When my sister sent me a text from the UK saying “Fifteen booked for Sunday” I assumed 15 people were coming for lunch. Little did I know that it was the name of a Jamie Oliver restaurant. Based a little north of Newquay in a pretty cove called Watergate Bay is Fifteen. The winds whirl…
Read MoreOn board drinking experiences vary and being the seasoned wine taster that I am, it felt mandatory to try the wine tasting experience on the P & O Cruise as well as the Mix-It Cocktail Experience. I take this part of my life very seriously (days at sea) and aside from writing travel blogs, dipping in…
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Fancy SIX fantastic Nights in Italy Exploring Amazing Food, Culture and History? Last minute I have decided to share my trip exploring Italy starting in 3 weeks. DATES: starts Wednesday 6th October and finishes Monday 10th October It includes 6 nights accommodation, 3 lunches, 3 meals and all tour costs. NB: Alcohol, shopping, tips, flights, insurance…
Read MoreWatching this little alcove evolve over the years has been fascinating. Only high quality, substance businesses seem to open in this venue. The Yard Cafe is the same. Low key, high quality and a little bit different. It has made it’s stamp mark on the cafe scene and soon, Friday TGIF drink will be on it’s…
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Not being a big fan of buffets, I went to Danny’s Family Buffet as surprise for the children and with no real expectation. I was pleasantly surprised! A family run business this restaurant is a land mark on the Cooly-Tweed boundary. Located inside the club house at Tweed Heads the open aired restaurant doesn’t try to be a…
Read MoreTimidly I set off on my first P & O Cruise with my two youngest kids. I had been on a cruise in the Mediterranean years ago but that was different. That was just me, heaps of new exciting places and no kids. P & O had not only my kids on board, but hundreds…
Read MoreMy favourite sort of day.. blue skies, Hot House Flowers, adventures, kids and The Farm. Having heard so much about The Farm at Byron Bay I was feeling remiss that I hadn’t been there. Today was the day. It’s a Saturday, and most people are getting wrapped up in Christmas shopping and the like but I…
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Why Wategos, Byron and Fishheads are my happy place A favourite of mine is Byron Bay, especially Wategos Beach around under the light house. It’s one of my “happy places” where time stands still, where dolphins break the water and the sun always beams (even on rainy days). Today was a perfect start with a stretch…
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The Tassie black pepper is still exploding on my tongue as I pass through the “hugs now” security check at the Hobart Airport. But nothing, can compare with the magic afternoon of pure taste delight I have been privvie to at Frogmore’s Creek. What an experience – what a delight – what a treat. Ruben Kopens…
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