City Break Guide: Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a hilly city which is the capital of Scotland as well as a city that is full of history. A city with it’s medieval old town and elegant Georgian new town with neoclassical buildings which makes it perfect for a city break. I spent three nights in Edinburgh which I found to be…

Hotel Review: Carden Park, Cheshire

Located 20 minutes away from historic Chester is 1000 acre country estate  Carden Park which is a four star luxury hotel with 197 bedrooms. This is a hotel which is perfect for a short break for couples, friends and families as there is something to do for everyone within the hotel. I recently visited Carden…

Afternoon Tea: ‘It’s A Little Bit Mad’ at The Lanesborough

When I found out there was a Disney Cruella themed afternoon tea in London I knew that this was an afternoon tea for me to experience.  An afternoon tea with a fitting name of ‘It’s A Little Bit Mad’ which is based on the recently released Cruella starring Emma Stone. It can be found at…

UK Christmas Markets

Christmas is my favourite time of year as you see all the different places around the world getting festive. In the UK there are a small number of different Christmas markets that I’ve been to, each year I try to visit a new one. This year I’m going out of the country to experience the…

Afternoon Tea Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

My latest afternoon tea was at One Aldwych hotel where I enjoyed a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inspired afternoon tea.  This afternoon tea is perfect for both adults and children of all ages. Upon entering One Aldwych hotel you go via the lobby to the lift where you go up one level to the…

Afternoon Tea Review: Mary Poppins at Aqua Shard

At the beginning of the year I’d never been for an afternoon tea but 2018 has seen me go for three different ones. My second afternoon tea of the year took me to Aqua at the Shard in London, which was also my first visit to the Shard, where I enjoyed a Mary Poppins themed…

A Short Trip to York

York is a historic walled city located in the North East of England with various attractions with York Minster being the main one.  York is the perfect place to go for a day trip if you live nearby or to go for a city break. I went to York for an overnight trip where I…

Hotel Review: The Principal, York

Located across the road from York train station as well as a short walk from the city centre, The Principal Hotel is the perfect hotel for anyone visiting York. As you walk in to the hotel you feel like you are walking in to a stately home. Upon arriving at reception I was immediately welcomed…

Afternoon Tea: Tale as Old as Time

At the Kensington Hotel they have been a running an afternoon tea with a Beauty and the Beast theme called Tale as Old as Time, this is for a limited period but has been extended due to popular demand. This is currently only running till June and is sold out but you are able to…

City Break: Chester

A city located just an hour away from Liverpool which is perfect for a small break or a day trip. Chester is easily accessible by train with trains from across the country stopping at Chester as well as having a regular service from Liverpool. Chester is located on the River Dee near the border of…