Tall Trees

Tall Trees

An afternoon and evening of pure R&R awaits us at Tall Trees, part of the Westin Resort, Ubud. This is a tropical retreat that you could be forgiven for not wanting to leave. As much as there is to do and see around the area, after a morning at the Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary, we elect to spend the rest of the day enjoying the resort and its facilities.… Read the rest

The Penguin

The Penguin

Another perfect Dubai winter’s day.  Twenty eight degrees Celsius and clear skies.  Top top it all off, we have an invitation for The Penguin.

The Penguin herself

We’ve been out on The Penguin before, however, today is special as we are farewelling our hosts and will be sad to see them leave.… Read the rest

Antarctica, World Islands

Dubai Skyline

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!

JBR Skyline, morning

We reach the marina around 8:30 a.m.,… Read the rest

Beautiful Places

The Yacht Club restaurant

I am blessed to have many Beautiful People in my life.  Today, we’re celebrating the birthday of one of those beautiful people, Candida.  Not only do we get to celebrate with her on her special day but we have been invited to do so in a particularly beautiful place.… Read the rest

Sir Bani Yas Island

Oryx and Gazelle

I crack the curtains and the sun streams into our cabin.  We are moored at Sir Bani Yas Island. It’s already 8am but given that it was a late night for all of us, I’m glad that we’ve been able to have a bit of a relaxed morning. … Read the rest

Zaya Nurai Island

Zaya Nurai Island

“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

Swimming With Dolphins

I’m still buzzing from the incredible experience of swimming with dolphins at the Dubai Dolphinarium.  We had set the day aside early last month after birthday ‘season’ in our household (our two boys as well as my birthday, and incidentally father’s day, all fall in the same week). … Read the rest

Ornos Beach

Blue Water, Ornos Beach

Ornos Beach, Mykonos has the vibe of a small fishing village that has been invaded.  You can tell this was once a sleepy little town but tourism has taken over and today it’s hot and busy.  It’s the closest beach to the town of Mykonos with sun beds and umbrellas for rent on the fine white sand.… Read the rest