5th July 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Nine Amazing Bars and Restaurants in Taormina, Sicily

There are so many wonderful places in Taormina to experience typical Sicilian food, great hospitality and beautiful scenery. I always contact a hotel before we visit for a list of their recommended restaurants and I did this as usual but the concierge told me there was no real need to book far in advance. This… Read more »

28th June 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Our Maternity Photo Shoot and Places to See in Taormina

There are many things I love about traveling; beautiful destinations, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, unique hotels, innovative dining opportunities… but most importantly making memories. We kept our babymoon very chilled with little planned in the way of activities but one thing that I was very keen to do was a maternity photo shoot so that I’d have… Read more »

18th June 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy Pregnancy

Babymoon at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Sicily

The sweet smell of flowers, stunning views across the coast line, fresh pasta on the menu and a vintage ice cream van… what more could a pregnant lady ask for? It wasn’t easy to choose the location for our babymoon (our last hoorah before the arrival of baby Silver) and we asked ourselves many questions… Read more »

1st February 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy Personal

A Love Letter To The Amalfi Coast

Can you fall in love with a place? I think you can, I’ve fallen in love with more places than people throughout the years so I know it’s not hard for a place to capture your heart. Of all the places that I fell in love with, I don’t think any place gripped me harder… Read more »

7th December 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Seven Places To Eat and Drink in Rome

As a big lover of Italian food, I’m always excited to get in my fair share of pasta, pizza and more… heading to Rome, the capital of Italy meant we were rather overwhelmed with choice of Michelin-starred restaurants, casual trattorias and glamorous bars. Laura and I thoroughly researched (we both can’t stand having a bad… Read more »

5th December 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

The Top Ten Most Instagrammable Places in Rome

I honestly believe Italy is most photogenic country that I’ve visited, so there is nowhere more perfect to take Instagram shots than the capital city of Rome. Full of fountains, gorgeous domed churches and majestic columns it’s easy to find plenty of beautiful locations for the perfect shot. A disclaimer: I’m not for one minute… Read more »

26th November 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Finding Paradise at Hotel Eden, Rome, Italy

As I walk through the glass doors of Hotel Eden in Rome, I catch a glimpse of the curve of the balustrades on the marble staircase and the most wonderful memories come rushing back. Mr S and I spent our first wedding anniversary here just over three years ago, a year after we got married… Read more »

1st August 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

The Eight Most Romantic Places in Italy

Mr S and I have made a habit of going to Italy every year for our wedding anniversary. It’s not only our favourite country but for me it’s the most romantic place on earth for the beautiful scenery, fabulous fashionable people, luxury hotels and above all … the food!! There are so many places in… Read more »

4th July 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Five Fantastic Restaurants Around The Amalfi Coast

Not only did I fall in love with the beautiful hotels of the Amalfi Coast, but the restaurants were also exquisite. With fresh seafood, the aroma of lemons everywhere and simply the best pasta, I was in seventh heaven! Here are the restaurants that we visited and places that I would recommend. 1. Zass Located… Read more »

22nd June 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Le Sirenuse: A Legendary Hotel in Positano

While new hotels are exciting, there’s so much so be said about those great hotels that have stood the test of time. Those legendary places, famous for their history, unique architecture, famous guests and maybe even a hint of scandal? Well Le Sirenuse in Positano easily falls into the category of legendary hotel and I… Read more »