Staying at Le Meurice Hotel has been on my very long bucket list of Parisian hotels for as long as I can remember. I’m going back a few years now, a trip to Paris celebrating my 40th birthday. We were so lucky to stay in another Paris great, The Hotel de Crillon which is less than a five minute walk from Le Meurice. I knew as I peeked inside one morning walking along the rue de Rivoli that I was going…
Is there a positive side to Covid? I can almost see your aghast expressions but before you stone me, if you really think about it, there are some positives to come out of this…
Fortnum & Mason has long been a favourite store for my mum and I especially at Christmas. It has become a bit of a tradition to visit this delightful epicurean store these last ten…
People often ask me when is the best time is to visit Paris? and of course anytime is my reply, every season brings with it its own glory and wonder. Spring with its fresh…
With its striking and enchanting floral façade, you could be forgiven for thinking you were stepping inside a florist not one of London’s trendiest boutique hotels.…
With a rich history dating back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, The Crown Inn situated in the picturesque Chiltern town of Old Amersham is a charming former coaching inn retaining many of…
Atul Kochhar is a chef I’ve long admired since I saw him cook for the Queen’s 80th birthday on Great British Menu. It’s why I wanted to eat at his acclaimed restaurant Benares; I…
Fontaine de Mars is a very special place indeed…...let you in on a little secret, a former president has graced this quintessential Parisian bistro with his presence. The most charming and eloquent president of…
Le Céladon is located inside the beautifully luxurious Hotel Westminster on the fashionable rue de la Paix in Paris’ 2nd arrondissement. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to dine here during my…
The Hotel Westminster is a hotel I have had the pleasure of staying in before. I celebrated my birthday here in September 2014 so when the opportunity came to visit this gorgeous hotel again,…
