So by the time you read this I will be on a plane flying to Jamaica to the holiday of a lifetime.
The wedding is on Friday, I will be bridesmaid and my boyfriend is one of the groom's men. I will share all when I get back!
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Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Enjoying the Cornish coast...
It is always nice to get away and have a little break.
Due to money me and the boyfriend were unable to go on holiday abroad this year, so after a great trip away last year to Looe in Cornwall we decided to make our way back to the Cornish coast. This time we chose Perranporth on the north coast and about a four hour drive from Petersfield.
We spent a couple of nights at the Seiners hotel right on the beach, it was heavenly and very much needed.
On the first day we were surprised that people were so far away from the sea, but we later found out the tide was out and it came right up to the hotel by the evening.
Perranporth is very small but has a few pubs, fish and chip places and restaurants. There are many caravan parks nearby so a lot of the shops are catering for those on a tighter budget and self catering.
On our first day we had a drink in The Watering Hole a pub on the beach with seats outside, not very often you get to enjoy cider on the beach in the sun. It was really busy inside as they had various screens with Olympic events on, it felt more like a sports bar but the staff dealt with the crowds well.
That night we had dinner at Waterfront Restaurant, a coral coloured building just a short walk from the beach. I had pollock with prawns in a mustard sauce and my boyfriend had squid and a ginger, chilli and lime local beer which he wouldn't stop talking about, Atlantic brewers I think.
There was also a free salad bar. It was well priced and the food was delicious, really busy and they had a sweet trolley which was nice. Really good food.
We also went out for coffee at The Cove, which had appetising cakes and night drinks a the Tye pub and Green Parrot (Wetherspoons).
On our last night we had dinner in our hotel's bar.
We stayed at Seiners and it was well worth the money, prices vary from £50-£85 and was perfect. Breakfast had a cold buffet of cereal, and hot food including full English, mackerel and scrambled eggs and pancakes with bacon and maple syrup which I had both mornings and loved. The first time it was a proper pancake and the second was the more American type, I really preferred the first day. The boyfriend had the belly busting full English.
We also had a Cornish pasty (of course) from BerryMans bakery, a steak one which was good but not as good as the one I had in Looe.
So as I said on the second night we had dinner in the bar. We had asparagus with lemon butter and a starter of Doombar (ale) cheese and toast which was delicious, not sure where the Doombar came into it but the cheese was delicious, really creamy. For our main we both had fish and chips and it wasn't too greasy just yummy.
We also took a walk along the coastal path and got break taking views of the beach, well worth it if you pack your boots (or in our case trainers).
The whole holiday was fantastic and a thoroughly needed break, we even got sunburnt! Not sure how though.
For more on Perranporth visit the tourist website: http://www.perranporthinfo.co.uk/
And our hotel: http://www.seiners.co.uk/
Due to money me and the boyfriend were unable to go on holiday abroad this year, so after a great trip away last year to Looe in Cornwall we decided to make our way back to the Cornish coast. This time we chose Perranporth on the north coast and about a four hour drive from Petersfield.
We spent a couple of nights at the Seiners hotel right on the beach, it was heavenly and very much needed.
On the first day we were surprised that people were so far away from the sea, but we later found out the tide was out and it came right up to the hotel by the evening.
Perranporth is very small but has a few pubs, fish and chip places and restaurants. There are many caravan parks nearby so a lot of the shops are catering for those on a tighter budget and self catering.
On our first day we had a drink in The Watering Hole a pub on the beach with seats outside, not very often you get to enjoy cider on the beach in the sun. It was really busy inside as they had various screens with Olympic events on, it felt more like a sports bar but the staff dealt with the crowds well.
That night we had dinner at Waterfront Restaurant, a coral coloured building just a short walk from the beach. I had pollock with prawns in a mustard sauce and my boyfriend had squid and a ginger, chilli and lime local beer which he wouldn't stop talking about, Atlantic brewers I think.
There was also a free salad bar. It was well priced and the food was delicious, really busy and they had a sweet trolley which was nice. Really good food.
We also went out for coffee at The Cove, which had appetising cakes and night drinks a the Tye pub and Green Parrot (Wetherspoons).
On our last night we had dinner in our hotel's bar.
We stayed at Seiners and it was well worth the money, prices vary from £50-£85 and was perfect. Breakfast had a cold buffet of cereal, and hot food including full English, mackerel and scrambled eggs and pancakes with bacon and maple syrup which I had both mornings and loved. The first time it was a proper pancake and the second was the more American type, I really preferred the first day. The boyfriend had the belly busting full English.
We also had a Cornish pasty (of course) from BerryMans bakery, a steak one which was good but not as good as the one I had in Looe.
So as I said on the second night we had dinner in the bar. We had asparagus with lemon butter and a starter of Doombar (ale) cheese and toast which was delicious, not sure where the Doombar came into it but the cheese was delicious, really creamy. For our main we both had fish and chips and it wasn't too greasy just yummy.
We also took a walk along the coastal path and got break taking views of the beach, well worth it if you pack your boots (or in our case trainers).
The whole holiday was fantastic and a thoroughly needed break, we even got sunburnt! Not sure how though.
