Food and Wine

Whether you’re a foodie, gastronome, gourmet or you just enjoy a good old tipple, these trips are for you. Great food doesn’t just mean fine dining, this is about local food and drinks done well.

PENNARD HILL FARM

PENNARD HILL FARM Sarah, UK Pennard hill farm is such a stunning spot. Overlooking the infamous Glastonbury festival site with rolling fields all around, it’s the perfect spot to just unwind. We stayed for the weekend in one of the bell tents – although the term tent seems unfair given that it had a wood […]

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Food and Wine Piedmont Italy

FOOD AND WINE PIEDMONT ITALY

Food and Wine Piedmont Italy Sarah, UK This food and wine Piedmont trip is in Italy’s northwest and borders Switzerland and France. True to the meaning of its name (foot of the mountain), Piedmont is a land of mountains….and wine! Monferrato (where La Villa is located) is just 45mins from the areas that produce Barolo

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Andalusia Spain

THREE WEEKS IN ANDALUSIA SPAIN

ANDALUSIA SPAIN, A FOODIE THREE WEEKS Sarah UK Andalusia Spain is home to so much more than just the Costa Del Sol, although that does continue to be a major draw with long wide stretches of pristine beaches. The Lakes of El Chorro are just an hour from Malaga and are turquoise blue – perfect

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KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI THAILAND

KAMALAYA Koh Samui THAILANDRELAX AND RENEW Shweta UK Peaceful vibes, elegant and unfussy living, communal dining paired with holistic Ayurvedic, Chinese, Japanese and Thai therapies,  Kamalaya Koh Samui Thailand will relax and renew every inch of your mind and body. Built on a rocky hillside with its own private beach, Monk cave, lush forest landscapes this

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Varenna Lake Como Italy

VARENNA LAKE COMO ITALY

Varenna Lake Como Italy Sarah UK Quick trip to Varenna Lake Como Italy, wedding venue hunting and we fell in love with Varenna. This pretty and picturesque town offers incredible views of Lake Como, but is quieter and more intimate that some of the other options around Lake Como. Staying at Villa Cipressi means you’re close

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Bilbao Basque Spain

BILBAO BASQUE SPAIN

BILBAO AND SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN Sarah UK Bilbao Basque Spain is a fun, vibrant and artistic spot, packed with fascinating attractions offering something for everyone; great food, culture, hikes, beaches and nightlife. Take the time to stroll around the city as each neighbourhood has its own personality and you’ll feel the wonderful Basque culture everywhere.

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RICK STEIN SANDBANKS BROWNSEA ISLAND FERRY UK

RICK STEIN SANDBANKS AND BROWNSEA ISLAND FERRY Shweta UK Rick Stein Sandbanks and Browsea Island Ferry are located on and off the small peninsula at Poole Harbour. Famous for its clean and sandy beaches Sandbanks is one of the worlds most expensive stretches of coastal real estate with one waterside street of 13 houses, estimated

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Manarola

CINQUE TERRE LIGURIA ITALY

Cinque Terre Liguria Italy Sarah UK It may be Italy’s smallest national park, but don’t let that fool you. Cinque Terre Liguria Italy, is a collection of five cliff side towns are linked by walking trails accompanied by incredible views. Picture postcard perfect and if you’ve never seen the Italian coasts, it’s a tough call

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Belmond Le Manoir, UK

BELMOND LE MANOIR, OXFORD UK

Belmond Le Manoir, Oxford, UK Sarah UK Oxfordshire heritage meets French flair, Belmond Le Manoir Oxford is one for the foodies. Tucked away in the picturesque countryside, this 15th-century manor sets the standard for haute cuisine. Holding Michelin stars for an astounding 30 years, with ingredients from the Manor grounds, it’s impressive without being too

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Italian Lakes Lake Como holidays Italy

ITALIAN LAKES LAKE COMO HOLIDAYS ITALY

Italian Lakes Lake Como holidays Italy Shweta UK Italian Lakes Lake Como holidays Italy is a picturesque step back in time. Lake Como is one of those special places where life slows down enabling you to take in nature and eat plenty of pasta! We were in town for a wedding, but we still had

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ROMANTIC WEEKEND BREAKS UK LIMEWOOD HOTEL

Romantic weekend breaks UK Limewood hotel Shweta UK Romantic weekend breaks UK Limewood Hotel is laid back boutique luxury. Set in the heart of the New Forest it’s country manor combined with formal gardens and roaming ponies. It’s cosy without feeling busy, formal enough to feel pampered and looked after but not pretentious. It’s quiet

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Los Angeles and San Francisco and things to do in Big Sur

LOS ANGELES TO SAN FRANCISCO THINGS TO DO IN BIG SUR

los angeles to san francisco things to do in big sur Shweta UK When you think of California, perhaps the glitz and glamour of Hollywood spring to mind, but California, specifically its coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco, offers so much more. You could easily take a quick flight from Los Angeles to San

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