Josh Rimer

This is what a truly stress-free airport looks like 😌

Airports can be chaotic and exhausting. Between long walks, security lines, immigration, baggage transfers, and tight connections, it's easy for travel days to feel more stressful than they need to.

That's where ALLWAYS comes in! Their Meet & Assist service provides a dedicated airport concierge who guides you through every step of the journey, helping make the entire experience smoother, faster, and much more enjoyable. From fast-track services and baggage assistance to electric buggy transportation and lounge access, it feels like having a VIP travel companion whose only job is making sure everything goes seamlessly.

It also includes lounge access! A lot of people assume those are only for business-class passengers, elite frequent flyers, or people with exclusive credit cards, but that's not the case with Plaza Premium Lounge - they're open to all travellers, regardless of which airline you're flying with or what status you have.

If you've got a tight connection, are travelling with family, have mobility concerns, or simply want a more comfortable airport experience, ALLWAYS & the Plaza Premium Lounge are travel upgrades that are definitely worth knowing about!

My top 5 LGBTQ+ picks in Manchester 🏳️‍🌈

✨ People’s History Museum - Powerful LGBTQ+ history, protest, resilience & stories.
📚 Q***r Lit - Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ bookshop with 6K+ q***r titles & Pride merch.
🫖 Richmond Tea Rooms - Alice in Wonderland-themed afternoon tea in the Gay Village.
🚶‍♂️ LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour - Discover hidden q***r history and landmarks.
🌈 Gay Village nightlife - Drag, dancing, drinks, and endless entertainment options.

From q***r history and literature to afternoon tea, walking tours, and drag-filled nights out, these are five LGBTQ-friendly experiences I think every visitor should check out. What would you add to the list? 🤔

A must-visit for LGBTQ+ travellers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Manchester's Gay Village is more than just a nightlife district - it’s a place where LGBTQ history, culture, community and celebration all come together in one vibrant neighbourhood! 🙌🇬🇧

From rainbow-lined streets and public art to meaningful memorials and welcoming venues, there’s something special about the atmosphere here. Whether you’re visiting during Manchester Village Pride in August or some other time of the year it’s easy to see why this is considered one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ destinations in the world. 🌈💖

If you like pizza you need to know about this! 😲

To celebrate their 5th anniversary Yummy Slice Pizza is doing a wild pizza deal:
🍕 XL Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
🤑 Only $11!!
📅 May 31 - June 2

Perfect excuse for a movie night, game night, post-bar snack... or honestly just to not cook for a couple days. 😅

They’ve got 25 locations in BC, from Vancouver to Kelowna, so chances are there’s one pretty close to you already. Tag the person you’d split one with… or at least to pretend you’d share it - I had mine for breakfast, lunch & dinner the next day! 😂

5 reasons to come to Manchester hungry 😋

I don’t travel to eat… but somehow food keeps becoming a highlight. 🍽️

From big pizza slices to dinner-and-a-movie, and a few tasty options in between - these are 5 spots worth saving for later or sending to a friend who’ll be in the area! 👍

Just a couple cowboys at the rodeo 🤠🎡

The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is the kind of place where kids can focus on going on all the rides while adults focus on the equally important mission of trying all the food. 😋

From midway games and adorable animals in the Farm Friendz area to rodeo fun and even testing your cowboy skills on the mechanical bull, you can pack a LOT into one visit. 🐂

And if you’re going without kids, there’s still plenty to enjoy too - from live music and duelling pianos to concerts and all the country fair vibes. 🎶

It’s all happening until Monday, so send this to someone you’d bring with you, and go enjoy the fair! 🎠