Our Sicilian adventure began in Castellammare del Golfo, with a stay at La Battigia in Alcamo Marina. Highlights included exploring charming streets, the beautiful Spiaggia dei Faraglioni in Scopello, and enjoying sunset at the Marsala salt pans. Castellammare serves as a perfect base for discovering western Sicily’s enchanting sights.
Author: Tara Gould
Experience Luxury at St. Regis Florence: A 24-Hour Getaway
The St. Regis Florence epitomizes luxury hospitality and elegance, having been a favored spot since the 18th century. A recent stay included a signature champagne sabrage and a stunning suite with views of the Arno River. The experience featured a lavish breakfast and visits to local gems like a Christmas market, gelateria, and fine dining at Osteria Cipolla Rossa. A memorable occasion indeed.
Our Sicilian minimoon at La Foresteria, Planeta Estate, Menfi, Sicily
A 5 day minimoon at La Foresteria, La Planeta estate, Sicily.
Palermo before Christmas
When someone says Palermo, you don’t think of the sea, or at least I don’t. I think of the food. The Sicilian specialties. So it was all the more special to visit this City and be so close to the water. Yes I know, it’s an island bla bla bla, but I just don’t think…
Cozumel, an island in the Caribbean sea
From our hotel in Riviera Maya, click here for my review, we made our way via taxi to the port in Playa del Carmen. From the little I saw of the town, the beach and water are stunning but the rest is not. It’s not somewhere I would want to stay for a holiday due…
Mexico, Yucutan Peninsula
First stop Riviera Maya (click here for my blog on Cozumel) It’s been a few years since we have travelled beyond Europe. It all began with a rather squashed 11 hour flight from Gatwick airport. We always used our air miles and vouchers to fly long haul in the past. This time, we made an…
Discover Byblos Art Hotel: A Spa Retreat Near Verona
After ‘doing’ Verona very well, we decided we wanted a day off and went in search of a hotel with pool and spa for some r&r. What a find we made and all I can say is WOW! The photos speak for themselves, a unique space in what seemed like the middle of nowhere, yet…
Trieste – a short overnight stay
Somewhere my husband (previously known as ‘The Other Half’) has wanted to go for a while but it didn’t really float my boat, for absolutely no reason at all. However, after deciding to take a drive over to Croatia from Italy for a mini break, Trieste was a good place to stop on the way…
A week in Verona and Lake Garda
Just discovered this one in my drafts. We visited here pre blogging days (2016) so forgive the brevity, lack of specifics and basic writing! A part of Italy I had yet to discover and I’m gutted I waited so long. This was a trip that was very special, because it was with my other half…
Lake Como, Winter Wonder
So our annual birthday weekend away to Malta by air actually turned into a weekend in Lake Como by car (from Pisa) instead due to a sick dog. We had planned a lovely weekend with some friends from over the water in California, but sadly, it was not to be. Don’t worry the lake air…
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