For more on Perranporth visit the tourist website: http://www.perranporthinfo.co.uk/
And our hotel: http://www.seiners.co.uk/
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Whoa we're going to Menorca!!
This time last week I was sitting on a terrace by a beach in gorgeous hot and (sometimes) humid Menorca.
We stayed at the hotel Xuroy in Cala Alcaufar (http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/europe/spain/menorca/cala-alcaufar/hotels/hotel-xuroy.html), there isn't much around the hotel but you don't need it, if you want a relaxing holiday where you can get some sun, sea, and sangria, or have the chance to catch up all the books you want to read, it is the ideal place! Cala Alcaufar is so peaceful and as the hotel only has 40 odd rooms, it isn't too busy and 'touristy'.
The staff are amazing, there are about 6 or 7 bar staff, all are really friendly and as the hotel is quite small they remember your room number, the drinks you ordered the night before and if you are lucky may even teach you a little Spainish (my boyfriend taught waiter Andres English as he attempted to teach him Spainish). Happy hour is 6-7, ideal to stock up for the evening, not that its expensive but it never hurts.
The holiday was so relaxing and the surroundings were beautiful, crystal clear, warm sea; sandy, golden sand; a cool, blue pool; and the food was delish! Dinner was a buffet with one seafood, one vegetable and one meat dish; salad and some sides and it was lovely! Most nights it was really difficult not going up again, again and again.
Some people in the hotel have been there 9/13 times and you can see why, the atmosphere was really relaxed and friendly with other guests wishing you good morning or good evening. Another great thing that can't be guaranteed but made the holiday extra special was the World Cup and Spain winning, no one was more happy than one of the bar staff who was praying and nearly crying that they would win, pure holiday gold.
To sum up Menorca was fantastic and I can see why people go again and again. So if you can go go go!!!
We stayed at the hotel Xuroy in Cala Alcaufar (http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/europe/spain/menorca/cala-alcaufar/hotels/hotel-xuroy.html), there isn't much around the hotel but you don't need it, if you want a relaxing holiday where you can get some sun, sea, and sangria, or have the chance to catch up all the books you want to read, it is the ideal place! Cala Alcaufar is so peaceful and as the hotel only has 40 odd rooms, it isn't too busy and 'touristy'.
The staff are amazing, there are about 6 or 7 bar staff, all are really friendly and as the hotel is quite small they remember your room number, the drinks you ordered the night before and if you are lucky may even teach you a little Spainish (my boyfriend taught waiter Andres English as he attempted to teach him Spainish). Happy hour is 6-7, ideal to stock up for the evening, not that its expensive but it never hurts.
The holiday was so relaxing and the surroundings were beautiful, crystal clear, warm sea; sandy, golden sand; a cool, blue pool; and the food was delish! Dinner was a buffet with one seafood, one vegetable and one meat dish; salad and some sides and it was lovely! Most nights it was really difficult not going up again, again and again.
Some people in the hotel have been there 9/13 times and you can see why, the atmosphere was really relaxed and friendly with other guests wishing you good morning or good evening. Another great thing that can't be guaranteed but made the holiday extra special was the World Cup and Spain winning, no one was more happy than one of the bar staff who was praying and nearly crying that they would win, pure holiday gold.
To sum up Menorca was fantastic and I can see why people go again and again. So if you can go go go!!!
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Holiday!
Everyone loves a holiday, luckily this year I am going away twice. A couple of weeks ago I went away with my boyfriend for a long weekend in Stockholm, one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited.
My boyfriend and his friends had the bright idea of doing the marathon there... again! Something I have no desire to do, but they are amazing to watch. The crowd really get behind the runners and I can’t explain the feeling of pride and excitement when you see the people you know running past you or crossing the finish line.
I have been to Stockholm twice and it is just amazing, the architecture, the people and the Swedish meatballs with lingon berry sauce are enough to make me want to go there again, however, there is one drawback it is so expensive. I think I heard someone say the tax is quite high, which is one of the reasons why it is so clean but as a tourist you can’t believe how much stuff is over there, and alcohol has a very high tax.
I would recommend that everyone visit Stockholm at some point and make sure you do the following:
• Fly to Stockholm Arlanda airport it is 20-35 minutes from the city centre, whereas the other airport is a hour and a half coach trip (on a good day)
• If you are not a veggie try the meatballs, with mash and lingon berries it is delicious! So much so I am no desperate to get some lingon berry jam, apparently you can get it from Ikea
• Visit the old town, lovely restaurants and modestly priced
• For beer drinkers they don’t serve pints the most they serve is 44cl, and if you ask for a small beer be careful my boyfriend asked for one and it was tiny, less than half a pint
• In June take your sun cream as it gets hot!
• If you can afford it stay at the Story Hotel (www.storyhotels.com), a gorgeous boutique hotel with a shabby chic feel to it
• Get the tube, if you are under 20 than you get it cheaper.
Not a definitive travel guide but some things I have picked up on and if it helps one person than I’m happy.
My second holiday is to Menorca, and is at the beginning of July. I cannot wait; our hotel is on the beach and away from the touristy hustle and bustle, pure bliss!
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