The Blue Lagoon is at the top of the list for most visitors to Iceland. This well-instagrammed Iceland lagoon is very busy for good reason – it offers a unique and immersive experience. There are quite a few options on the Iceland Blue Lagoon website – but how do you decide which of the Blue …
The Ayrshire region of Scotland sits on the southwest coast and enjoys considerably better weather than most of the country. This is also Robert Burns country – you can’t miss him and his influence when exploring the area. It is also home to some lovely beaches, fantastic castles, great food, stunning drives and much more. …
Last time I flew with Qatar Airways it was about 8 years ago and in economy. My key memory was how dreadful Doha airport was – it was a giant tacky duty-free shop plus endless smoking rooms. Well, things have changed. I was beyond delighted with my Qatar Airways business class experience and Doha airport …
I really fell for Baltimore Maryland. It is a quirky, interesting, happening city busting with character. I visited Baltimore thanks to the local tourism authority. When I mentioned that boutique hotels were my thing and that I liked hotels where I clearly knew which city I was staying in they immediately mentioned Hotel Indigo Baltimore. …
Looking for singles holidays over 40? I did my first-ever solo trip at 35. I was separated from my now ex-husband and I loved to travel. However, most of my friends were married so I really didn’t have anyone to go on holidays with – gosh did I feel like a bit of a loser. …
Before visiting Nova Scotia I am not sure if I even knew that Canadian wine was a thing. One of the centres of the Canadian wine industry is the lovely Annapolis Valley and the town of Wolfville Nova Scotia. This beautiful area contains wineries, cider houses, breweries, dairies and all sorts of delicious producers. There …
Dumfries and Galloway is the least visited area of Scotland – I have no idea why. The region is absolutely stunning, tends much more towards good weather relative to the rest of Scotland and there are some fantastic things to do in Dumfries and Galloway. From the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse to Wigtown Scotland to …
Solage Spa & Hotel Calistoga generally receives rave reviews as one of the top spas in Calistoga for good reason – this luxury spa is a stunning place to eat and to stay. Solage Hotel Calistoga, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, is beautifully designed and laid out. The entire area has the most wonderful …
Coffee Shops Baltimore is an exploding scene. Hipsters are roasting, different types of milk are being frothed or just warmed, the coffee is served cold, warm, iced, drip, with mocha and in many variations in the cafes in Baltimore. However, what really stood out about the coffee shops Baltimore was how seriously they take their …
Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities. It has so much history, so much character, and so much to do when you visit. I have now been there several times and there are always different things on offer. This trip I decided to do something I had never done before – explore Edinburgh underground by …