“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller” Ibn Battuta If you like weekends away packed with culture and history, Stratford-upon-Avon should be on your bucket list. Stratford is a small and historic Elizabethan market town on the River Avon in Warwickshire. The town offers the perfect destination for life-long Shakespeare lovers but there are more things to do than you may think. This town's medieval streets are filled with delightful shops, top-quality restaurants and pubs, all within walking distance of the scenic River Avon, and surrounded by the wonderful Warwickshire countryside.
“Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets” Oscar Wilde A magnificent escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life, Rhodes in Greece. Greece has always been one of my favourite places to visit with its cloud free blue skies and the crystal-clear Mediterranean Sea. When you throw in the Atrium Platinum hotels, it's a dream come true.
“Once a year go some place you've never been before” Dalai Lama Combining vibrant contemporary culture with rich history and heritage, Bath is the largest city in the county of Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built bath. Whether you’re exploring the charming cobbled streets, visiting historic sites or feel like a Roman for the day as you admire the iconic architecture, Bath could be the closest thing to time-travel you can get!
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” Saint Augustine There are many ways to beat the January blues but what has never failed to work for me is planning/booking a holiday. I've partnered with Atrium Hotels to offer one lucky follower of my Elegant Duchess Blog a 5 days holiday for two in Rhodes in a Sea View room with Half Board at one of the three amazing Atrium resorts. This giveaway is open worldwide – so anyone can enter! GOOD LUCK!
“Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets” Oscar Wilde As if London wasn’t already cool enough, it gets cooler! Whether you’ve lived here all your life or just arrived in town, my city checklist will help you hunt out the hidden gems. THE GAUCHO FILM CLUB – EXPERIENCE BEYOND DINING I never get tired of cinemas and fine dining but…
No visit to London is complete without a stop at the world's most famous department store, Harrods.
