27th October 2023 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

Ikos Porto Petro in Mallorca, A Luxury Family-Friendly Hotel

I’m well and truly on a mission to find the very best family-friendly luxury hotels on the market! And this time I not only had my pre-schooler in tow… I had my brand new baby, Noah! A brand name that comes up time and time again in the luxury family travel market is ‘Ikos,’ a… Read more »

16th October 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

Oscar’s First Holiday: A Stay At Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay

’10 weeks old and already in Ibiza!’ was the greeting Oscar received when we check into Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay…well that’s just how Oscar rolls… From even before we had a baby we always discussed how we’d still travel as a family, what we would do and where would we go… but despite numerous conversations,… Read more »

11th July 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

24 Hours in Barcelona

I’ve always been a planner, and never one to do anything spontaneous… however with the deadline for my British Airways Tier point collection year coming up, I started thinking… I needed one more flight to maintain my Executive Club Member Silver status and so a ‘points run’ was in order. It may seem decadent to… Read more »

27th October 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

Top Ten Things to do in Barcelona

A city of art, culture, great food, fashion and nightlife. I can’t believe it took me up to now to finally visit Barcelona in Spain but I think it’s a city I’ll return to again and again! Here’s my top ten things to do in Barcelona. 1. Stay in a Luxury Hotel With it’s beach… Read more »

20th October 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

El Celler de Can Roca: Dinner at One of The World’s Best Restaurants

The most important thing to me about travelling is once-in-a-lifetime experiences. I’m fortunate enough to have had a few; my first glimpse of a family of elephants in the wild, having afternoon tea with giraffes, bathing in natural springs in Iceland, meeting world renowned chefs and dining in some of the world’s best restaurants. These… Read more »

12th October 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

Exploring Art and History in Barcelona

Having only ever seen the beautiful art and architecture of Barcelona in pictures, I couldn’t wait to see it for myself! The concierge at Hotel Arts Barcelona organised a private tour guide for us who had a vast knowledge of the city plus she pre-booked tickets for us and we were able to jump the… Read more »

9th October 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

A Theatre of Food at Tickets in Barcelona

When we planned our trip to Barcelona there was once restaurant that was firmly at the top of my list: the world-famous Tickets by Albert Adrià. The younger brother of the legendary Ferran Adrià, Albert spent 23 years working at three Michelin starred ElBulli – voted the best restaurant in the world five time. In Barcelona, the brothers… Read more »

6th October 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

Beachfront Dining in Barcelona

For Mr S’s Barcelona birthday trip, the beach front location of Hotel Arts was perfect. Away from the city we really did feel like we were on holiday as we strolled along the soft sands of Barceloneta Beach, one of the oldest and most loved in the city. With the looming structure of the Hotel… Read more »

4th October 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

A Stylish Stay at Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain

Having always valued experiences over things, I decided to treat Mr S to a weekend away for his birthday. A huge fan of Spanish food and culture, Barcelona seemed the perfect city break – it would be Mr S’s third time in the city and my first and we couldn’t wait to explore together! Carefully… Read more »

25th July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

Dinner at Ático Restaurant by Ramón Freixa at The Principal Madrid Hotel

Just a ten minute drive away from Hotel Único Madrid is the beautiful boutique residence’s bigger sister. Also part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Hotel Principal Madrid boasts 76 rooms and just like it’s little sister, the hotel is utterly elegant with an exclusive, discreet entrance. The location is pretty fab too at the… Read more »