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Kate Hilpern

Kate Hilpern is a freelance journalist, editor and copywriter. She has written for The Independent since 2015, covering travel reviews and round-ups, including the best hotels with cookery schools, London spa hotels and theme parks. Kate has also written tried and tested features for IndyBest. Whether you’re deciding on investing in an Emma vs Simba, or are looking to upgrade your vacuum cleaner, her buying guides provide all the advice and intel you could need.

<p>Adventure awaits at these family-focused resorts </p>

Best kids club resorts in Europe 2024

<p>An increasing number of hotels, such as Lainston House in Winchester, have some tasty-looking cookery classes on offer </p>

Best hotels with cookery schools in the UK

<p>There’s a lifetime warranty, which means Nectar will replace your mattress if it’s faulty within the first 10 years </p>

Nectar’s memory foam mattress review: Great for every type of sleeper

<p>We put the mattress to the test over the course of a week to see whether it really does have the power to revolutionise your sleep</p>

This Simba hybrid mattress offers cloud-like comfort and support