Posts by Charmaine Hallmark
Love Me, Love My Dog
Your dog is part of your family, so if you’re having a ‘Staycation’ (a holiday in the UK) why not give him/her a holiday treat too? We are a nation of dog lovers, so here are some places where your dog will be as welcome as you. When you’ve decided where to go – we…
Read MoreOh to be in England!
OH TO BE IN ENGLAND And all the sights to see – just as good, often better than overseas. If you’re looking for something to do without the hassle of airports and passports/visas and vaccinations – try one or two of these gems in the English Crown. Who can help but love Shakespeare? And how…
Read MoreColourful and Unforgettable Peru by Gabriele Scholes
COLOURFUL AND UNFORGETTABLE PERU South America was right at the top of my bucket list so when I was offered a short trip to Peru, I was very excited. Long haul flights can be exhausting, so the good news is that BA have started a direct flight to Lima from London Gatwick. It’s a day…
Read MoreCoco de Mer or Coco Chanel ….? The Seychelles and Dubai – heady delights! By Gabriele Scholes
COCO DER MARE OR COCO CHANEL THE SEYCHELLES AND DUBAI HEADY DELIGHTS by Gabriele Scholes I left the UK in great anticipation, this was my first experience with Emirates Airlines and so convenient too as they fly from Gatwick. A quick transit in Dubai and we were on our way to Mahe – the Indian Ocean…
Read MoreA Two Centre Aussie & Kiwi Holiday by Ann & Graham
A TWO CENTRE AUSSIE KIWI HOLIDAY by Ann Graham Dear Charmaine A big thank you for all the planning you did for our recent trip to Australia and New Zealand, everything went according to plan and we had a marvellous trip. It took us a long time to recover from the jet lag after our return,…
Read MoreOur Guide to The Garden Route
OUR GUIDE TO THE GARDEN ROUTE by Richard and Jackie Hi Gabby Just wanted to let you know that we have returned safely from our adventure, to sum up the trip is easy as it was fantastic from start to finish with all arrangements working perfectly and the choice of venues was spot on. To…
Read MoreRiver Cruising – how to choose
So, you’ve decided to try a river cruise …… you’ve decided where and which river…. now to decide with whom?! Let us help! Scenic – this is a 5-star luxury experience, with everything included from premium branded drinks, formal dining and a private butler! Scenic will take you exploring the rivers of Europe in state…
Read MoreThree German Christmas Markets
THREE GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS Travelling by train to Germany couldn’t be easier! I left London in the morning, had an easy connection in Brussels, to the Deutsch Bahn service to Bonn, and arrived in the early evening – just in time to immerse myself in my first Christmas market experience in the charming square…
Read MoreA Touch of Barbadian Luxury by Gabriele Scholes
A TOUCH OF BARBADIAN LUXURY Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick, convenient if you’re in the South, and a great start in the Virgin Clubhouse Lounge! Spacious and quiet, lots of seating and a treatment area for a facial or a manicure before your flight, a space for children and a business corner if you need to…
Read MoreAbu Dhabi Delights!
ABU DHABI DELIGHTS Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates – a group of seven Emirates. Unlike its brash and modern neighbour, Dubai, Abu Dhabi is a very traditional Middle Eastern city. Its charm is its authenticity – the ladies in their modest dress, the evidence of their religion and its influence…
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