A perfect staycation in the Essex countryside at Channels Hotel. I’m a Londoner through and through, and for me, life in the city has many advantages. During lockdown though, I’ve longed for a break in the countryside and plenty of fresh air. Since restrictions have been lifted and the hospitality trade has reopened, I’ve particularly […]
Hotel Indigo Bath – Staycation and Dining at The Elder
Boutique comfort at Hotel Indigo Bath with excellent food at The Elder Restaurant. A second winner for the Hotel Indigo/Mike Robinson pairing We recently heard about the opening of the latest Hotel Indigo in Bath. We’ve loved the way that this quirky line of hotels has evolved and we’ve already visited a few, in London, Stratford-upon-Avon, […]
Devon Staycation – The Food and Drink of Devon
An awfully big foodie adventure in Devon A two-week staycation in September turned from my second choice holiday into the best fun I’ve had since lockdown began. This summer, like many others, we would have been abroad if COVID had not scuppered our plans. We decided that a staycation would make a welcome alternative and […]
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 […]
Hotel Indigo Manchester
The perfect staycation in central Manchester For the past couple of years, I’ve been travelling up and down to Manchester delivering or visiting my daughter at the university. Discovering this vibrant Northern city has been a real pleasure and I have come to love the amalgamation of old and new architecture, with clear evidence of […]
Les Deux Alpes, France – Ski Resort Review
Les Deux Alpes – snow-sure skiing in a friendly French resort. Les Deux Alpes ( or Les 2 Alpes) is located in the Southern Alpes in the Isère region of France. It is the second oldest ski resort in France after Chamonix. The two alps refer to the villages of Mont de Lans and Venosc […]
Discover Blenheim Palace
Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea in the Orangery Terrace by Searcy’s with Perrier-Jouet Champagne Award-winning Blenheim Palace is a sparkling diamond amongst the fabulous jewels of England’s grand stately home collection. Less than two hours from London by car, and nestled within the verdant Oxfordshire countryside it is an oasis offering calm, culture and currently, […]
Palé Hall, a Sumptuous Country House Hotel, Snowdonia, Wales
Palé Hall – the ultimate luxury staycation at this top hotel in Snowdonia For some, the pop of a Champagne cork instantly conjures up a feeling of pleasure. For me, it will be remembering the crunch of tyre on gravel, pulling up in front of Palé Hall and hearing that first, friendly welcome. While your […]
Unlocking London – The Royal Observatory, Royal Museums Greenwich
The Royal Observatory, Prime Meridian and More. Ad: Paid Content Like most of my friends, I’m not planning on travelling overseas in the foreseeable future. And, I’ve noticed that London right now lacks that frenetic summer vibe where every place I might like to visit is packed with international travellers. While that’s a challenge for […]