26th June 2015 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Romance in Rome: Luxe Lunches

When I was putting together my plans for Rome I found it wasn’t too challenging to find places for dinner (though I did have to contend with the fact that lots of places were closed on Sunday and Monday!). There a simple equation which I follow: Michelin Stars + A Room With A View = A… Read more »

19th June 2015 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe France

Twilight in Paris: An Evening of Discovery with Renaissance Hotels

Despite our early start, we were having such an incredible time in Paris that the adrenaline was pumping and resting wasn’t exactly at the forefront of our minds! Even so I was excited to check in to our hotel and take a moment to reflect on the morning’s activities and quickly check my emails! We… Read more »

17th June 2015 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe France

A Beautiful Day in Paris with Renaissance Hotels

I haven’t been to Paris for three years, since I took Mr Silver there as a birthday surprise and I’d forgotten how quick and easy the Eurostar is. A quick check in and a smooth two hour journey later we had traversed the channel and had our feet on French soil ready to enjoy our… Read more »

10th June 2015 | Everyday Luxury Travel Italy Top Tens

My Top Ten Things to Do when in Rome

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and there is so much to see! We only had two days so it was impossible to do see it all but here are some of my highlights and unmissable moments to experience in the Eternal City. 1. Channel your inner Gladiator at The Coliseum It’s unbelievable that this… Read more »

3rd June 2015 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Romance in Rome: Anniversary Dinner at La Terrazza Dell’ Eden

I honestly can’t believe how quickly a year has gone and that Mr S and I have just celebrated our one year anniversary! Before heading off to our anniversary dinner we exchanged gifts; he’d bought us dance classes at the place where we’d learnt our wedding dance. We’d loved our dance classes as they’d been… Read more »

28th May 2015 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Romance in Rome: Dinner at Aroma

I love a skyline: London, New York, Paris, Hong Kong are all beautiful views with towering skyscrapers, iconic monuments and beautiful bridges. But nothing is quite so unique as the view of Rome from a balcony. I’d been to Rome before so I knew what to expect but Mr S was blown away by how… Read more »

27th May 2015 | Everyday Luxury Luxury Travel Europe Italy

Romance in Rome: Staying at the Hotel Eden

When Mr S and I thought about where we wanted to spend our first wedding anniversary, Italy was our top choice. I loved the idea of strolling along the cobbled streets eating gelato, sipping coffee in the piazza and sharing a plate of spaghetti, Lady and the Tramp style. Though other cities were on the… Read more »

6th May 2015 | Everyday London Life Luxury Travel Europe UK Tours

Macarons and Mews: A Tourist in my own City

I’ve lived in London for ten years now and I really try to never take it for granted. I feel so lucky to live in a city with so much history and culture and so many fun things to do. I’m always looking for something a bit different and I’d already read about Yannick’s Macarons… Read more »

12th March 2015 | Everyday London Life Luxury Travel Europe UK

A Day in the Life: Exploring Victoria

Of all the wonderful areas of London to explore, Victoria may not be top of your list. When I first moved here it was pretty limited in terms of places to eat and shop…there were two Pizza Expresses, Ask, Zizzi and the standard million Starbucks and Pret a Manger. But Victoria is undergoing a regeneration… Read more »

11th March 2015 | Everyday Luxury Luxury Travel Europe Asia Turkey Turkey

Four Seasons in One Day in Istanbul

You may have noticed that there’s one hotel group that I absolutely adore and it appears often on my blog…I love the Four Seasons as I think they are unlike any other hotel brand, each of the hotels that I’ve visited is tailored specifically to suit the location. And Istanbul has not one, but two… Read more »