I come from Texas, so really I’m supposed to know all about guns. But since I won that riflery award at summer camp age 12, my shooting prowess has largely been on the wane. Don’t get me wrong — I love shooting (I did say I’m from Texas, right?), but the opportunities to practice don’tContinue reading “Review: Barbury Shooting School for kids”
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Milestone Hotel: Family luxury in Kensington
I’ve heard of dream hotels, but this is ridiculous. After visiting the sumptuous Milestone Hotel in Kensington, touring the richly designed rooms and eating its delectable high tea, I actually dreamed about it. In my dream, I was wandering the hotel, slipping into unoccupied rooms and discovering arresting views, gorgeous artwork, and furnishingsContinue reading “Milestone Hotel: Family luxury in Kensington”
Mum blogger video review: Four Seasons Park Lane
[one_fourth] We recently visited the Four Seasons Park Lane, bordering Hyde Park and Green Park, for an overnight stay away from the kids. It’s a city hotel, which usually means more compact facilities and an urban feel. Here, the lobby is sumptuous, the spa has prime position on a high floor with wraparound views, andContinue reading “Mum blogger video review: Four Seasons Park Lane”
Blogger review of the Athenaeum Pudding Parlour, London
I first became aware of just how delicious dessert can be was a couple of years ago in Savannah, Georgia, when a friend took me to Lulu’s Chocolate Bar. In the moodily lit room sat girls dolled up glamorous/retro, guys ordering chocolate martinis and jazz oozing through the space. The entire vibe was yummy. (YouContinue reading “Blogger review of the Athenaeum Pudding Parlour, London”
Review: Holidaying in an Airstream on Isle of Wight
Destination: Vintage Vacations, near Ryde, Isle of Wight, 07802 758113 Great for: holidaying with other families, having a chill-out getaway Pack: Football, cricket sets, badminton sets, croquet sets, and the novel you’ve been meaning to read Don’t forget: Your wellies, just in case The one problem with writing about travel: you find someplace really coolContinue reading “Review: Holidaying in an Airstream on Isle of Wight”
Disney Dream cruises: good for family – and adult – fun
All cruise ships are big but on the new Disney Dream ship (1,250 staterooms, 14 decks) if you want a break from the children as they play on deck 5, you can have a drink in Hong Kong. Or New York or Paris, depending on the day. A panaromic LCD screen at The Skyline barContinue reading “Disney Dream cruises: good for family – and adult – fun”
‘Tangled’ and the challenge for Disney heroines
(Press screening – see note below*) This is going to be a week of Disney posts, as I’m in Orlando, being hosted by Disney for the christening of its new cruise ship the Disney Dream. More about that in upcoming posts. For now I want to write about the latest Disney film Tangled. We wereContinue reading “‘Tangled’ and the challenge for Disney heroines”