We were en route to Royan from La Rochelle in France’s Poitou-Charentes region, when we decided to stop off in the medieval village of Saint-Sauvant to stay overnight in a hotel which has caught the interest of the design cognoscenti in France – the rather interesting little property - Les Francs Garcons. Parking adjacent to the […]
Life's a Beach - at least it is in Newport!
When last in Newport Beach, California, I was taken to the Crystal Cove State Beach and was amazed at the wildness and beauty of this coastal spot. A stretch of the legs from the car park, you walk down to the beach, past some cute 1930’s restored cottages (available for rental - http://crystalcovebeachcottages.org/) down to […]
Want to run in an eco-friendly Marathon? Read on …
The Maraisthon, which began in 2010, is the world’s only ecologically environmentally-friendly race - or so I am told by Alec Day, a participant. I don’t doubt him to be honest as he is something of an expert, having run in 206 marathons over a 23-year running career. Flying over from Auckland, New Zealand, he chose […]
Five of the Best - Animal Associations
Five of the best modes of transport from across the Magellan PR client base when you next visit a destination or hotel on holiday! Canine Ambassadors, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Canine Ambassadors are a very popular feature at Fairmont Hotels – one ‘Catie Copley’ even has her own book! Travellers missing their own furry friend, […]
See a legend in the making in Rochefort: the Hermione
Hailing from an historic nautical city like Portsmouth and with a grandfather who was a master shipwright, I suspect that an interest in ships is built into my DNA. It might be unsurprising therefore to read this post about a ship called Hermione, one of the most interesting historical building projects I have ever witnessed. […]
I can't believe I have been tweeting for a year now …
It’s been a year since I was introduced by @aceglobetrotter to Twitter on a press trip - literally forced to post something - under her kind guidance. Her hand-holding was vital at the beginning as it is quite simply terrifying to post your first tweet - I remember it oh so well. Now a year […]
Queen's Enclosure - part of the historic Forest of Bere
Queen’s Enclosure, Waterlooville, Hampshire When I moved to Waterlooville with The Hound, my trusty canine companion, a key priority was to look for good places to walk together, spoilt as we were when living in London with Wimbledon Common. It was therefore with surprise and excitement that I realised that my new house was very […]
Feet Nibbling Has Come to Guildford …
It may sound like a strange concept but the fish manicure and pedicure is the latest trend to hit the high-street. The service which has previously only been reserved to the capital now has concessions appearing all over the country. The practice which uses adeptly named ‘doctor fish’ requires you to submerge your feet (or hands) […]
It’s not Bulldog Drummond, but dogs are welcome…
Favoured by students and locals alike, the Drummond specialises in substantial food and beverages at an affordable price. Located on the outskirts of Guildford city centre, The Drummond is a recently ‘revamped’ food and drink establishment that offers a calm and relaxed atmosphere as well as friendly, enthusiastic bar staff. The quaint décor and eclectic […]
My first Chaya Teahouse Experience
I credit my “LondonLovelies” twitter friends with introducing me to some great London experiences and one I still recall with delight was my recent visit to the Chaya Teahouse in London’s exclusive enclave of Notting Hill. Entered via a charming courtyard, five minutes from the hustle and bustle of All Saints Road, my elevated stress levels […]