Where to stay, eat, spa & go — I Love Essex & East London

The Restaurant at Lifehouse, Frinton: Med-Style Menus & Glorious Garden Views

This rural spa in a coastal corner of Essex offers a relaxing atmosphere for Italian-influenced seasonal dishes

Days out, Hotels, Spa & Wellness, SpaJoanna Fernandez-corugedoAugust 21, 2018spa, Restaurant, healthy eating, Italian

Sublime Dining at the Church Street Tavern, Colchester

Inspiring decor and outstanding dishes made with regional produce

Editors picks, Restaurants, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJuly 17, 2018Church Street Tavern, Colchester, Cuisine, AA Rosettes

Urban Cool in the Countryside: Milsoms, Dedham

A lively vibe pulls in a young crowd plus a new vegan menu for summer

Restaurants, Editors picks, Hotels, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 13, 2018resta, Eating out in Essex, Vegan food, Veganism, Vegetarian

Low-Cost Flights From Essex to Bulgaria's Highest Ski Resort

A new seasonal route from Southend Airport opens up the Bulgarian capital of Sofia and it’s close-by ski resort

News, Editors picks, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 12, 2018low cost route, London Southend Airport, new route, Bulgaira, Bulgaria, Sophia, ski resorts

See Jess Glynne, Rudimental, Ella Eyre & Louisa Live in Essex

I Love Essex has two tickets for this one-off summer concert at one of England’s grandest country houses - Audley End in Saffron Walden

Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMay 4, 2018music, pop, concert, outside gig, country house, Days out in Essex, fun in the sun, singing

Four Good Reasons To Fly To Grenoble From Stansted This Summer

Seasonal summer flights from Essex on Ryanair open up the French city of Grenoble and it’s bountiful attractions

News, most popular, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoApril 27, 2018Grenoble, France, Ryanair, summer, active, great outdoors

Design of the Times: A Palatial All-Suite Hotel Opens in Malta

New flights from Southend to Malta make a weekend in the island’s first Design Hotel an easy option

Hotels, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoApril 25, 2018Hotels, Malta, London Southend Airport, Travel, Luxury, Five-star

A Taste Of Essex Glam For The Slug & Lettuce In Brentwood

The high street stalwart has colourfully revamped interiors and an affordable new menu

Restaurants, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMarch 23, 2018Restaurant, bar, pub grub, Brentwood, TOWIE

New flights from Southend to the Lake District

From Essex to the Lake District in 90 minutes with new flights from London Southend Airport

News, most popular, Editors picks, Days out, New flight routes, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMarch 16, 2018Fly, London Southend Airport, Lake District, Loganair, Holidays, travel

French Flavours at the Galvin Green Man

The Galvin Green Man adds French Fine Dining to its Seasonal Gastro Pub Menu

News, Restaurants, Editors picksJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMarch 5, 2018bib gourmand, gastro pub, michelin starred, Eating out in Essex

The Magnificent Seven: The Seven Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

A new boutique hotel in Southend offers innovative dishes and refined rooms

Editors picks, Hotels, Restaurants, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoFebruary 28, 2018Southend, Hotel, Coast, Essex, Restaurant, Chef

Fly From Essex to US Capital from £199 One Way

A new route launches from Stansted to Washington D.C.

News, Editors picksJoanna Fernandez-corugedoFebruary 2, 2018flights, new routes, Washington, London Stansted Airport, primera air

Coastal Comfort: The Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea

A three-star coastal landmark that offers families space and comfort

Hotels, News, Editors picksJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJanuary 10, 2018Radisson Park Inn, Hotel, Family, Family friendly, Essex, Travel, Staycation

Emirates Launch First Stansted-Dubai Route

From June 2018 fly to Dubai from Essex

Editors picks, News, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoDecember 20, 2017Stansted, Dubai, new routes, Middle East

Essex to New York from £99 One Way!

New transatlantic route from Stansted Aiport

Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoNovember 7, 2017new flights, New York, Iceland, Stansted, Fly, essex airports

Essex to Athens: New Flights from Stansted Airport

Fly to the Greek capital and onwards to Africa and the Middle East

News, Editors picks, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoNovember 2, 2017flights, Athens, Greece, London Stansted Airport, essex airports

Essex to Toronto: New Transatlantic Route for 2018

Stansted launches new flights to the multi-cultural Canadian city - bookable now!

Editors picks, News, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoOctober 31, 2017Stansted, essex airports, new routes, transatlantic, toronto, ontario, canada, new flights

HURRY! Ballot Opens for Stays in A House for Essex

Chelmsford-born artist Grayson Perry's homage to Essex is open for bookings

Hotels, Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoAugust 24, 2017Grayson Perry, art, living architecture, Charles Holland, Essex, Art