Recently we stayed two nights at the Emerson Resort & Spa, a pretty boutique spa hotel nestled up in the Catskills of New York. The first thing I noticed when I entered our room was the 18-foot high ceiling. The second thing was the fireplace. These two simple features gave the otherwise modest suite a sense […]
Here’s a shocking fact for you, I’m not a sporty person. I’ve never enjoyed playing sport, as a kid or an adult. To keep fit I do ordinary stuff like housework, walk the dog or cycle to the shops. Basically just running around like a headless chook keeps me in shape. I think of it […]
Taking only carry-on luggage for a three day city break sounds rather optimistic doesn’t it? Ahh well then prepare to be amazed…. The weather plays a big role in my capsule choices, obviously the cooler it is at your destination the bulkier your luggage will be. However that’s not to say a Winter capsule carry-on […]
Dubrovnik Old Town blew my mind… In case you missed the back story on Instagram my GF Suzy had organised a mini break for the two of us to celebrate my impending 50th birthday. She’d meticulously arranged a fabulous 4 days in Lisbon Portugal. However two days before we were due to leave RyanAir had […]
A few Friday’s ago my Blogger Buddy, who I affectionately call Sparkles (aka Sequinist), & I hopped on the Eurostar bound for Paris. Not before a quick glass of Bubbles at Searcy’s Champagne Bar first obvs! It’s been about 10 years since I was in Paris (not counting the diabolical con that is Paris Disney […]
Italy has been an exceptionally special place for me since the very first moment I stepped foot in the country almost 30 years ago. Btw – I am utterly disgusted with myself for not being able to speak the language fluently! Allora, this remarkable country so completely captured my heart, my soul & my taste […]
We’ve been visiting Cesenatico on the east coast of Italy every year since before Lucia was even born. We always stay at the same family run, Hotel Beau Soleil because they continue to make us feel so very welcome & provide everything we need for a restful holiday whilst keeping within our modest budget. We […]
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