The little (almost seaside) town of Rye is one of my very favourite places. It’s less than a half hour drive from our home and yet I always get that ‘Woo hoo, I’m on holiday’ feeling when I am there. So much do I love it that, when Mr Gallivant and I fancied a Friday […]
I’m not a big fan of hotel restaurants. They so often seem to lack atmosphere and you end up feeling you’re in an Alan Bennett play…all uncomfortable silences and clinking cutlery at the dinner table. Not so at this busy, buzzy place in Rye where I enjoyed an evening recently with Mr Gallivant. It’s one […]
He is now officially off our screens…sob (until next year at least). Men around the nation will be breathing a sigh of relief but if you want to go and gaze longingly at some of the screening locations, get yourself over to Cornwall. Go to www.visitcornwall.com/search/poldark for a list of Poldark related places to visit […]
What a wonderful city this is! It’s one of those places that is not huge on must see sights, which makes the perfect excuse to just wander and enjoy its narrow streets lined with magnificent architecture. We started by walking the city walls, which date back in parts to the 13th century. They completely encircle […]
It hasn’t been high on my wish list in the past, admittedly, but the new Albion House Hotel in Ramsgate could just tempt me into a weekend on the Isle of Thanet now that spring has definitely sprung. This rundown Regency building has been transformed into a lovely looking hotel that seems to be concentrating […]
Gleneagles may bring to mind guys in plus fours playing golf – and indeed much of the famous Scottish hotel’s new Gleneagles Collection of accessories is decidedly masculine. However… there are exceptions. I am rather taken with this delectable white leather Summit Briefcase, with a crackled copper coloured lining. It’s roomy enough for your laptop, […]
Our day in Pompeii was to be the splash out (pardon the pun) day of our cruise. I organised a private tour of the ruins because I really wanted the children to appreciate this place – and for us to be able to go at our own pace. Our guiding company – Lello & Co […]
I can’t think of a better pressie for a motor mad partner, short of buying them a Ferrari (we can wish…). Waldorf Astoria is globally launching its Driving Experiences at 12 of its hotels across Europe, North America and the UAE from 15th May. During the course of a day you are allowed three sessions, […]
I was slightly wary about taking my two to Florence. I can only take museums and art galleries in fairly small doses myself and children, of course, have an even lower concentration threshold. I have learned, to my cost, on several occasions, that it is not worth pushing them beyond that threshold. Once the eyes […]
Jaws, schmaws! Get up close and personal by snorkelling with White Tip and Black Tip sharks up to 1.8 metres long in Fiji. You will be with experienced guides, who can also point out colourful corals – not that you’ll be looking at those … If you don’t get to see a shark, you’ll be […]