Posts in the Personal category

21st August 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Personal Pregnancy

My Birth Story: A C-Section at the Lindo Wing

This blog post is my own personal experience of a C-Section under private health care in the UK and of course I have no medical background. I’m aware everyone has a different experience and I would love to know about yours in the comments.  Through every stage of my pregnancy I enjoyed reading blogs and… Read more »

30th July 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Personal Pregnancy

Hello World

Hello world! Introducing Oscar Ezra Silver, born on the 18th July 2019, three weeks earlier than expected because he just couldn’t wait to see the world! Despite a slightly earlier than expected entrance to the world, he was a healthy 6 pounds and 6 ounces and required no time in intensive care. Meaning he was… Read more »

16th July 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel General Top Tens Luxury Travel Tips Personal

Ten Places to Go on Your Babymoon

It’s time for you and your other half to go on your final fling before the responsibility of your baby is in your hands. The world is your oyster (sort of!) so where have you always wanted to go, or is there a special place that you’ve always wanted to return to? Where not to… Read more »

10th July 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Personal Pregnancy

My Baby Shower

One thing I was keen to do when I found out I was pregnant was to have a baby shower. I don’t think they’re too common in the UK yet as I’ve only been to a few myself even though many of my friends have children but that being the case I don’t get to… Read more »

1st July 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel General Personal

My Travel Super Power

If I had a travel superhero name it would be ‘Super-Organised Girl’ with my super powers being the ability to create spreadsheets within the blink of an eye, x-ray vision that allows me to see straight through reviews and find just what I’m looking for on TripAdvisor, I have super human endurance when it comes… Read more »

11th June 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Personal Pregnancy

Pregnancy Diaries: The Second Trimester: Weeks 20 – 28

It was with great relief that I entered the second half of the second trimester. My anxiety about the baby’s and my own health started to lift and I was able to enjoy a chilled out press trip to Jersey followed fairly shortly by my girly trip to Babington House. Getting the all clear on… Read more »

10th May 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Top Tens Luxury Travel Tips Personal Pregnancy

Ten Tips For Planning a Babymoon

The babymoon… what exactly is it? Well put simply it’s the last holiday taken by parents-to-be before the arrival of their baby. It’s the ‘final fling’, the ‘last hoorah’ and a chance to take some time that’s all about you before you new arrival enters your life. Though Mr S has been referring to it… Read more »

1st May 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK Top Tens Personal

Five UK Hotels Perfect for a Babymoon Staycation

A babymoon or final fling is the perfect way to celebrate the pending arrival of your little one, whilst getting a last chance to have a holiday on your own. But getting on a plane whilst pregnant can be a little daunting with the prospect of uncomfortable seats, increased risk of DVT or worst case… Read more »

31st March 2019 | Everyday Luxury Travel General Top Tens Personal

Ten Ways Instagram has Changed my Travel Habits

I have confessed before that Instagram has changed the way I travel and while this may have negative connotations to some, to me it is only positive. Enhancing the way I travel, collecting memories and seeing things in a different light. This month as part of our travel link up on ‘habits’ I want to… Read more »

12th March 2019 | Luxury Travel General Top Tens Luxury Travel Tips Personal

The Five Most Beautiful Places I’ve Ever Visited

There’s nothing like a place full of beauty (whether natural or man made) to capture your heart while travelling. Here’s my list of the five most beautiful places that I’ve visited. 1. Amalfi Coast  Maybe one day I’ll stop going on about how amazing the Amalfi Coast in Italy is but that isn’t yet…I’m still… Read more »