Tag Archives: Weekend Breaks

October 28

ESCAPE LONDON AND VISIT AMERICA – The Three Fifty Hotel did a 360 – Palm Springs

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While there are all different styles and decors throughout hotels worldwide, I must say it is very refreshing to see a boutique hotel redesigned in such professional, modern,  chic, Italian style that still maintains a clean, streamlined retro feel to it. Interior Designer and Hotelier Laura Slipak has done an amazing job converting the old “Calla […]

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October 28

ESCAPE LONDON AND VISIT AMERICA – SAY “BONJOUR” TO LA MAISON HOTEL – PALM SPRINGS

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For those of you wishing that you were  on the  sunny, French Riviera during those cold winter months, you will be “enchante” to discover La Maison (‘Home’)  in Palm Springs, California where the sun shines year round. La Maison hotel was a just wonderful treat to review. It is a little corner of peaceful, provencial […]

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October 28

ESCAPE LONDON AND VISIT AMERICA – EAST CANYON HOTEL & SPA – BEST GAY FRIENDLY BOUTIQUE HOTEL – PALM SPRINGS

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New owners David and Doug (D&D) have just taken over this really cute, boutique hotel just and have done a magnificent job bringing it back to life. Vince greeted me, as promised, with a big welcoming smile and showed me to my room that had tasteful jazz music already playing in the background, cookies and […]

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August 22

ESCAPE LONDON – The Lace Market Hotel, the perfect place to create memories

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The Lace Market hotel is about a two and a half hour drive from London, ninety minutes by train. Just off the A60 are the historical hidden streets of the Lace Market, as you turn off the main road you are met with beautiful old buildings and an abundance of night life. The hotel provides […]

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January 09

ESCAPE LONDON: Head to the Beech Hill Hotel and Spa: Relax, Unwind and rejuvenate to the picturesque backdrop of the Lake District

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For the second weekend in a row, I was fortunate to be back in the Lake District, near to the town of Bowness-on-Windermere. I had been given the chance to experience two nights in the Beech Hill Hotel and Spa, and as always, I couldn’t wait to escape the pressures of work, for promised relaxation, […]

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December 11

ESCAPE LONDON – Get a taste of the countryside at The Pheasant Inn, Lambourn

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The Pheasant Inn in Lambourn is just minutes away from the M4, just over an hour from London and set in between beautiful country fields. The Inn has ample parking and as I arrived the beautiful sunset could be seen hovering over the luscious green fields. Entering the pub, you are transported into a lovely […]

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July 28

ESCAPE LONDON – The Mallory Court Hotel, Jacobean style and beauty only 90 minutes from London

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After a hectic week at work in the big city I couldn’t wait to get to Warwickshire and enjoy a relaxing evening at The Mallory Court Hotel. After a quick 90 minute train ride from London and a short taxi ride, my eyes widened as they caught sight of the stunning Jacobean Hotel. Sometimes you […]

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July 20

ESCAPE LONDON – Feel like Royalty at Brockencote Hall in Worcestershire

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Brockencote Hall is a stunning Victorian country house hotel near the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and part of the Eden Hotel collection. From setting your eyes on this stunning Hall, to the moment you leave, you can’t help but feel like royalty. The beautiful hallways are adorned with Victorian furniture and on the walls hang […]

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June 29

ESCAPE LONDON – Spoil yourself rotten at the Swan Hotel in Lavenham

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The stunning Tudor building is set in Lavenham, a pretty village noted for its 15th-century church, half-timbered medieval cottages and circular walk. In the medieval period it was among the 20 wealthiest settlements in England. Stepping inside the entrance you are immediately transported back in time, with beautiful stone flooring and an eye catching iron […]

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February 08

ESCAPE LONDON – 5 star food, a stones throw from the beach and excellent value for money! The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh.

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The White Lion Hotel is situated in the pretty seaside town of Aldeburgh, it is only a 90-minute drive from London, which makes it a perfect weekend getaway. The hotel is right opposite the beach, so close you can step onto the beach within seconds and enjoy the fresh sea air. Although we visited in […]

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