The woman who let Wayne Rooney drive her car on the day he was arrested for drink driving has given her side of the story.
Laura Simpson, 29, reportedly drank a bottle of prosecco and vodka… Read More
Prosecco is one of those drinks that were nowhere and then all of a sudden it was everywhere. Now it’s often the tipple of choice, particularly for women and it’s easy to kno… Read More
Christmas is almost upon us, and villages and cities across France are preparing for the seasonal Gallic rush on oysters.
The French have a proud history of oyster growing, with cultivation… Read More
I went along to the MyJohnLewis shopping event at John Lewis Oxford Street today and boy was there a LOT of people buying stuff! It was amazing but slightly claustrophobic at the same t… Read More
Not having had the luxury of a clifftop spa hotel on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall before, I didn’t have much to compare Mullion Cove hotel with, but judging on my first visit I thi… Read More
In terms of location, The Nadler Covent Garden in London is hard to beat. A hotel right on The Strand and possibly the closest hotel to Covent Garden, you’ll find several hundred resta… Read More
Luxury country house hotels are already being booked up for for Christmas 2019 (even though it’s only September!) and with good reason: luxury hotels could be made for Christmas… Read More
It shares its name with a famous motor racing circuit but guests at the Brandshatch Place hotel and spa will enjoy a relaxing stay away from the fast lane.
As befits a hotel named after a… Read More
Luxury hotels could be made for Christmas. Think of the best luxury country house hotels for Christmas and instantly you can picture the festive scene: comfy sofas, roaring fires… Read More
While I’ve explored all over the New Forest for ALadyofLeisure.com, visiting hotels such as Chewton Glen, Lime Wood, Montagu Arms, Burley Manor and The Bell Inn, I had yet to make it a… Read More
To arrive at Langshott Manor hotel is to jump back in time. One moment you are in urban Surrey, passing through towns like Redhill and Horley and driving though a modern housing estate, and… Read More
The part of London between Portland Place and Goodge Street near Goodge Street tube station has historically been a bit of a culinary no-man’s land, with little to tempt you to e… Read More
It is a bittersweet moment when you go to a new restaurant and discover that it has replaced an old favourite. However in the case of The Secret Garden, located just opposite Clapham No… Read More
[Note: this review of Four to Eight in Covent Garden was published in 2015 and the restaurant is now closed. I’ve let it up here though as my blog is like my diary!]
The ever-changing… Read More
It is always a good sign of a hotel restaurant if you could imagine going back there without being an overnight guest and Apero definitely fits that description.
Tucked beneath the Ampersand… Read More
The Bellagio hotel and casino – our home for the next seven days
You’re never too old to visit Las Vegas – and here’s the proof!
Just a few days in Sin City brought… Read More
The portmanteau of breakfast and lunch, brunch has become the favourite meal across generations. The brunch Belfast has to offer is innovative and fulfilling, local delicacies being reimagin… Read More
Even though we all are capable of making our own cocktails at home, if you’re running low on supply, many bars are now selling cocktail kits so you can make your favorite drinks at hom… Read More
Gone are the days of visitors to Northern Ireland being solely reliant on guided tours and regular pilgrimages to the holy grail of tourism at the Giant’s Causeway. Plenty of options a… Read More
After months of lockdown, exploring the Cotswolds near Stroud with a stay at the Bear of Rodborough hotel near Stroud, Gloucestershire was just the things to blow away the cobwebs. This 17th… Read More
Hotels in the Cotswolds are always a pleasure to discover and having stayed in a few places owned by Cotswold Inns pubs and hotels before – the Bay Tree and Lamb in Burford, the Manor… Read More
Luxury hotel Christmas packages are getting booked early this year and with good reason. With the coronavirus pandemic far from over, it is uncertain what kind of restrictions there will be… Read More
Top 10 Honeymoon Resorts in the Maldives
With its more than 1000 coral islands and the unique location in the middle of the warm Indian Ocean, the Maldives has been recognized as a top honey… Read More
The Hugo Cocktail is one of my go-to spritzer cocktails for warm weather days. The champagne balanced out a slight hint of citrus with the sweetness of the elderflower liqueur. Champagne, sp… Read More
It’s officially the spooky season, and we hear no argument regarding whether it’s too early to start talking Halloween. Instead, allow us to present you a spooky-romantic Hallowe… Read More
What’s a holiday without some of the best holiday-themed winter cocktails in Chicago, right? It’s cold outside, and nothing beats a spiked hot chocolate or a classic hot toddy. T… Read More
People always say you shouldn’t assume, but we think it’s pretty safe to say most of us will need a good brunch to cure that NYE hungover as 2022 arrives. Or, maybe you did… Read More
This Strawberry Crumble Dessert is loaded with sweet, succulent strawberries and topped with an ooey-gooey streusel crumble topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped… Read More
Where did the time go? How is it August already!? Well, in that case, we better catch summer’s tail and make this month count, for real. So, allow me to skip all chitter-chatter and ge… Read More
Let’s catch summer’s tail with some bubbles! If you’ve been sipping on Rose all summer and are ready for a change, why not explore the best prosecco in Chicago? Plus, Natio… Read More
The Trademarket Belfast
Belfast is filled with fantastic bars and restaurants as well as amazing market spaces. These open air market bars are gaining popularity throughout Belfast with T… Read More
Wondering how to spend a day in Cork City? Well, you have come to the right spot as we have the 5 best things for you to do.
Located in the South of Ireland, Cork is a county that is famo… Read More
As February approaches it’s time to think of how you are going to woo your significant other again this year. Whether it is through chocolates, roses, or a fancy dinner it is time to s… Read More