Stress less.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Holidays are all about switching off. But before you can board the plane and enjoy back-to-back inflight movies, you first must contend with getting there in the first place.
Read MoreOne night in heaven. 48 hours in Cape Town.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Cape Town isn’t a huge city, as big cities go, but there’s more to see and do than you could fit into two years, never mind two days.
Read MoreNew decade. New bloc.
Monday, December 23, 2019
As we welcome a new decade, we're looking ahead to the future.
Read MoreUnusual borders.
Monday, December 16, 2019
Most people believe that a country’s borders are clearly defined. But there are unusual, and often intriguing, exceptions to this unwritten rule.
Read MoreThe best of Birmingham this winter.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The UK's second-city is a hive of activity this winter - from exhibitions to alcohol, Birmingham has it all.
Read MoreBirmingham 5. Manchester 1.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Within 18-months of opening, Aktar Islam's Opheem is the latest Birmingham restaurant to receive a coveted Michelin star, taking the city's total to five. In case you missed it, that's four more than Manchester.
Read MoreBlinding Birmingham.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The Peaky Blinders TV show has undoubtedly transformed the image of Birmingham, shifting the city’s undeserved reputation as a bland and boring commercial centre towards notoriety, inventions and the natural homestead of Britain’s industrial revolution.
Read MoreBest ski gear and tech for winter 2019.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
We've scoured the world (-wide web) to track down all of the very best gear and tech you could need to accompany you on your winter travels.
Read MoreBloc Hotel expansion plans to provide for a total of 473 bedrooms within Gatwick Airport South Terminal.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Gatwick Airport will gain an iconic hotel extension in the heart of the terminal building, as part of plans submitted today.
Read MoreBloc Hotels completes the purchase of strategic development site in central Glasgow.
Monday, November 11, 2019
Bloc Hotels announces it has completed the purchase of 21, West George Street, Glasgow.
Read MoreBloc magazine.
Welcome to the 20th issue of Bloc magazine, with a host of intriguing features to get you through the dark winter months.
We are really excited to have acquired another new site, in the heart of Glasgow. We look forward to delivering Bloc to this extremely vibrant part of the city, directly opposite the recently redeveloped Queen Street Station.
The winter issue of our magazine visits Cape Town - dubbed The Mother City, or the Mother of South Africa. It has incredible food and wine offerings as well as mountains and beaches all within easy reach.
We also explore a destination much further afield, with the Von Braun space station and hotel moving closer to reality.
There are the usual features; Meeting the Bloc team, our favourite shows to stream and the pick of Bloc's social media.
Don't forget to sign up to Bloc's VIP Guest List, which makes you eligible for free room upgrades, free coffee and be the first to hear about our blockbuster VIP competitions.
We hope that this magazine provides you with some insight and entertainment on your journey.