Days out in Suffolk : Ickworth hotel spa
As culture lovers, gardens addicts and adepts of sustainable luxury – what better way to celebrate my birthday than a week-end getaway with Ickworth hotel spa, part of the Luxury … Continue reading
National Trust Claremont Gardens – days out in Surrey with kids
45 minutes drive from Kensington, National Trust Claremont Gardens felt worlds apart buzzy London. And as the Bank holiday week-end treated us with proper summer temperatures and blue skies, we picked a … Continue reading
France road trip with kids: 5 superb chateaux hotels
I fell in love with chateaux hotels in France a long time ago; they bring a different dimension of enjoying life: exquisite food, world class wines, lots of serenity, privacy … Continue reading
Romantic breaks with hot tub – Valentines with kids
Valentines may be a cliché and one may not stick to February 14th to celebrate. BUT one does not have to be Esther Perel or Alain de Botton to figure out that grown up time is utterly important for healthy happy dynamics. And kids can be also brought along on romantic trips should you go to the right places! How about Martinhal in Portugal, Calcot Manor in Cotswolds or an Italian little known gem – Camogli?
Best day trips from Aix en Provence with kids
October half-term, Provence with kids, 2 mums with precisely 4 kids ages 4 to 7, what an adventure! A week filled with seaside indulging, cities sightseeing, mountain & castles exploring … Continue reading
Ham House Richmond: great haunted house London Halloween
A favourite National Trust, Ham House Richmond sits beautifully by the river: enchanted according to many and haunted according to some. We visited regularly over the years and Ham House with … Continue reading
Kew children’s garden: fab in every season
Kew Gardens have been a favourite of mine for 20 years – basically, since I moved to London. And since we had the boys, Kew children’s garden has been always … Continue reading
Trips out of London: Waddesdon Manor afternoon tea with kids
One of our best trips out of London, so we ventured back to Waddesdon Manor with kids on an autumn Saturday with dramatic wide skies and unpredictable weather. What better … Continue reading
