We’ve visited Positano at least three times (might be four but I can’t remember!) and always stayed at the same hotel. This year, five years after our last visit, we thought we’d try somewhere different. After a bit of research, we decided on Casa Buonocore – a boutique hotel. Why? One of the reasons was their beautiful decor. Lots of hotels in Italy, even if they are five star, are quite outdated and old fashioned. Located on the main road, although 70 steps above road level, it boasts a prime position. It’s a mere 2 minute walk to the centre…
At the end of every month, I like to look back and reflect on ten things that made me happy and that I’m thankful for so here’s my Ten Happy Things for July. My first Henley Regatta Thanks to the lovely ladies at Debenhams, I got to attend the Henley Royal Regatta with a bunch of fellow bloggers. The weather was amazing that day and we were treated to a lovely meal in the Riverside enclosure. Oh, and I got to choose a dress for the occasion from Debenhams! Christmas in July This heatwave has been insane! So when I…
Every day at 6:30pm, without fail, something special happens at Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives… It’s feeding time for the stingrays! For at least ten years the resort has faithfully fed the stingrays who otherwise might struggle to find enough food, explained their marine biologist. There are up to ten stingrays who come every day to be fed fish from the bucket, to the delight of the guests. Unlike at some other resorts in the Maldives, the guests at Huvafen Fushi are only allowed to observe the feeding and not feed the stingrays themselves. However, letting a stingray swim up and…
If the idea of an intimate, remote and luxurious island appeals to you then you absolutely must visit the Maldives. Trouble is… the Maldives is much bigger than you think as there are 26 atolls which span around 300 square kilometres. It’s one of the world’s most geographically dispersed countries but also the smallest Asian country with less than 450,000 residents. I can’t tell you where to visit but I can share our experience of Huvafen Fushi. Paradise on earth We flew to Male from Bangkok, which was a 4 and a half hour flight. Whilst it wasn’t anywhere near…
Italy has many fabulous beach destinations and every summer we discover new ones. Last year we visited Sardinia for the first time, with a long weekend in Olbia in the north. This year we decided to visit Sardinia again and chose Villasimius in the south. Sardinia is a huge island that is just over 24,000 km², has almost 2,000 km of coastline and is served by three airports. Although it’s really big, it’s actually Italy’s second largest island, with Sicily taking the top spot. Having been to two different places in Sardinia, I have to say that Sardinia doesn’t feel particularly…
