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Birthdays are the perfect time to celebrate those nearest and dearest to you, but it can sometimes be a struggle to know what to write in a card or instant message.

When it comes to Christmas, nowhere does it quite like London. From the thousands of twinkling Christmas lights strung across the nation’s capital, caroling concerts, and bustling markets galore, to atmospheric, misty winter walks suffused with the changing colours of the season, there’s plenty to keep you busy this year.

Move over Valentine’s Day. Sometimes your true soulmates are the girls that have been by your side through it all. That’s where Galentine’s Day comes in as the perfect excuse to shower your ladies with a little love.

Stuck for things to do on a rainy day? We know that the British weather can bring its fair share of gloomy, wet and miserable days. But that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop.

Feeling like you’ve exhausted all your go-to date ideas? While we’re all about going with what we know works, there are plenty of ways to mix things up.

There’s something about summer that just brings us to life isn’t there? Well, good news is those warm-filled days and longer evenings are back and better than ever.

Birthdays are the perfect time to celebrate with your friends and let them know how much they mean to you. But it can sometimes be a struggle to know what to write in a card or even say in person.

The sunshine may have disappeared but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Instead of hiding out under the covers, take advantage of the season with our guide to the best winter activities.

The rise in veganism and plant-based eating shows no sign of slowing down, and we’re proud to offer some of the best vegan and vegetarian fine dining spots, afternoon teas and cookery classes across the UK.

Virgin StartUp Imagine Experiences have cast aside the notion of traditional ‘tours’, choosing instead to offer customers experiential, immersive activities across London and beyond.

It’s that time of year again, Valentine’s Day. Perhaps you’ve been eagerly waiting for it, or maybe you’re going to be rushing around at the last-minute wondering what to do and what to get that special someone.

Rediscover the magic of time together, with experiences made to share. As an O2 Priority member, you're in the right place for hand-picked, exclusive offers from Virgin Experience Days.

So, you’ve heard about rallying but are keen to learn more about it? You’re in the right place.

One of the most commonly asked questions around a spa is what you should actually wear to one. To put you at ease, we’ve produced a simple guide of what you will need to take with you and what the spa will provide for you in regards to clothing.

On the hunt for weird and wonderful experiences to give yourself or a loved one a really great story to tell? Well, you’re in luck.

Tripping over a large root, you channel the momentum into a killer combat roll, taking a knee to fire off a couple of rounds towards the enemy. The shots veer off into the tree line ahead, “covering fire,” you shout. You continue your surge forward. From behind a hay bale pop two adversaries, each no more than 13 years old – they open fire – their aim is true, you are peppered, you raise your gun in surrender but they persist as you hop towards the dead-zone.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re shining light on a handful of female-led suppliers we’re lucky enough to work with. Keep on reading and get to know Mharsanta’s Marketing Director, Sophie Mallon.

Whether you’re the type of person who’d rather your birthday go unnoticed, or the type to be counting down the days until the big event, there’s no denying that they’re a special time of year.