Tampa is buzzing! It a modern city in many ways, with plenty of exciting new things happening all the time, but if you know where to look, you’ll uncover the most marvellous history. So how can you make the most of 48 hours in Tampa. This is our perfect weekend in Tampa. Day One Explore… Continue reading A Perfect Weekend in Tampa Bay
There is a legend of which the sailors speak, the mermaid. These beautiful creatures live under the sea and wave to those poor deprived men, setting their hearts aflutter. Well, you may not believe in mermaids but have you ever heard that they may actually have been manatees with seaweed on their heads? Either that,… Continue reading In Search of Mermaids – The Perfect Day in Crystal River
Universal Orlando is probably the best theme park in the world. There, I said it but hear me out. The rides are phenomenal, it is great for kids and adults and even though I actively avoided the Harry Potter films for my entire life, I still LOVE The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It has… Continue reading 16 Universal Orlando Tips for Your Next Visit
St Augustine is Florida’s oldest continuously inhabited settlement. In fact, it is St Augustine is the USA’s oldest continuously inhabited settlement! This beautiful town has been here in some form or other since way back in 1565. Naturally, this gives it tons of history, bags of personality and a unique charm. If you are planning… Continue reading 20 Fun Things To Do in St Augustine
If your time in Los Angeles is short and/or you want to cram in a day full of fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, then you are going to need our top ten tips for Universal Studio Hollywood. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of one day at Universal Studios Hollywood… Continue reading Top Ten Tips for One Day at Universal Studios Hollywood
Venice Beach is a suburb of Los Angeles but it feels like a totally different place. Eclectic shopping, relaxed pedestrian strolling and delicious tastes abound. To learn all about this chilled out spot, and to have rather a fabulous selection of dishes for lunch, we went on a Venice Beach Secret Food Tour. NB: As… Continue reading Discovering Venice Beach Through Food – A Secret Food Tours Review
For years I have wanted to visit a fright night at a theme park. Scary fun in a nice, safe environment…awesome! The king of the after-hours scares is undoubtedly Universal Studios and so for Halloween 2019, we spent all day (and night) at Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights.
New Orleans is a culinary wonder. Influences have poured in from France, the Caribbean, the British and more recently, the Vietnamese. It has led to a city that is rightly known for its unique flavours. Creole meets Cajun, meets American, meets European. It’s quite the melting pot. So what better way to get under the… Continue reading 8 Foods You Must Try in New Orleans – A Sidewalk Food Tour Review
New Orleans is famous, or is that infamous, being a bit different. The only way to experience such a kooky city is to find accommodation that is equally cool. That is why we chose The Quisby. Part-hostel, part-boutique hotel and part-y spot. Here is our full review of The Quisby.
New Orleans has an air of the macabre about it. It could be the city of the dead graveyards, the voodoo rituals and rights in the city’s parks. Maybe it’s the gaunt faces of hungover bachelorettes climbing gingerly into their minivans early in the morning. With Halloween just three days away we got spooky with… Continue reading Getting Spooky with the Ghosts of New Orleans – A Ghost City Tours Review
Philadephia, in USA’s Pennsylvania, is chock full of history and is famous worldwide for its cheesesteaks. Turns out there is so much to do in Philadelphia! Somehow, we had never hopped on a bus from our many visits to New York to explore. With a friend’s wedding a short drive away in Maryland, we decided… Continue reading A Bed in Philadelphia – Apple Hostels of Philadelphia Review
Flying from London to the USA, there are so many airlines to choose from. We have travelled with British Airways a couple of times, and with Virgin Atlantic Airways an awful lot. But after a recent work trip, I finally got to write a complete Delta One review of their business class offering. It is… Continue reading A Review of Delta 767-300ER Delta One / Delta Business Class LHR – SLC
