When invited to a weekend under the Tuscan sun, the answer is always yes. I’d never been to Tuscany but of course we all want to relive Diane Lane’s experience in the movie that pinned Tuscany to the map. Tucked into the soft green rolling hills of North Eastern Tuscany, you will find a stylish yet welcoming […]

When I was browsing the web for a last minute long weekend break, I was so happy to find that the Gallivant hotel in Camber Sands had a late cancellation. I wanted somewhere about an hour out of London, no need for a car, and somewhere near the beach. And the Gallivant ticked all those […]

A few months ago, the talk of going to Greater Fort Lauderdale Florida was mentioned, and a slide show of these clips immediately played in my head: very tanned retirees playing chess in old people’s villages, super nightclubs and people rollerblading wearing nothing but g-string bikinis. Thanks to Hollywood for painting those images in my head. Little […]

Last month I was treated to a weekend away in Germany at BollAnts Wellness Hotel. Set on the riverbank of the Nahe, and just one hour outside of Frankfurt, the hotel offers a balance of wellness and relaxation. The BollAnts establishment has been family run for over 110 years and is a renown oasis for […]