I have spent many years drinking Champagne – ‘though maybe not as often as I might like ;-). I hope I could at least differentiate between a decent vintage and something better used for stripping paint but in truth I’ve never really understood a huge amount about it. So when the opportunity to visit the […]
As the weather turns chilly, my thoughts turn to skiing. Ahh, how I long to breathe in some clean mountain air whilst gliding effortlessly on fresh, powdery off piste slopes. Sadly my off piste technique leaves a little (maybe even a lot) to be desired – ahem. I need a few more lessons on how […]
Paris can be an eyewateringly expensive choice for a family break. If you want to stay in a hotel in a good part of the city you will pay dearly for the privilege. You are likely to be stuffed into a shoebox sized ‘family’ room –or two even more extortionate shoebox sized interconnecting ones. I […]