48 hours in Paris: Riverboat cruise & Moulin Rouge
Touchdown in Paris! Four giggly girls fuelled with 2 for £12 Jet2 Prosecco are ready to see the sights.
Girl’s night out! A boutique break at Malmaison Manchester
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,…
The hidden forest spa experience: Aqua Sana at Sherwood, Nottingham
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…
Sipping Champagne in a rooftop hot-tub: Overnight break at Rudding Park
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…
Five secret summer escapes
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…
A chic weekend in Cambridge
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,…
A boutique retreat in Reykjavik: Northern Lights, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon…
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…
An Italian adventure: Treviso – Venice
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,…
Portugal detox retreat: Macdonald Monchique Spa
Whilst an image of sun, sea and sangria usually springs to mind when you think of holidays to the Algarve; drive west from the coast and you’ll stumble upon the undiscovered, quiet, picturesque village of Caldas de Monchique. I was lucky enough to be invited to stay at the Macdonald Monchique Spa and Resort to try…
48 hours in Berkshire: the best bits
Wondering where to go on your next weekend getaway? If you want to escape city life and indulge in some well-earned rest and relaxation, Berkshire could be the perfect countryside retreat. Stay… at Hurley House, Henley The drive is straightforward from Sheffield to Berkshire… two hours 40 minutes via the M1, merging onto the M40. And there’s…
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