Amsterdam was just what I expected – a maze of charming canals and eclectic coffee houses serving up giant Dutch crêpes. Wandering by foot, every corner looks just like the last –narrow alleyways with pop-up flower markets, street food sellers and bridges stacked with more bikes than people. You can’t go home without trying the…
Touchdown in Paris! Four giggly girls fuelled with 2 for £12 Jet2 Prosecco are ready to see the sights.
I was well overdue a girlie weekend… spa, shopping and getting glammed-up for cocktails. The stylish Malmaison Hotel Manchester boasts boutique bedrooms, its own spa and restaurant; and is surrounded by some of the best shops, bars and clubs in the city. Shopping and sipping champagne at Selfridges… When your feet can take no more,…
A luxurious hideaway in Sherwood Forest, you enter the spa through a long tree-lined driveway that weaves between the forest. I visited the rural retreat for a girl’s day out. We arrived early morning for breakfast – a fresh fruit salad and herbal tea – but if you’re not detoxing or being healthy, choose from…
Five star spa experience at Rudding Park Hotel, Harrogate It doesn’t get much better than sipping a glass of champagne in a bubbling rooftop hot-tub. Living my best life, so they say. I’m a regular spa-goer… it’s my favourite way to spend a weekend. And Rudding Park is up there with the best. Granted, it’s much…
The world’s best mud run 10-12 miles & 20+ Obstacles This weekend I took on one of my biggest challenges yet – Tough Mudder! The past year I’ve pushed myself in the gym – training at Trib3 bootcamps every weekend plus three 5k lake runs mid-week. But I don’t think any training can mentally prepare…
What’s it really like to get a permanent brow tattoo? Does it hurt? Yes. But it’s probably not as bad as you think. How long does the treatment take? Approximately 2 hours for your first sitting, then one hour for your second sitting about one month later. Is the tattoo permanent? It does fade over…
Escape the crowded tourist hot-spots by travelling off-the-beaten-track to some undiscovered areas of Europe. From secluded Spanish beaches to a Portuguese retreat and Gothic Italian palace… A Secluded sandy beach in Menorca Open your eyes to the picture-perfect Mascarelleta Beach and you could be mistaken for thinking you’re in the Caribbean islands. The shallow…
200 Degrees has opened its doors in Sheffield today! The latest addition to the city’s trendy Division Street. I was invited along to their pre-launch party on Saturday to sample their coffee, cake and sandwiches ahead of the big public reveal. What’s my verdict? It’s pretty swish with some seriously satisfying sandwiches, moreish cakes (with…
Camera at the ready to admire the beautiful architecture and majestic college buildings of Cambridge. Explore the quaint passages that intertwine between the historic marketplace, coffee shops and colleges… A little luxury with Tailored Stays… THE GRANDE APARTMENT THE MARQUE Experience luxurious living with Cambridge-born-business, Tailored Stays… Bringing a contemporary twist to this ancient city,…
I love trying out new gyms… a change of scenery is always motivating for me; gaining new workout ideas and taking inspiration from new people I meet. I was recently invited to Firehouse Fitness at Leeds to take on the giffgaff gameplan fitness challenge… the two brands teamed up to give us (a group of fitness…
An Icelandic adventure… Stay at SandHotel The recently opened Sandhotel is a hidden treasure in Reykjavik. Tucked away just off the main high street, Laugavegur, the white-washed building is easy to miss when wandering by. But step inside and you’ll be swooned by the sleek surroundings. Every inch of the hotel has been finished to the most…
If you regularly read my blog, you’ll know Topshop is always my go-to place when I need a new season wardrobe overhaul. The Sheffield Meadowhall store has it’s own personal shopping lounge, so if you want to be treated like a VIP – book an appointment and let the stylists dress you in the latest looks.…
Two hours up in the air then the warm air hits my face – there’s no better feeling than stepping out of the plane and into the sun. Hello Italy. Treviso airport is where most budget flights arrive – from there, its a 15 euro taxi into the town. It’s picturesque and seems small at first glance,…
Summer is coming and I have a line-up of weddings to attend. I met with Kirby Robinson, personal stylist at Topshop Meadowhall to get the low-down on the latest looks and what to wear if you’re a guest at a wedding this summer… Here are my top three looks. Look 1: Elegant embroidery and feathers Lace bardot…
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