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Eltham Palace and Fleurs de Villes residency

Sarah

Sep 204 min read

Eltham Palace and Fleurs de Villes residency

A review of Eltham Palace combined with the Fleur de Villes residency in July 2024.

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Sarah

Sep 13 min read

Chicago City Pass - is it worth it?

The Chicago City Pass - 5 attractions for £106-£110 per person, is it a good deal or not? We certainly got the most out of ours.

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48 hours in Seville in February; a lot of walking, seeing the landmarks, and eating!

Sarah

Mar 4, 20235 min read

48 hours in Seville in February; a lot of walking, seeing the landmarks, and eating!

A review of the Hotel Juderia, Az Zait, Casa Placido, Castizo. Sight-seeing hints and tips, and all can be done within a short break.

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Dinner at the world-famous Three Chimneys, Skye

Sarah

Feb 11, 20233 min read

Dinner at the world-famous Three Chimneys, Skye

A review of the Three Chimneys restaurant on Skye. Head Chef Scott Davies more than lives up to the reputation set by his predecessor.

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Wellbeing Weekend Review - 'Escape to the Island' for a Wellbeing Weekend on the Isle of Wight

Sarah

Jan 7, 20235 min read

Wellbeing Weekend Review - 'Escape to the Island' for a Wellbeing Weekend on the Isle of Wight

Women looking to reset their goals; fitness, lifestyle, overcoming fears can enjoy a weekend on the beautiful Isle of Wight on a retreat.

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A November and February trip to Ronda, Spain - Updated article March 2023

Sarah

Nov 12, 20224 min read

A November and February trip to Ronda, Spain - Updated article March 2023

Ronda is more than another pretty Spanish whitewashed town. It's spectacular, a town divided by a deep gorge and full of history - reviewed

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Romania Road Trip Part 1:Two nights in Bucharest; a whistle-stop dip into the city.

Sarah

Sep 23, 20224 min read

Romania Road Trip Part 1:Two nights in Bucharest; a whistle-stop dip into the city.

Two days in Bucharest; where to stay, what to see, where to eat, what to eat - our whistle-stop review of the city.

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Thames Craft Beer Cruise - all the sites of the river and a quality pour

Sarah

Jul 17, 20224 min read

Thames Craft Beer Cruise - all the sites of the river and a quality pour

A review of the Thames Craft Beer Cruise, who it's for, what the experience is like, and the sites you can expect to see along the Thames.

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The Sunset Steam Express - a round trip from Victoria to the Surrey Hills

Sarah

Jun 29, 20222 min read

The Sunset Steam Express - a round trip from Victoria to the Surrey Hills

A review of the Pullman class dining experience on the Sunset Steam Express from London Victoria to the Surrey Hills

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London Mithraeum - a remarkable hidden temple in the City of London

Sarah

Apr 11, 20223 min read

London Mithraeum - a remarkable hidden temple in the City of London

A visit to one of London's more unusual destinations, the London Mithraeum, and a chance to see and feel Roman worship in the 3rd century.

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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, and wedding venue review

Sarah

Feb 20, 20225 min read

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, and wedding venue review

A review of a Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club for a small indoor wedding party. The suite, the food, the spa as well as co-ordination.

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Sarah

Nov 14, 20213 min read

A November trip to the Alhambra, Spain

Visiting the Alhambra, Granada in Spain off season. What you need to know for a successful trip to this stunning place.

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Sarah

Aug 15, 20214 min read

The Isle of Wight is alright!

Looking for a UK break? We explore the Isle of Wight and showcase walks, sightseeing, and fabulous seafood.

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Whitby, the last leg of our road trip. In search of the Gothic, jet, gin, beer and seafood.

Sarah

May 16, 20213 min read

Whitby, the last leg of our road trip. In search of the Gothic, jet, gin, beer and seafood.

Whilst English hotels, restaurants, bars and pubs have been closed I haven't felt especially motivated to write a travel piece. But,...

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Locked down in the Cronx (not the brewery!)

Sarah

Jan 9, 20213 min read

Locked down in the Cronx (not the brewery!)

When in lockdown what do you do? You explore the local area. This posts covers our walks in the south of Croydon; nature and history.

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Scottish Road Trip final days - Speyside, whisky and Pictish stones.

Sarah

Nov 14, 20204 min read

Scottish Road Trip final days - Speyside, whisky and Pictish stones.

Our road trip continues to Speyside where whisky is sampled, bridges admired, and Pictish stones gazed upon.

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Scottish Road Trip Nights 5,6 and 7: The Outer Hebrides; Standing Stones, Beaches, and Gin.

Sarah

Oct 27, 20207 min read

Scottish Road Trip Nights 5,6 and 7: The Outer Hebrides; Standing Stones, Beaches, and Gin.

Our road trip around the Outer Hebrides taking in standing stones galore, stunning beaches, a Shieling, a cairn, whale bones, and gin.

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Scottish Road Trip Nights 3 and 4: Loch Ness, and a trip back in time on The Jacobite

Sarah

Oct 12, 20203 min read

Scottish Road Trip Nights 3 and 4: Loch Ness, and a trip back in time on The Jacobite

A stay at foodies heaven on Loch Ness and a trip on the Jacobite steam train.

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Road Trip to Scotland Day 2 – Edinburgh bound

Sarah

Oct 4, 20204 min read

Road Trip to Scotland Day 2 – Edinburgh bound

Leaving Northumberland for Scotland we stop at Traquair House, enjoy the scenery and arrive in Edinburgh for some whistlestop sightseeing.

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Road Trip: South London to Scotland – Day 1 Stamford, Lincolnshire and Corbridge, Northumberland

Sarah

Sep 26, 20204 min read

Road Trip: South London to Scotland – Day 1 Stamford, Lincolnshire and Corbridge, Northumberland

South London to Scotland; this post recommends where to stop for lunch, where to stay in Northumberland, and travels back to Roman times.

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