SACO Blog

Do you think you know everything there is to do and to see in one of the biggest cities in England? If you’re someone who loves to visit Manchester but you’re getting a little bored of going to the same places or you’re someone who likes to visit new places for their little quirks, then look no further. We have gathered a list of some of the best hidden gems that you should try out when next visiting Manchester.

Thanks to its ‘quiet coastal hikes and fabulous food’, Jersey was recently voted the best walking destination in Europe by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine. If you’re in the market for a few days full of cliffside walking trails, historic sights and inland valleys then this is the holiday destination for you - let us tell you why.

It’s a brand-new decade which means a brand-new start! It’s time to complete those goals you’ve always wanted to achieve, whether it’s to get fitter, learn a new skill or to be more eco-friendly. To help kick-off this new era there are many events around the country that you can get involved in to motivate you towards reaching your ambitions. We all find it hard to get back into being or eating healthy and being productive at work after having time off over the holidays, so we have made it super easy for you and compiled a list of events that are happening all over the UK that you can join to kickstart your 2020.

We all fall into our routines and get all the little things we tend not to think about from a big chain superstore. This year try and head to a small independently owned shop instead to get your wrapping paper, Christmas tree decorations or handmade Christmas cards and gifts. When you shop in independent shops it means you’re helping to support your local economy and community. Buying from these little places will mean a lot more to the owners then to the person who owns a superstore. In Bristol especially there are many sweet and wonderful independent shops to see, so we have put together just a handful of the best independent shops we think you should visit.

The United Kingdom is filled with beautiful cities and stunning landscapes, whether coastal or landlocked locations. If you like to keep your Instagram up to date with truly breath-taking images, then here we have the top places to go to get those perfect shots.