Discover, Explore, Relax and Enjoy! The charming town of Warwick owes its foundation in 914 AD to Ethelfleda, Queen of Mercia, daughter of Alfred the Great. This formidable woman is emerging from her father’s shadow to be appreciated as one of England’s most courageous and astute monarchs. Similarly, as a destination Warwick, often viewed on […]
Eat, Drink, Sleep in Wonderful Warwick!
Take time out to enjoy Warwick, a quintessential English county town. A 1970 travel guide described Warwick as being “one of the least spoilt county towns in England”. I’m happy to report that 50 years later this is still the case. By train, taking the frequent service from London’s Marylebone Station, you’ll arrive within 90 […]
Picnic in the Park with El Pirata
Enjoy the authentic taste of Spain in a leafy London park. Whilst a trip to Spain might be wishful thinking, a taste of Spain can be yours for the asking right here in London. Tucked away in Mayfair, a very short walk from London’s Green and Hyde Parks, Spanish restaurant, El Pirata has just launched […]
Martin Miller’s Gin
A voyage in search of the perfect G&T The story behind Martin Miller’s Gin sounds a tad eccentric. It evokes those conversations we’ve all had with friends. The “let’s do…” conversations, often embarked upon in a state of excitement (or after a few glasses of something relaxing!). Inventive ideas which produce smiles, sighs and “if […]
Discover Jawbox Small Batch Dry Gin
An award-winning tasty tipple for “the adventurous, the confident and the curious”. In my youth, hanging out with girlfriends in London’s pubs after work, I spent too much money on my favourite tipple: spoiling perfectly good whisky with dry ginger ale. This habit was scotched (literally) after a trip north to the land of heather […]
God Save the Gin!
MOM LOVE Gin offers Royal Sweetness With its funky bottle and eye-catching logo MOM LOVE Gin sets out to grab your attention. “Look at me!” it challenges you. “I’m the Queen of Gins”. It’s pink and proud. But does it punch as high as it preens? British gin production (and consumption) is booming in the […]
The Black Bull at Sedbergh – Review
Enjoy an award-winning culinary experience whilst savouring some serious countryside. England’s Lake District is rightly known for its famous fells and fabulous vistas. But the county of Cumbria contains many more atmospheric attractions down roads a little less travelled. Just off the M6, the ancient town of Sedbergh stands as a gateway to the glorious […]
Bloody Mary and More with Grey Goose Vodka
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with the water of life! Cocktails denote an occasion. They come with an aura of celebration, of decadence, of happy times and alternative realities. A cocktail is a work of alchemy, a potion which has the power to create a lasting memory and imprint it within multiple senses. Remember […]
Great Fosters Historic Hotel & Gardens
Take a break from the “new-normal” and discover a right royal retreat near Windsor. You know you’re in for a treat when you turn into the gravel drive and approach the distinctive façade of Great Fosters, once a hunting lodge used by Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth I and now a four-star pile of […]
Seeking a staycation? Why not enjoy a warm, Windsor welcome?
Less than an hour from London, Windsor offers all you need (plus a castle) for the perfect staycation. You’ll be surprised by Windsor. You think you know it: familiar due to its royal linkage and recent weddings; a castle you’ve seen so often on TV you could draw it in your sleep. But when […]