Review

Is British Airways Premium Economy worth it?

I must be a marketers dream because when I saw there was a sale on and for an extra £259 I could upgrade to World Traveller Plus (British Airways Premium Economy) on my San Jose (SJC) to London Heathrow (LHR) flight, I booked it! I’ve wanted to try BA …

Review: Pizza Express Christmas Menu

I’ve been having an affair with Pizza Express for a long time. It started before I was married, but was living with OH. Driving home on the M4 after a day working in Stockley Park for a software company, I’d realise there was nothing in the fridge for our …

Marwell Hotel: A weekend break with kids in Winchester

The Marwell Hotel is a lovely 3-star property set amongst Hampshire woodlands. Near the historic city of Winchester, the hotel is made up of four “lodges” which are connected by glass enclosed walkways, allowing you to enjoy the gorgeous surroundings in comfort. We found ourselves there as guests …

Getting into The Grove with kids at London’s favourite country retreat

The Grove Hotel: It’s billed as London’s Country Retreat, and with 300 acres and only 18 miles away from the charge zone, it’s easy to see why. There are 3 swimming pools, an award-winning spa, championship golf course and an urban beach with a sand volleyball court. Queen Victoria used …

Expat conversations at Tesco’s Fresh & Easy

Tesco’s Fresh & Easy has been in the news lately, having failed to capture the US market. Some say the Tesco formula just didn’t translate. I found myself there recently, in search of mint sauce. After passing through the produce section, and stocking up on Peeps from the Easter display, I finally …

Our stay in a yurt!

As part of our big California trip this summer, we stayed in a luxury yurt at Treebones Resort in Big Sur. The resort is a perfect stop if you are doing the Highway 1 tour from LA to San Francisco.

I've wanted to stay there since I read about the polished wood-floored yurts in Sunset Magazine. The resort is popular and space books up quickly, so quickly I didn't get my act together soon enough to book for the summer. Luckily the Current Availability page is kept religiously up-to-date and I checked daily until I found a cancellation that suited us.

The Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara

One of my favourite places in the world is Santa Barbara. The city is a sun-drenched jewel nestled on the central California coast, surrounded by the Santa Ynez mountains and wine country. It was a perfect stop on our California Coast trip this summer. This August, we were invited to …

Posh fish fingers

My latest lot of fish appeared from Delish Fish in Scotland. This time we opened the suprisingly not-so-smelly package to reveal wild haddock and wild cod fillets, all caught in the North Sea. I’m particpating in the Fish is the Dish campaign to help show that fish is easy to prepare (cue if I …

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Is British Airways Premium Economy worth it?

Review: Pizza Express Christmas Menu

Marwell Hotel: A weekend break with kids in Winchester

Getting into The Grove with kids at London’s favourite country retreat

Our stay in a yurt!

The Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara

Posh fish fingers

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