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Sunshine and luxury at Azure Golden Sands Resort & Spa, Malta

May 18, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
As I slid open the balcony door a loud twittering invaded the bedroom along with hot sunshine and the heady aroma of suntan lotion mixed with seasalt.  Peering over the railing I could see guests lazing next to a bright blue, curvaceous swimming pool and more people toasting gently on...
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When you travel try Tep Wireless Pocket WiFi

May 11, 2014 by Guest Author 3 Comments
You know what it's like when you're travelling abroad - one of the highest costs is data roaming. Check out this nifty little gadget that will help you with wifi charges and save money for necessities - like wine and beer!
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3 luxury places to stay in Wales and England with a quirky twist

April 16, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 9 Comments
What do a lighthouse in Newport, a luxury spa hotel in Cardiff and a thatched cottage in Cheshire have in common? They’re all featured in Laterooms 52Sleeps, a free brochure download showcasing luxury places to stay in the UK, one for every week of the year. I was fortunate enough...
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City of London apartment hits the Marque

November 18, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 6 Comments
Walking the streets of the City of London is to have one foot back in time, whilst the other is firmly planted in the present. Truly iconic sights such as St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the quirky ‘Gerkin’ dominate the skyline. The City of London at dusk...
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Stay in style on a Montreal House Trip

September 6, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
As I got out of the taxi in the dark, tree-lined street, a passing stranger nodded, said, “Bon soir”, smiled and walked on.  It was 11pm and I’d just arrived at the Montreal home I’d be staying in during a visit to the French-speaking Quebec Region of Canada.  I was...
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Check into 5 Quirky Hotels around the world

September 3, 2013 by Guest Author 6 Comments
Just what is it that makes a hotel truly memorable to you? Is it great food, comfy beds, a room with a view? Well we think a hotel needs to have all of this and more if it’s going to live up to our standards. If a hotel is really...
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Luscious luxury at Bahia del Duque Resort, Adeje, Tenerife

July 25, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 6 Comments
Driving through the gates into the grounds of the Bahia Del Duque Resort  is to enter another world. A world of luxury, of beauty, of elegance and so many swimming pools that the lovely beach onto which it fronts is almost redundant. It’s a little village of escapism, hedonism, indulgence...
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Looking up towards the panoply of ancient building Looking up towards the panoply of ancient buildings that dominate the Acropolis is one sight I never tire of. I lived in Athens for 4 years. The joy of seeing this vista was one of the most significant elements of living in this vibrant, chaotic, challenging, disarming city … visiting again has been magical 🇬🇷🤗🇬🇷 
#greece #athens #ilovegreece #iloveathens #greeklife #mindbodyspirit
Drove over to West #Cumbria at the weekend and vis Drove over to West #Cumbria at the weekend and visited Bowness-on-Solway, the start or end - of Hadrian’s Wall. Apparently it’s 1150 miles from here to Rome! Stupendous views across the water to Annan and SW Scotland coast 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#solwayfirth #cumbrialife #hardrianswall #romanempire #coasttocoast #coastalliving #findyourspark #mindbodyspirit
Molten gold pouring down from Loch Mackie. The gor Molten gold pouring down from Loch Mackie. The gorgeous colour of the burn is probably caused by the peat in the area 🧡 Whatever the cause, after heavy rainfall, it’s a glorious sight tumbling over the rocks as it makes its way down to the sea at Rascarrel Bay on the Galloway coast 🤗

This was taken on an iPhone 11 with no filter 💦

#waterfall #scottishlandscape #lovescotland #dumfriesandgalloway #nofilter
Visited the splendidly restored @mackintoshatthewi Visited the splendidly restored @mackintoshatthewillow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street in #Glasgow. designed by internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which opened for business in October 1903. 

I was last there 30 years ago - it looks much finer now. Plenty of people enjoying their magnificent afternoon tea 🥪🥮🍰🫖☕️👍 I had a delicious Scottish smoked salmon open sandwich and a glass of Sauvignon blanc - cheers!
Visited the Real Alcázar #Sevilla last week. Abso Visited the Real Alcázar #Sevilla last week. Absolutely stunning. As impressive as the Alhambra and relatively quiet in December @realalcazarsevilla 

#realalcazar #seville #andalucia #spain
Enjoying the last days of #autumn. Easy to see why Enjoying the last days of #autumn. Easy to see why it’s called #fall in USA and other places … After the recent stormy weather everywhere here in SW Scotland is covered in rich tapestry of crimson, scarlet, russet, yellow, orange, auburn, green and many other autumnal leaf shades 🍁🍃🍂

#autumnvibes #autumncolours #fallvibes #fallcolors #fallcolours #autumntime #quote #autumnquote
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