This spa-cation at The Ritz Carlton, Dubai is not to be missed. Nothing says spa or vacation quite like this luxury chain where you’re guaranteed to feel a world away, even if in reality it’s only a couple of kilometers.… Read the rest
Spa-cation
Mott 32
Far from its New York Chinatown namesake, Mott 32 is Dubai’s most recent and perhaps most spectacular Chinese offering. We arrive on the 73rd floor of The Address Resort and the first thing I notice is the Hollywood Glamour take on Art Deco.… Read the rest
Almyriki, Stavros Beach
We discover Almyriki, Stavros Beach, after a morning exploring monasteries on the Akrotiri Peninsula east of Chania. Hot and hungry we stumble in and are instantly cooled and calmed by this little beachside gem of a restaurant.
The view is stunning.… Read the rest
Achilleas Fish Restaurant
If old town lane ways and buildings from the Middle Ages can set the scene for a memorable evening, equally Chania’s beachside stretch along Nea Chora appeals. This little seaside stretch is bustling with beach goers during the day.… Read the rest
Secret Beach
I am already awake when Jasper creeps in just before 6am to rouse me for our secret beach swim. “Morning mum”, he greets me with a hug. Ordinarily I would groan, roll over and snuggle into my pillow for an extra nap.… Read the rest
Paradise
This is my happy place. Surfers Paradise. We started the morning with a meeting in a Broadbeach cafe that left me wishing I had not already eaten breakfast. The two coffees that I ordered were the best I have had in months, maybe even longer.… Read the rest
La Mer
It is the UAE National Day long weekend and while many friends are out of town or on local staycations, given the five days of celebrations made possible by the 3 days of declared public holidays, we have elected for a quiet extended weekend at home with a little La Mer celebration.… Read the rest
Ibiza Blue
Ibiza is one of the Balearic islands, an archipelago of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. Although it is well known for the lively nightlife in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni, where major European nightclubs have summer outposts, it is also home to quiet villages, yoga retreats and beaches for swimming, sun baking, dining and water sports.… Read the rest
Red Bull Air Race
Another busy week gone. I breathe a sigh of relief as I shut down my lap top on Thursday night. I have been looking forward to this weekend for the past few weeks since we decided to spend the weekend in Abu Dhabi for the Red Bull Air Race.… Read the rest
Antarctica, World Islands
Far from La Dolce Far Niete, the art of doing nothing, today we head out on a Dubai Marina Yacht Club rally to the World Islands. We have a line up of things to do!
We arrive at the Marina around 8:30am and Candida nearly has the boat ready.… Read the rest