The Eat, Drink & Fly blog

Want to make 2012 a year to remember but not sure where to go? We present you with our top three places to visit that are simply unmissable.

Trying to remember all the essentials before a trip away is always stressful. We've compiled a list of the top ten must-haves for any trip abroad from Kindles to cameras; downloadable apps to travel Scrabble!

There could not be a more exciting time to be in London. Whilst the city is still buzzing with post-wedding adrenalin, the whispers about the future Queen of England having worn a dress by, arguably, one of Britain’s best fashion designers are still rife; we’re merely just gearing ourselves up for another year of proud patriotism. The Olympic fever has officially sprinted into our lives (excuse the pun), there’s even a dedicated shop in Heathrow T5, next door to Giraffe! To top things off we’ve just discovered we’ll be cashing in on the bank holidays next year as well to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee! If you’re not leaving the UK this summer, we don’t blame you. Here are our suggestions of the best things to do in England’s capital.

Bored of package holidays? Want something more than just a ‘city break’? Look no further than our suggestions of the best festivals in Europe this summer. We have investigated the jaw-dropping, exciting run with the bulls in Pamplona, the legendary music festival in a Serbian fortress and the wet and wonderful tomato-throwing food fight in Valencia! We’ve provided you with an overview of the festivals along with the airports you can fly from and, of course, the great offers and food available at the restaurants you can dine at before you board.

To celebrate the start of the grape harvest, Logroño, the capital of La Rioja, hosts a week long street festival involving music, parades, bull fighting, balloon flights, and, of course, drinking.