World Prematurity Day is marked every year on the 17th November. Before my son was born prematurely, I had no idea this day existed. But to be honest, I had no real awareness of prematurity either. Surprisingly, it was never once mentioned as a possibility during my antenatal appointments, despite the fact that 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely… View Post
If I could only drink one cocktail for the rest of my life, it would be a margarita. They’re fresh, flavoursome and if I have 3 or less, I find I manage to stay hangover free. There are so many versions of this cocktail, but my order is always a classic lime margarita with a salt rim. I recently invited… View Post
Milan is an Italian city I have such fond memories of, after planning a very fun hen party there for my best friend’s wedding. It’s a place of so much elegance and style, and somewhere I’d love to return to. But since my Milan trip, there have been so many new bar, restaurant and hotel openings; such as the new-for-2022,… View Post
Last month brought a travel first for me; a Mediterranean cruise with my partner and our 3 year old son. We enjoyed a 7 night cruise on board Regal Princess with Princess Cruises. Although this was my third cruise, it was the first one I had done with my partner and 3 year old son, and therefore was a completely… View Post
Before my recent Mediterranean cruise I asked my Instagram audience what they wanted to see in my cruise content. The most common answer was that people wanted to see ‘what facilities and activities were on board the ship for kids’, so that’s exactly what this blog post is about! I’m sharing 14 fun and child-friendly things to do on Regal… View Post
We’ve just got back from an amazing 7 day Mediterranean cruise with Princess Cruises. This was my third cruise, and the first cruise with my family. We had an amazing week on board Regal Princess and travelled through a total of 6 ports across Spain, France and Italy, including the embarkation and disembarkation ports. Our cruise itinerary was as follows;… View Post
Nothing beats the feeling of checking into a luxurious hotel. But what if you could create a similar feeling in your own home? After travel blogging for almost 10 years, I have been lucky enough to have reviewed many 5 star hotels. Drawing on my own experience, I have teamed up with The Fine Bedding Co to share 5 ways… View Post
Punta Cana may be best known for it’s 32km of blissful Caribbean beaches, but this part of the Dominican Republic has so much more to offer. From swimming in natural lagoons to hiking, zip-lining and horse riding, there are so many options to make your Dominican Republic holiday unforgettable. I’ve rounded up my pick of the 5 most special and… View Post
The Ivy York in St Helen’s Square is one of our go-to restaurants in York. We love returning time and time again and love seeing what creative, seasonal concepts they come up with on the menu. There was a definite summer vibe upon arrival, with plenty of pale rose being served up on the shady outdoor tables, which wrap around… View Post
Anyone who has boarded a flight recently understands what a nightmare the airport can be at the moment. Two-in-three airports in Europe are experiencing flight delays along with extensive security and check-in queues. Wait times at airports have increased by a third, with people now recommended to arrive three hours early to tackle check-in and security, compared to the previously… View Post
