T’was the night before Christmas…
T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, except a rather fraught mother of two frantically trying to wrap the last of the Christmas presents (…and hubby finishing off preparing his array of festive vegetable butters, signature stuffing & basting the turkey!) I must admit I absolutely love […]
Read MoreTaking the rough with the smooth
I enjoyed the smooth Guinness of Dublin more than the rough Irish Sea! Braving a cruise across the Irish Sea in mid-December was perhaps not the best selection for my first cruising experience… and unfortunately I cannot say I loved every single minute; there were a couple of queasy moments that were somewhat less enjoyable […]
Read MoreThe only virgin in a sea of pro’s!
I’ve tried my fair share of new and exciting things in my time, yet despite years of experience in travel, I’ve not yet had the opportunity to embark on a cruise personally… so not one to dip my toes gently into the water, this week I am launching myself head-first into a festive Dublin party […]
Read MoreLet the kids vote!
The controversial issue of whether those under the age of eighteen should be afforded a voice when it comes to deciding where to go on holiday is a question of parental preference… I must admit as a mum of two young travellers under the legal voting age, whilst my husband and I tend to look […]
Read MoreOur world capsized…
This time last year on 4th December 2017, our world was turned upside down… our happy, healthy, beautiful little girl had collapsed at school and was being rushed to the specialist paediatric hospital in the city. Kayla had suffered an ischemic childhood stroke which had taken hold without warning, and underwent emergency brain surgery that […]
Read MoreMy Secret Latin Love Affair…
Have you ever thrown caution to the wind and risked it all for a whirlwind romance? I was turning sweet sixteen and it was on holiday with my parents that I first found a passion for all things Spanish. Admittedly at that time, l was seduced by the sunshine, the rhythm of salsa and the […]
Read MoreDon’t old people do it…?
I must admit that I was horrified when my husband first suggested we try something new and broaden our horizons… with a cruise of all things! …from everything I had read about cruising, it seemed to be the holiday of choice for the over 65’s and not really something that floated my boat… (pardon the […]
Read MoreWalking on sunshine….
I remember as a child the excitement of seeing bright and colourful holiday brochures appear on the coffee table, knowing that this was the first sign that Mum & Dad were planning our next family adventure… corners folded down of the pages featuring places that had made the shortlist. Travel has forever been a part […]
Read MoreIs it coming too soon…?
Whilst some people adore the build-up and can’t get enough of the festive season, others are appalled by the sight of Christmas trees in November! Once the Halloween pumpkins are off the shelves, the advent calendars take their place centre stage and a stroll through any local shopping centre heralds the coming of the holiday […]
Read MoreIs it in yet…?
A question that is seldom heard on the isle of Guernsey… …as the issue of size is undeniably clear when the many visiting cruise ships come into harbour, dwarfing the coastal features of the island. In fact, growing up on the island, it is the sight of these giant floating-hotels just off shore which sparked my […]
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