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In this weather, all we want to do is be outside and one of the best spots to be is on the rooftop terrace of The Varsity Hotel & Spa (01223 306030/thevarsityhotel.co. uk) in Cambridge, pictured right.
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with the whole works, washed down with a classic summertime cocktail as you take in the superb view over St John’s College spires, Midsummer Common and the River Cam with punts gliding by. From £32. rails, travelling up to the Snowdon summit for the first time in 17 years after a massive refit and overhaul. Snowdon Mountain Railway (01286 870 223/ snowdonrailway. co.uk). Tickets £37. This stylish backpack is so well designed it will seamlessly work from the bike to the office. Vel-Oh (vel-oh.com) have really thought about this bag.
It has padded adjustable straps and shorter leather straps, so it can be carried as a tote bag too. Two pockets on the front will hold all the essentials such as keys and mobile phones and it is made from a 100 per cent waxed coating, keeping everything inside dry. £155. All parents are looking for new ways to keep children entertained on journeys. The fun Top Trumps Quiz card games are easy to slip in to carry-on luggage. £4.99. As is this “tablet” Top Trumps Match, a strategy game of matching up the cubes in a row. (shop.winning moves.co.uk). £15.99. British Airways’ lucky business class passengers travelling in Club World will feel even more pampered come November. The airline have partnered with beautiful lifestyle brand The White Company to bring a touch of luxury to the cabin. New bedding will include super-soft duvets and a beautiful fluffy blanket topped off with a cotton covered pillow which will double as lumbar support. All this with a satchel of The White Company’s gorgeous smellies means you’ll be in 35,000ft heaven. First off will be flights from Heathrow to New York (JFK) followed by other long haul destinations soon after. Ever dreamed of tucking in to breakfast without having to get up and let in room service?
Now it’s possible at Hilton. They’ve just launched Digital Key in 10 hotels across the UK following hot on the heels of digital check-in and room selection. Hilton Honors members can just press “unlock” on the app to unlock the door as well as other areas which require a key.
All you have to do is activate it the day before. Hilton Honors (HiltonHonors.com).