Nestled in the picturesque heart of rural Perthshire, Scotland, lies a hidden gem that seamlessly blends history, luxury, and culinary excellence: The Glenturret Distillery, with its 2 Michelin-Starred restaurant ‘Lalique‘ and its gorgeous accommodation at Aberturret House, a mere 5-minute walk from the distillery. This enchanting destination offers a unique experience for those seeking a…
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Les Arcs 1800 Ski Trip: Exploring Slopes, Spas, and Scenic Views in France
Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Les Arcs 1800 promises an unforgettable winter experience. Whether you’re an avid skier, snowboarder, or simply love the charm of a snowy retreat, Les Arcs 1800 will be the highlight of your winter season. The Dilemma: Sun v Slopes It’s that time of the year when it…
Riga, Latvia – A Christmas Wonderland
Riga, Latvia, becomes a winter wonderland during the holiday season, featuring enchanting Christmas markets, ballet performances, and rich history. Travelers from Edinburgh can enjoy a short flight, stay at the Grand Hotel Kempinski, savor traditional cuisine, and explore various historical sites, making it an ideal festive destination worth visiting any time of year.
Tranquil Luxury Retreat at Finn Lough, County Fermanagh
Growing up I spent a lot of time in County Fermanagh with my family. We visited in all times of the year, getting to see the best (and worst!) of the county. So it is a place that holds a lot of good memories for me, lots of fun times. We used to stay not…
Inver Restaurant, Strachur
I’ve been following the Inver Restaurant for a while on social media and coupled with a visit to Strachur last year (where we nearly bought a house!), we decided it was time for a wee cheeky night away and some good tasty food, oh and to celebrate 20 years together (eek!). Inver is a restaurant…
The Taybank, Dunkeld
We were looking for a night away not too far from home for a birthday treat and a pre Christmas break. I had read of The Taybank in the lovely town of Dunkeld on social media but also in some newspaper articles and it had therefore been on my list of places to visit for…
Bootleggers Bothy, Hopeman
I’ve been spending more time recently up on the Moray coast in the North-East of Scotland and have been out and about exploring the local area. A period of good weather around the longest day gave us the opportunity to try out Bootleggers Bothy at the West Beach Caravan Park in Hopeman. After a short…
Archerfield House, North Berwick
For another pre-lockdown 2.0 treat, we managed to squeeze in an overnight trip to Archerfield House in Dirleton, North Berwick. I’m no stranger to Archerfield, popping in to catch up with friends for a coffee or some lunch and to visit their spa. It was great this time though to get to spend the night….
House of Gods Hotel
In early December, for a certain someone’s birthday, I booked us into the House of Gods Hotel in the Cowgate to take advantage of their ‘Locked up like I’m famous’ package which included pizza, cocktails and ‘unlimited prosecco’. I’d seen pictures on social media of the package and it looked like a lot of fun,…
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa, Pitlochry
I’m always on the hunt for a wee night or weekend away from city life, somewhere comfortable, with good food and preferably a spa (though the latter is not a deal breaker)! It’s just nice to get away from the norm, particularly in these more challenging times we find ourselves in. So, a friend and…
Queen of Everything 