Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Double Tree by Hilton, Al Marjan Island. We return. After visiting last September and quickly figuring out how to lose time doing very little and yet a lot, we return to Al Marjan Island for some R&R.
Setting out on our road trip I have work calls to attend so the screens are permitted in the back of the car.… Read the rest
“Where are you going? Who are you going with? What time will you be home?”.
“Umm, I’m not really sure” I respond. I’m not trying to avoid the questions, I just don’t really have the answers. I’ve been invited along on a boat rally. … Read the rest
The Shangri-La Bar Al Jissah resort at Bandar Jissah would be a wonderful getaway for a weekend retreat.
There are actually a few distinct buildings that share the private beach at Bandar Jissah, all of which look wonderful. … Read the rest
JA Palm Tree Court is part of the Jebel Ali Resort, an oasis in the truest sense of the word. Located in the southern region of Dubai, near the base of the undeveloped Palm Jebel Ali and next to the Jebel Ali Free Zone and port area, it’s a lush green space set on the coast between sand and sea. … Read the rest
It is somewhat fortuitous that our Wedding Anniversary this year coincides with a visit from my mum. If it wasn’t for this, our anniversary could have very easily ended up being celebrated at home with the boys rather than something rather romantic somewhere rather luxurious like this little interlude at Bab Al Shams.… Read the rest
I wanted to visit Santai Retreat. Jason wanted to go to Spice Den, a restaurant that had been recommended to him. Thankfully it turned out to be one and the same! Spice Den at Santai Retreat near Kingscliff spruiks itself as ‘modern Thai fusion’ food. … Read the rest