Mijas Pueblo, Andalucia (Costa Del Sol)

Date of visit : March 2020 We just took the car up to Mijas for the day, and have created a video blog on everything Mijas has to offer. Such a stunning location in the hills, incredible views down to the coast, wonderful Spanish restaurants, historical sites and great unique shopping, it really is the…

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Florida Hotel & Spa, Fuengirola

Date of visit : March 2020 We’ve just enjoyed a night at the Florida Hotel & Spa in Fuengirola, visiting Christina’s father who is currently there for a winter long stay. The hotel itself is situated right by the seafront in Fuengirola, in a great position, and commands fabulous views across the Marina, beach and…

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Puerto Banus Marina & El Corte Ingles shopping

Date of visit : Numerous, latest March 2020 Puerto Banus is a marina town 6km outside of Marbella, and is renowned as a playground of the rich & famous. With amazing designer shopping, fantastic beaches, Millionaire’s yachts and super cars in abundance, this is a great place to visit for a day out during your…

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The Mijas-Costa Boardwalk

Date of visit : All the time! This is our video on the Mijas-Costa Boardwalk on the Costa Del Sol. We absolutely love the boardwalk, and visit it most days during our stays in Spain. During the summer the Chiringuito restaurants are in full swing, and in the winter it’s lovely to have a long…

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The Naiharn Hotel, Phuket

Date of visit : February 2020 We’ve just returned from Phuket, and the final days of our holiday were spent at the fabulous hotel ‘The Naiharn’. Situated in the south of the island, around an hours drive from the airport, The Naiharn is situated on the beautiful bay of Naiharn with its stunning safe beach.…

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Sirocco at Lebua, State Tower, Bangkok

Date of visit : Latest January 2020 Having visited the Sirocco Bar at the State Tower in Bangkok on a couple of occasions in the past, we decided to have another go on our recent stay in Bangkok. We were staying at the Shangri-La Hotel, which is conveniently just around the corner from the State…

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Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok

Date of visit: January 2020 We have just enjoyed a three night stopover at the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok, and it was the perfect choice. Having been to Bangkok on numerous occasions in the past, and staying at different properties each time, including Plaza Athenee, The Landmark, and The Muse, we decided this time…

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Marella Cruises, Central America Christmas Cruise

Date of travel : December 2019 Ship : Marella Discovery 2 Christina’s father joined Marella Discovery 2 in Malaga at the beginning of December for a transatlantic cruise to Jamaica, and then decided to stay on for the following Christmas fortnight cruise. Well, Christmas is of course a family time, so he asked if we…

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Cruise Port Visit – Cartagena, Colombia

Date of visit : December 2019 Cruise ship : Marella Discovery 2 This has to be one of our favourite ports in the World! Stunning architecture, amazing shopping, beautiful friendly people, and even an exotic zoo at the cruise terminal! Arriving into Cartagena is wonderful, you literally disembark your ship and after a few steps…

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