Best Walking Holidays in the UK
Walking has so many health benefits and is a great way to discover new destinations. I love walking and being outside in the elements, surrounded by nature. After a long day of hiking there’s nothing better than bedding down in a charming local pub or hotel, eating good food and having a drink or two.…
Review: Hub by Premier Inn, London
I’ve reviewed my fair share of five-star hotels and there’s nothing I love more than a bit of luxury. But, for a short stay in a hotel that you’re probably not going to spend a huge amount of time in, I’ve been a long-time fan of the Premier Inn and I’m not afraid to admit…
White Lotus Filming Locations – Hawaii & Sicily
If you haven’t watched the HBO Emmy-winning show White Lotus yet, what are you waiting for? White Lotus has it all: black comedy, flawed characters, social satire, questions about wealth and class – all shot against idyllic backdrops in Hawaii and Sicily. Series one was shot in Maui, Hawaii, at The Four Seasons Resort Maui at…
Review: Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas, Santorini
Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas are located on the outskirts of Santorini’s most popular village, Oia, just a 15-minute drive from the airport. The resort has been designed in the style of a Santorinian village, with a design concept that combines traditional Cycladic architecture with unpretentious, contemporary multi-ethnic design. Travelling as a family with older…
Stay At Ardross Castle As Seen In The Traitors
Hands up who watched The Traitors on BBC One? Well, did you know you can stay at the castle where it was filmed. Filmed at Ardross Castle, just north of Inverness, this luxury 19th century castle can be hired privately and would be perfect for a group of friends, families or a corporate event. Who…
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Travel like a local and discover a path less travelled. If you’re starting to think about your 2023 holidays but are unsure where to start looking for the best destinations, hotels, places to eat, things to do and off the beaten track experiences, why not let me do all the hard work for you. Give…
4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Slovenia
I’m tempted not to share my Slovenia tips because the country is so surprisingly lovely I want to keep it all to myself. If you’re thinking about planning your summer trip, Slovenia should be high up on your list of places to visit. This teeny country, sandwiched between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia, is so small,…
London Like A local
Whenever I visit London I usually end up going to the same old places. Drinks in Soho, meet friends in Balham, shop with the kids in the West End, walk along the South Bank, meet a client at Kings Cross. There are so many parts of London I’ve never explored, despite living there for years…
Review: The Birch Hotel, Enfield
I headed to The Birch Hotel, just north of Enfield, to find out more about this new opening that pitches itself as ‘an escape for the explorers’. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and explore the sprawling grounds and venue that includes, wait for it… a members club, two restaurants, co-working…
Review: The Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court
Staying at the newly opened Mitre Hotel, right opposite Hampton Court Palace (home of the charming Henry VIII), felt very special as it had only just opened its doors to guests. The first hotel to be opened as part of the Signet Collection – founded by Hector Ross, former chief operating officer of Longshot (owner of…