January and February can seem a little bleak - the Christmas festivities are over, the decorations are down and work beckons, but there's still a lot of winter to get through. I find it helps to have something exciting to look forward to, so I always try to plan ahead and get some kind of break in the diary for early in the new year. This time around I'll be heading off on an adventure to the . . .
A wintry woodland stay at TreeHouse Retreats, West Sussex
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] There's always something magical about spending time in woodland: the dappled light filtering through the branches, the rustling leaves underfoot, the birdsong up above, the sense of being hidden away in an enchanted fairytale world... It's particularly special in autumn and winter . . .
Top tips for a relaxed city break in Delft
Back in January I spent several days in the Netherlands on photoshoots for my book. I had no time to explore around work, but I loved the brief glimpses I got of one city - Delft - so much that I vowed to go back with Chris to see it properly. Well, a few weeks ago we did just that, and it certainly lived up to my expectations . . .
Tregulland – a large & luxurious house rental in Cornwall
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own.] I often dream of getting a group of friends and family together for Christmas, a New Year celebration, a big birthday or just a weekend of fun and relaxation. And now I've found the perfect venue for it - Tregulland in northern Cornwall . . .
Minimalist design in a historic setting – Casa Grande Hotel in La Rioja, Spain
I've already shared a guide to visiting La Rioja - the second stage of my recent 12-day road trip around northern Spain with my friend Becky - but I loved one of the two Rioja hotels that we stayed at so much that I couldn't resist giving it a post of its own. It's called Casa Grande Hotel, and it's perfect for anyone who likes great design, great food and great hospitality . . .
A guide to visiting La Rioja, Spain
Today I'm sharing the second leg of my recent 12-day road trip around northern Spain with my friend Becky: the beautiful province of La Rioja, just over an hour's drive south of our starting point Bilbao on the other side of the Sierra Cantabria mountain range. La Rioja is world-famous for its high-quality wines and contains three separate wine-making regions . . .
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