Nicholas Barrett

Aerial view of Roch Castle, a pale stone tower with flags on top and a modern glass-walled extension, standing on a rocky, grass-covered outcrop among trees, with fields, village houses and the sea beyond.

Where to Sleep in a Castle in Wales

Ten castle stays in Wales checked against each operator's own site, from medieval Roch and Cardigan castles to castle-style hotels

October 9, 2026

Castles, Places to Stay

Illustrated chat in which a guest asks an AI assistant for a dog-friendly coastal hotel, and the answer cites Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Reddit while the hotel's own website is missing.

Hotels in AI Search: Why Guests Book Elsewhere

Why AI assistants cite booking platforms instead of hotel websites, what that costs in commission, and five fixes to make

October 8, 2026

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Title card reading The 20-Question AI Visibility Audit for Tourism Websites, showing five question groups: recognition, practical facts, discovery, decisions and trust.

How to Audit Your Tourism Site in ChatGPT and AI Mode

A practical 20-question audit for tourism websites: what to ask ChatGPT and Google AI Mode, how to score the answers,

October 6, 2026

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The silhouette of Criccieth Castle atop its headland at sunset, with layered mountains and Tremadog Bay fading into golden haze behind it.

The Complete Guide to Criccieth Castle: Built by Two Welsh Princes

The complete guide to Criccieth Castle — built by two generations of Welsh princes and burned by Owain Glyndŵr. 2026

October 4, 2026

Attractions, Castles

Bar chart comparing ChatGPT citation rates by industry: travel and hospitality at 22.6 percent versus an all-industry average of 6.8 percent, titled "Travel gets cited by ChatGPT over three times more than the average industry," sourced to the Similarweb Generative AI Landscape Report, May 2026.

AI Search Visibility for Tourism: What the 2026 Data Actually Shows

AI Overviews now appear on nearly half of Google searches, and travel gets cited by ChatGPT more than any other

October 3, 2026

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A scenic view of the grand, reddish-brown stone structure of Powis Castle perched high on a hill. Below the castle, beautifully maintained terraced gardens cascade down the slope, featuring lush green lawns, shaped yew hedges, stone archways, and vibrant plants. The historic estate is framed by dark green pine branches in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

The Complete Guide to Powis Castle: A Welsh Prince’s Fortress

The complete guide to Powis Castle, a Welsh prince's fortress turned grand home, with a world-famous garden and the Clive

October 2, 2026

Attractions, Castles

Denbigh Castle's ruined walls catching golden evening light on a hilltop above the town of Denbigh, with rows of houses in the foreground and hills fading into haze behind.

Denbigh Castle 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit

The complete guide to Denbigh Castle — the triple-towered fortress with weekly closures unlike any other Welsh castle. 2026 tickets,

October 2, 2026

Attractions, Castles

A scenic view of the historic stone ruins of Chepstow Castle perched atop a steep limestone cliff, perfectly reflected in the calm blue waters of the River Wye. Surrounded by lush green trees, exploring this magnificent medieval fortress is one of the best things to do in Chepstow.

Chepstow Castle: Britain’s Oldest Stone Fortress

The complete guide to Chepstow Castle — Britain's oldest stone fortress and home to the oldest surviving castle doors in

September 30, 2026

Attractions, Castles

Aerial view of Carreg Cennen Castle ruins perched on a hilltop, surrounded by lush green fields, trees, and rolling countryside under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Carreg Cennen Castle 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit

The complete guide to Carreg Cennen Castle — Wales's most dramatically sited ruin, with a torchlit cave beneath its walls.

September 28, 2026

Attractions, Castles

Pembroke Castle illuminated at dusk, its towers lit against a deep blue sky with the moon visible above, reflected in the still water of the Mill Pond below.

Pembroke Castle 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit

The complete guide to Pembroke Castle — birthplace of Henry VII and site of the Wogan Cavern excavation. 2026 tickets,

September 26, 2026

Attractions, Castles

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