Dean Mellor

Having stayed in many lovely four-star hotels over the years, this Gran Canaria break was our first real five-star experience and I wondered how much that extra ‘estrella’ would bring. We were not to be disappointed. Leaving our luggage outside with the concierge to be brought up to our rooms, we walked into the hotel’s imposing reception and main bar area, the grandeur of which was only topped by the vista which greeted us on the other side as we ventured out onto the plaza. Overwhelmed was the…

No fumbling for keys or cruise cards here as the hi-tech system has detected our Sun Princess medallions, just one of the many advancements on board this the newest and ‘next-generation’ Princess Cruises ship. We’ve joined on just day 15 of this sphere-class vessel’s maiden voyage in Athens which would take us to the Mediterranean ports of Kusadasi, Chania in Crete and Naples during our trip. As past Princess customers, we were intrigued to see what other differences lay ahead in this state-of-t…

And while it’s no massive hardship, it’s nice if video storage is also built in. Another bonus is if it can be powered without my having to bring it back in to charge intermittently. That’s why the dual lens EZVIZ EP3x Pro caught my eye. For me, it’s the doorbell equivalent of an all-inclusive holiday. You pay upfront, and then virtually all is included. So firstly, what’s the ‘dual lens’ all about? Well, and here’s yet another plus, as well as being able to see who’s at your door via the 2K for…