The mighty ‘staycation’ is on the rise. And no, that doesn’t mean you need to spend your days freezing on some remote beach somewhere on the east coast of Scotland.
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Category: Travel
Fletcher’s Cottage Spa, Archerfield
If you’ve been feeling like you need an escape from city life, Fletcher’s Cottage Spa is the place to head. Located in East Lothian, not far from quaint country villages and seaside pockets such as Drem and Gullane, and near to the picturesque shores of North Berwick, it provides the perfect luxury hideout from which to take a break and retreat to the countryside. Continue reading “Fletcher’s Cottage Spa, Archerfield”
Alpine bliss in Alpe d’Huez, France
Cold, icy winds. Cheeks stinging from the wind and snow. Falling over – a lot. These are my memories of skiing when I was younger. However, my trip to Alpe d’Huez, in the middle of March, was an entirely different experience. Continue reading “Alpine bliss in Alpe d’Huez, France”
5 of the best mountain restaurants in Alpe D’Huez
A week of bluebird skies in Alpe d’Huez allowed for lots of outdoor lunches, plenty rosé and a fair amount of après ski. Here’s five of the best places to eat and drink on, and off, the slopes. Continue reading “5 of the best mountain restaurants in Alpe D’Huez”
‘Off the beaten track’ sunshine destinations
Sunshine gods and goddesses will know exactly where to go for the rays at this time of year, but what if you are looking for somewhere a little bit different? Somewhere new to explore. Go where others don’t and take a trip off the beaten track with these spring/summer holiday destinations. Continue reading “‘Off the beaten track’ sunshine destinations”
Life’s a beach – seven Caribbean beaches in seven days.
Thanks to the proximity of these idyllic Caribbean islands, a holiday to the British Virgin Islands is like seven trips rolled into one – the perfect way to spend a week.
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Hotel El Convento
I’m starting the New Year with a blog post on the gorgeous Hotel El Convento in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as this is where we brought in the New Year. Continue reading “Hotel El Convento”
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
The cobbled Caribbean streets of Old San Juan are mesmerising. Lined with historic buildings, painted in playful pastel shades, everywhere you turn, there is something new to take in. Continue reading “Old San Juan, Puerto Rico”
Top five places to cosy up in Edinburgh this December
Evenings are now spent wandering winter markets, fairy-lights can be found wherever you look and a mulled wine stand is never too far away. December has arrived in Edinburgh. Here’s my top 5 places to cosy up with a festive tipple and some friends this winter. Continue reading “Top five places to cosy up in Edinburgh this December”
Villa Gadea, Altea
The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular European holiday destinations. Whilst certain spots are often overrun with hen and stag dos, scattered along the coast you will find some of the old, traditional fishing towns and villages. Little pockets which have escaped the wave of tourism and modernisation that has already claimed much the Spanish coastline. These places are hidden gems, and just waiting to be explored. Continue reading “Villa Gadea, Altea”
Fizz and Pheasant 