A Luxury Waterfront Getaway ⇷☓⇸ With fabulous decor, incredibly helpful staff and views that take your breath away, 5-Star voco St David’s Cardiff really delivers when it comes to luxury and a fantastic city break in Cardiff. It’s ideally located right on the waterfront in Cardiff Bay, within walking distance to the city centre and the famous Principality Stadium. The building itself is iconic and it can be seen from miles around, making it the perfect place to base yourself to explore the city. The first thing you notice from the outside is the stunning glass-fronted façade, private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. As soon as you walk through it’s doors…
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Exploring the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley
FLOATING SCULPTURES, MERLIN FORESTS & DELCIOUS FOOD ⇷☓⇸ Three years ago, my now wife and I visited the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley and had the best time hanging out in treehouses, exploring Abbey ruins and enjoying nature. We have always wanted to visit and after our last stay it really left an impression on us. Three years later, we knew we had to go back and explore more of what it had to offer. Check out our original stay here This year we decided to go back, along with our 3 month old baby in tow and to have a totally different experience. When it comes to families,…
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Numa Ivy – Salzburg
AUSTRIA’s HIDDEN GEM ⇷☓⇸ Nestled away under a majestic mountain and surrounded by lush green fields you will find this superb hotel which ticks all of the boxes for the perfect holiday getaway. It is the perfect retreat from the main city of Salzburg, but still close enough that you can still check out all of its attractions with ease. There is an air of tranquillity upon arrival and you will instantly be in awe of the beautiful gardens, blueberry fields, and nature which envelopes you instantly putting you at ease. As soon as you set foot through Ivy’s doors you are greeted with unique and homely decor setting the…
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Ten Places You Must Visit in Innsbruck
AUSTRIA’s BEST ATTRACTIONS ⇷☓⇸ Ten places you must visit in Innsbruck! If you are visiting this gorgeous city, then you are in for a treat! The city and surrounding areas are incredibly beautiful with mountains galore, such greenery, and incredible architecture. With so many things to do and places to visit it’s important that you narrow down your favourites to make the most of your time there. We were there for four nights and we highly recommend these fantastic and unforgettable places: 1. Stay at Meininger Hotel – Innsbruck Zentrum For our entire time in Innsbruck we stayed at this superb hotel located in the heart of the city opposite…
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Se Boutique Hotel
MADEIRAS CENTRAL HOTSPOT ⇷☓⇸ This fantastic hotel can be found in the heart of Madeira, and it is directly opposite the Cathedral of Funchal, which you can admire from their rooftop bar. Se Boutique Hotel is super conveniently located in a close proximity to the city’s main tourist attractions, the ocean and shopping centre. It has a vibrant cosmopolitan feel and throughout the hotel it is decorated with retro art which blends nicely to create a homely and comfortable environment. Se Boutique Hotel certainly has its own unique charm. From the outside it looks like a lovely city hotel with plenty of chairs and tables in the seating area where…
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The Roseate Reading Hotel
A LUXURY TOWNHOUSE HOTEL ⇷☓⇸ Located conveniently ten minutes walk from Reading Train Station and only five minutes walk from the town centre, Roseate Reading is a beautiful hotel fronted by magnificent pillars and a royal red carpet leading right to the front door for your grand entrance. Originally the Shire Hall for the Berkshire County Council, it is now the perfect base for those who want to explore the town, experience a luxury getaway or even get married. With the handsome Forbury Garden Lion directly inside, the hotel is combined with beautiful decor, friendly staff, its own private cinema, delicious cuisines, spa treatments and vaulted ceilings, which will instantly…
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The Forest of Dean & Wye Valley
NATURE, TREEHOUSES & ABBEY RUINS ⇷☓⇸ Are you looking for the perfect staycation but not sure where to go? Then look no further. The Forest of Dean & Wye Valley has it all and is home to a sea of dense green foliage and impressive looking trees, hiding church ruins, mountain bike trails and relaxing floatation pods. It is easy to see why this is such a popular area with tourists and locals alike who flock here at the weekends to get a breath of fresh air. You will find plenty of nature here including wild boars which roam free and lots of delicious local produce and cuisines which will…
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Accommodation in London
⇷☓⇸ These are a selection of places that I have stayed at in and around London with reviews on locations, amenities, facilities, activities, places to eat, places to drink, rooms and much more! Whether you are travelling as a couple, family or a group there is something for everyone here with the pros and cons of each. For any other enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me. Here are my favourite places: Roseate House London
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Roseate House London
A CENTRAL LUXURY STAY ⇷☓⇸ Located a mere five minutes walk from Paddington Station in Central London, Roseate House London is a beautiful boutique hotel fronted by grand pillars and a white facade. It is an ideal base for those who want to explore the city and experience a luxury getaway. With 48 rooms and suites, a grand and well stocked bar, superb garden and extremely friendly staff you will instantly feel at home here. As soon as you arrive, the 1900’s Victorian architecture will instantly take your breath away and you will spend a few moments taking in the Grade 2 listed townhouse with impressive balconies, high windows and…
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Exploring York’s Best Attractions
VIKINGS, WIZARDS AND CASTLES ⇷☓⇸ Are you looking for the perfect staycation but not sure where to go? Well, look no further as York has everything you need for the perfect weekend getaway. It is a city full of history and culture and is literally bursting at the seams with historical wonders located in this beautiful medieval city. York came to life in AD 71 when the Romans built a fortress there and the emperors Constantius I, Septimus and Hadrian all had a British seat in York while on campaigns. One of the main features which really makes York stand out are the impressive 2,000-year-old walls which surround the city and…
