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Portuguese Perfection at The Vintage Hotel & Spa, Lisbon
Set on a quaint, cobbled street in Lisbon, lies The Vintage Hotel & Spa – a beautifully modern, whilst perfectly traditional Portuguese hotel. Boasting a stunning Botanical rooftop bar, a delightful breakfast experience, various Portuguese touches throughout the hotel and wonderfully friendly staff – I would highly recommend this 5* hotel. Those who know me, know that I have a plant obsession, so on arrival at The Vintage, the decor instantly jumped out at me, this theme continues in all communal areas of the hotel with an outstanding display of plants decorating the roof top bar. We enjoyed a cocktail or two on the rooftop, listening to chilled tunes, hosted…
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A Wonderful Weekend in Cheltenham – enjoying Traditional English Luxury at No. 131
I surprised my partner Will, with a birthday weekend staycation. He knew nothing about the hotel, apart from it being in Cheltenham (just as well, because he was driving!). We were nearing it when – “OH WOW! NO.131 looks cool – we HAVE to go there whilst we are here” – little did he know this is where we were staying! FRIDAY EVENING On arrival, we were greeted with warm and attentive welcomes… (this level of hospitality continued throughout the duration of our stay; everyone really went the extra mile to provide such a wonderful service). Will described the atmosphere as a similar vibe to being a guest in someone’s…
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Paris: A Weekend Trip in the City of Lights…
Despite it being just a short flight away from London, Paris was a destination that was still sitting on my bucket list, waiting to be explored. So when my partner organised a trip for Christmas, I couldn’t hop on Instagram fast enough to check out the best spots and must-do’s of the city of lights. Paris oozes excitement and possibilities, there is so much to explore so prior to visiting – research is required! Therefore, I’ve written out my favourite things to do, where to stay and what to see in beautiful Pareee… WHERE TO STAY Hotel Boutet, set in the Bastille area was a little slice of calm and…
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Girls Trip To Barcelona… The Best Bits!
Twas the night before Barca, Not one girl could sleep, The excitement was real, Let me give you a sneak peak….. We arrived! Okay, we didn’t get any sleep but we didn’t care – this was going to be the best girls trip ever! WATCH OUT BARCA, THESE BABES ARE COMING FOR YOU….. Where we stayed… We stayed in Fira Centric apartments which are super central and the perfect place to stay on a girls trip in Barcelona. Not only are they so spacious (and even have more than enough space for three girls and a. lot. of. clothes) and we had a seriously cool terrace overlooking the city which was…
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Amalfi, Capri & Naples: Top Tips From Our Italian Adventure
Our recent Italian adventure was packed full of insane views, great pizza and massive amounts of fun. From Amalfi, to Capri and finishing in Naples, we experienced three completely different places in Italy, so check out where we stayed, where we ate and what we did in each of those places. Amalfi A picturesque town on the mountainous Amalfi Coast (believe it or not!?!), famous for it’s fresh lemon groves and rich maritime history. Where to stay… Hotel Santa Caterina – this was the most luxurious, Italian chic hotel I’ve ever stayed in…super charming in a perfect location offering idyllic sea views and outstanding service, if you’re looking for…
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5 Most Instagramable Spots in Genoa, Italy…
Genoa is the sixth largest city in Italy and with a rich maritime history, the capital of northwest Italy’s Liguria region has a plethora of pretty places to photograph. But with no expectations or much prior research, I didn’t envisage Genoa to offer quite so many lovely landscapes and it pleasantly surprised me no end. So without further ado – here’s my top 5 most Instagramable spots in Genoa.. 1. Boccadasse from the top of the steps Boccadasse is an old marina’s neighbourhood on the eastern outskirts of Genoa and is accessible by just a 15 minute bus from the city centre. Sitting on the waters edge with buildings ascending…