There are some holidays where almost nothing goes right. Our Christmas trip to Morzine was one of them. The fact that we all came back still loving VIP Ski, the tour operator who took us there, says a lot for them! It started the morning before we were due to travel, when I came down […]
The sun shone all day yesterday, so it was easy to feel cheerful. Even if it had rained I wouldn’t have been too upset. It would have given me the chance to try out the umbrella I’ve just been sent, from the genius ‘Where I’d Rather Be’ range . From the outside, it’s your common […]
It’s only been a few weeks since the last episode of Downton Abbey and I’m already missing it. We Gallivants had the pleasure of living the Downton lifestyle for ourselves, though, for a couple of days back in October…. We went to have a nosy around Huntsham Court, nestled in glorious countryside near Tiverton in […]
As the winter seems to stretch out endlessly before us – and that Arctic weather is promised yet again – I console myself with memories of my recent visit to Langkawi. This island, off the coast of Malaysia, is perfect for a winter sun break for families or couples. Sure, it’s a wee bit of […]