It’s terrible to adhere to clichés and stereotypes isn’t it? Especially if in the past you’ve been mildly outraged when someone else is guilty of doing exactly the same thing. Last week I was invited on a corporate day out you see. These invitations don’t come along very often so I tend to leap on them immediately when they do. But this one annoyed me a tiny bit. It was a golf and spa day. Golf for men and … [Read More]
What to wear and when?
Dress codes can be very confusing sometimes. And I’m not even talking about the cryptic ones. The likes of ‘elegant casual’ or ‘chic’ are beyond me. What on earth do they mean? I spend the weeks leading up to almost any event confused and terrified. Tonight for example I’ve been invited to a black tie event. Well, Henry was invited and I am his ‘plus one’. Black tie sounds innocent enough and it doesn’t cross his mind to wonder what he should wear. He doesn’t know quite how lucky he is. He see’s black tie on an invitation … [Read More]
Suites For My Sweet
Most of the time if you ask me what type of room I like to stay in at a hotel I’m really not too fussy. Once I’m in the right hotel you can give me a diddy one with a pleasant view and a comfy bed and I’m just as happy. But sometimes I want to feel like a rock star… [Read More]
Would you go on holiday on your own?
I tend not to go to the cinema unless I really want to see the film. This probably happens a handful of times each year and I must say I love it. There’s no doubt in my mind that the cinema is more special than watching something on television or indeed on a plane. The big question for today though is… is it ok to go on your own? I am firmly in the yes camp. I think it’s ok to do almost everything alone. Apart from perhaps tennis and tango. And a see-saw. But… [Read More]
Keeping it in the family
I’ve always loved family run hotels. Somehow I can usually tell when I’m in one within the first five minutes. It’s a range of things that give it away. The way you are greeted, the look and feel of the place, even the name of the hotel gives little clues that this place you’re staying… [Read More]
Adult only honeymoons…
My wedding is fast approaching. And essentially we are organised. Everything is kind of in place and the big ticket items like food, drink and a large white tent are taken care of. Along with spectacularly dull things like a generator and portaloos. The only thing left to organise is a nanny. You see we want everyone to be able to come. I know at … [Read More]