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Lady Who Afternoon Teas At Laura Ashley The Manor Hotel
I adore London but sometimes she can be so manically frantic, a sojourn to a country retreat is required. The brilliant thing about London is that escaping the madness can be a mere hop away. With perfect timing, I was invited to afternoon tea at Laura Ashley The Manor Hotel, a new hotel on the outskirts … Continue reading
London: Far from the madding Oxford Street crowds: John Lewis Roof Garden
You could discover something new in London every single day. Yesterday I discovered that there is a roof garden on the top floor of John Lewis on Oxford Street. It’s so peaceful up there far from the madding Oxford Street crowds. The garden has been designed by Tony Woods, RHS Young Garden Designer of the … Continue reading
Travel Tip: Olive & June nail salon, Beverly Hills 90210 – the best nail place ever
Whenever I travel I always head to the nearest drugstore on an expedition to discover what exciting new beauty bounty I can score. Secondly whenever I have time I like getting my nails done somewhere locals go. And so on a recent trip to Los Angeles, several recommendations lead me to discovering the best nail … Continue reading
Sunday Lunch, The Garden Restaurant at Orsett Hall
I recently shared my spa experience at Kukana Spa at Orsett Hall, a luxury hotel in Thurrock, Essex. The second part of my treat was Sunday lunch in the Garden Restaurant, at Orsett Hall. The Garden restaurant offers far more than standard hotel fare and operates as a stand alone setting. The chef, Robert Pearce, was crowned … Continue reading
Travel: Spa-ahing At Kukana Spa at Orsett Hall
My sister has recently become an Essex girl. For my birthday she decided to treat me to a spa visit in her neck of the woods. And so I found myself in the swanky surroundings of Kukana Spa at Orsett Hall, in the middle of the scenic Essex countryside. Kukana Spa is located in the basement of … Continue reading
Travel Tip: Fine Dining At The Tides, Barbados
I recently went to Barbados for the first time (yes I know I’m a very lucky girl!) and thought I would share a few travel tips. Barbados is pretty much picture postcard every which way you look. The sea really is that turquoise blue colour, no filter required. The Caribbean paradise island, though technically not in … Continue reading
