The joy of visiting the island of Barbados on more than one occasion is that you get to discover the island from a new perspective or to experience some of the special annual events that the island holds. Getting Out On The Caribbean Sea:Whilst traversing the island by rental car is truly beneficial some friendsContinue reading “Top Things to Do in Barbados: Boat Trips and Races”
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Discovering Tranquillity in Barbados’ Hidden Garden Paradises
With its warm tropical climate there are many different places open to the public where you can fill your soul with peace, tranquillity and beautiful flora. My two favourite gardens on the island are Andromeda Gardens and Hunte’s Gardens. Both have been developed over a number of years by individuals who fell in love withContinue reading “Discovering Tranquillity in Barbados’ Hidden Garden Paradises”
Discover Authentic Bajan Food on Barbados
There is a full range of gastronomic delights to be had on the island including a Michelin star experience at The Cliff which sits on the Platinum coast -that’s the famous West Coast with it’s magnificent golden sandy beaches where celebrity spotting is for some a regular pastime. I’ve personally tried Tides in Holetown, anotherContinue reading “Discover Authentic Bajan Food on Barbados”
Experience Christmas Cheer at RHS Hyde Hall Glow
I am usually the type of person who is out shopping once a week during November searching out the perfect present(s) for my loved ones whilst supporting independent local businesses in the small towns and villages in the Cotswolds. The tree and decorations are usually up by the first weekend of December complete with allContinue reading “Experience Christmas Cheer at RHS Hyde Hall Glow”
A Weekend Away In Cheshire
Life is still incredibly hectic even when you are retired! When you first retire you often sit and ponder how you are going to fill your time but once you are fully in the swing of things you start asking yourself “How on earth did I have time to go to work?”I’m starting to loveContinue reading “A Weekend Away In Cheshire”
Gardens of England and Wales -Top Attractions at RHS Wisley
In my previous post I explained how we had set off for our two day adventure in Surrey and visited Painshill Park. We had secured a great deal for an overnight stay at the Premier Inn in Cobham which, I have to say, was lovely and quiet and had pleasant surroundings.Refreshed we set off theContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales -Top Attractions at RHS Wisley”
Gardens of England and Wales – Discovering Painshill Park, A Hidden Gem in Surrey
As traffic to my blog increases I’m aware that a lot of my visitors/readers are not resident in the UK. I feel it is important, therefore, to write about quick trips that we have taken here which might perhaps be added to an itinerary on a future visit to these islands. I am also goingContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales – Discovering Painshill Park, A Hidden Gem in Surrey”
Exploring Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare’s Birthplace on the Edge of The Cotswolds
Where travelling further afield isn’t currently possible for us it’s nice just to get away for an overnight stay which is what hubby and I decided to do this week.We firstly travelled to Evesham before a bargain overnight stay at the Premier Inn at Evesham Country Park and then moving on to Stratford-upon-Avon on theContinue reading “Exploring Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare’s Birthplace on the Edge of The Cotswolds”
Discover Frampton-On-Severn, A Hidden Cotswolds Gem
This post isn’t solely for those of us who have been lucky enough to retire, it’s an ode to a small Cotswold village that up until recently I’ve somewhat overlooked. A small village that quite frankly has it all, in terms of the natural environment with places to walk, fantastic local food, hobbies to pursueContinue reading “Discover Frampton-On-Severn, A Hidden Cotswolds Gem”
Exploring Buckingham Palace, The Reality and My Opinion
I initially wanted this post to be a bit like a travel log, sort of a “what to expect when you visit this Grand Palace” which stands at the centre of UK society. But my visit raised questions within me which I’ve not been able to exclude so I have included these within the textContinue reading “Exploring Buckingham Palace, The Reality and My Opinion”
A Midlife Adventure 