Brunch At Cé La Vie

Brunch At Cé La Vie

Some brunches are about the food. Some are about the views. And some, if you’re lucky, are about the people sitting across the table from you.

Brunch at Cé La Vie Dubai was all three.

Stacey & Evelyn

Perched high above the city in the Address Sky View, Cé La Vie delivers one of the most talked-about brunch experiences in Dubai.… Read the rest

Cruising Dubai’s Sparkling Coastline

Cruising Dubai’s Sparkling Coastline

Cruising Dubai’s sparkling coastline provides an unforgettable escape from the city. Think sea breezes, skyline views and pure sunshine.

There are days when Dubai feels like a city made of light: reflections dancing on glass towers, pale sun unfolding over the Gulf and the warm promise of adventure.… Read the rest

Brunch With The Mantons

Brunch With The Mantons

Far above the city’s shimmer on the 73rd floor of The Address Beach Resort, Mott 32 continues to deliver on atmosphere and allure, this time with an afternoon twist for brunch with the Mantons. My return visit took place during their weekend brunch – an indulgent, table-served affair that fuses the theatrical elegance of the venue with bold Chinese flavors, and yes, the views are still absolutely spellbinding.… Read the rest

Oller del Mas

Oller del Mas

Oller del Mas is a captivating winery nestled in the picturesque countryside near Manresa, about an hour’s drive from Barcelona. I’m on a tour with Viator, having just come from the morning at Montserrat and everyone is ready for some tasting, combined with tapas.… Read the rest

September Staycation 

September Staycation

A September Staycation was deemed in order after a month’s worth of weekends spent celebrating a string of birthdays.  Plus, the weather is feeling almost bearable again after another long, hot, Dubai summer.

My husband and I take ourselves off to Le Meridian Mina Seyahi.  All… Read the rest

Côte d’Azur Dining – 5 of the Best

Les Bains du Castel

France is the home of gastronomy and although perhaps not acknowledged as the centre of France’s culinary delights, there are nevertheless, plenty of opportunities to savor some exquisite French fare along the stunning Côte d’Azur.

The count down begins.… Read the rest

Les Bains du Castel

Les Bains du Castel

Jason has spotted Les Bains du Castel on a morning walk and has surprised me with a booking for this evening. The stunning location is enough to set it aside as special occasion dining. We have already experienced a fair share of wonderful dining over the last couple of weeks during or Côte d’Azur holiday.… Read the rest

La Cassolette

La Cassolette

On their chalkboard advertising their daily specials, La Cassolette wishes you Bonne Dégustation! And Bonne Dégustation it certainly is!

I spot the chalkboard on our first lap of the tiny hilltop town,on arrival from Cannes in the morning.… Read the rest

Cannes: Café Hoche

Cannes: Café Hoche

Cannes: Café Hoche, lunch hour. Actually lunch. Café Hoche is a perfectly picturesque cafe on a street of perfectly picturesque cafes. On this summer day, they’re all buzzing with perfectly relaxed holiday patrons and Jason seems to be caught in the vibe, selecting the cafe and securing a table whilst I’m still deliberating over the street of menus, unable to decide.… Read the rest