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RIU hotels are known for being pretty standard wherever you go and this one in Negril, Jamaica was a typical all inclusive beach front style with spacious rooms , mountains of food and brilliant entertainment each evening. Rooms were spread over four blocks along the beach strip with a fair…

Margaritaville is a 5 minute drive down Norman Manley Boulevard from the Riu Negril resorts. Some hotels, like Riu Negril, will call the Margaritaville bus to come and pick you up from your hotel and the drop you off again at scheduled times throughout the day/evening. Here you will find…

Want to avoid looking like a tourist?

Getting Up If you struggle getting up in the morning you might need a new sleep/diet/exercise routine…..maybe. Try to get a good night’s sleep, even if it means gong to bed earlier and developing a new evening wind down routine. That aside, leave your alarm somewhere that is not within…

Aloe Vera bad reaction

Looking for something easy to read on the beach this summer? “When comfort becomes an end in itself, it is the Public Enemy Number One of elegance.” pg 32. ‘A Guide to Elegance‘ was published in 1964 and this is reflected in some of the authors views  (a bit old fashioned…

In response to an old New York Times article: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/09/should-schools-put-tracking-devices-in-students-i-d-cards/    Although this article isn’t about UK schools, it’s still worth pondering on. Isn’t it true that absenteeism from school, playing truant, involvement in antisocial and delinquent behaviour  are all well known reoccurring problems with school aged teens. Youth workers, social workers, education…

Hmmm, so we’re in for another heatwave that’s set to last most of August, sounds good. Ironically, the autumn/winter ranges are starting to make a bold appearance in most high street stores. Great time for some summer bargains!! 🔆 It’s a hard gamble waiting for clothes to go down in the sales,…

Apple Cranberry & raspberry juice  Blueberries This really refreshing with ice, and simple to make.

It may be known as fast food but pizza actually takes up a heck of a lot of your time to make from scratch. By the time you make the dough, knead it, leave it to sit and double in size (approx 45 mins), come back and roll it out, chop/prepare…

So many ways to use a coconut and save yourself some money.

I received this kit as a free product in return for customer review. Firstly, I figured the Zookki kit was probably adaptable to any GoPro-like action camera. I’ve yet to give my action camera, the Lynec 1080P action camera a thorough test run (including underwater) and will review this at a later date;…

This has to be one of the most extreme closing down sales I’ve ever encountered. ‘Everything must go’ takes on a whole new meaning when even the shop mannequins, and display rails are up for grabs, along with furniture from the offices out the back. BHS has been a household…

So maybe the term isn’t so common yet but pedestrian rage is definitely a ‘thing’, I see it every day in London. 😤 Tutting, huffing and puffing at slow moving buggy pushers, the five friends who walk side by side taking up the entire width of the pavement, the sound…

A tour around where William himself was born….

Built by William the conquerer in 1068 and still standing tall. The majority of of this attraction has been turned into a theme park for children, but the main tower is where you’ll see historic exhibitions of how things would have looked. The video below (not great I know, but it…

La Petite Auberge Islington. Delicious food that doesn’t disappoint. Maybe next time I’ll try the frogs legs! Tourette de légumes grilles Tower of marinated grilled aubergine, courgettes & halloumi Served on bread with saffron and roosted pepper dressing Champignons de Paris farcis Mushrooms filled with garlic butter, topped with breadcrumbs, parsley…

There will never be just one bag for all occasions, seasons and tastes. A clutch bag offers a few note worthy things: Minimalism Elegance Tidiness Formality De-cluttered presentation A clutch bag forces you to go into your bag with that bit more grace. As opposed to drilling your arm, elbow deep…

Another great bargain. Quilted leather gloves, extremely soft. Perfect for a smart, formal look. Echoes of Chanel…. Thick and fleecy on the entire inside of each glove – very warm Black. You can’t get any more versatile. Originally £29.95 Bought for a thrifty £8.99, can’t go wrong!!      

Art galleries are great places to pass time, ponder your own thoughts, and feast the artistic eye. There is something very calming about art galleries, regardless of whether you find any appreciation in the art. The National Gallery is oozing with historic pieces. I am amazed at the beauty and incredible size…

A place where people tend to flock, gather and potter. The National and Portrait Galleries are conveniently located in the square. On weekends there’s always some ‘Trafalgar Square-esk’ things going on to amuse you: Musicians (e.g. guitarists steel, band players) Magicians Illusionists Various kids’ entertainment (giant balloon blowing, break dancing etc..) Artists…

As a lover of spicy food, you cannot fail to find something you like at Chiquito, and there is always plenty of hot sauce on hand if you need a little extra bite!!

Just stumbled across this on WordPress: The pile of unread books by your bed keeps getting higher? Artist, writer, and creativity unlocker Austin Kleon shares six tips for reading more every day. via How to Read More — Discover

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If you love your designer labels with up to 60% off, take a trip to the self contained Bicester Shopping Village and wonder around these pretty cottage styled stores and grab a bargain. (Pronounced – Biester) Tip: Check the weather forecast beforehand – best to avoid a rainy day as this…

This competition is now closed. Nails inc: Very ‘on trend’ Rich colours Easy to apply Smart heavy duty bottles Popular non UV Gel effect polishes. Up for Grabs!! Nails Inc Covent Garden Place Gel Effect Nail polish and New Globe Walk (Glitterglobe) https://www.nailsinc.com/nail-polish/covent-garden-place_319/?r=nail-polish-colours Nails Inc Vitamin E Cuticle Oil Pen https://www.nailsinc.com/accessories/vitamin-e-cuticle-oil-pen_76/?r=cuticle-care…

The first time I watched Alamar I wasn’t sure what to make of it until toward the end. I didn’t get the point of it and thought it was a bit strange, long winded and lacking in any sort of meaty storyline. Where is this going, I asked? Now I get…

So after reading Mutant Message Down Under many years ago and enjoying it again recently I thought it deserved a well earned mention. The book is written as a work of fiction in order to protect the aboriginal tribe concerned, but based on their real life experiences. An American white…

Whether you hold any religious belief or not, you will enjoy an almost fairy tale sense of this imaginative retelling of the Lucifer’s biblical fall from heaven in a way that ‘goes behind the scenes’ so to speak  – to create a feeling of being there, watching related events unfold…

Sightseeing made easier….

So by complete coincidence, I happen to be at London’s Green Park on the same day as the Chinese president arrives at Buckingham Palace for a banquet with the Queen – just in time for a show of cannons being fired, and beautifully groomed horses are trotted down the park and…

  Firstly, the answer is no. Right now, I am not making any serious plans to go on a cruise, I merely went along last weekend out of curiosity and I must say, I came away rather inspired. River cruises are all the rage, the ‘new black’ if you like! Honestly,…

Being rich in protein and Omega 3 fatty acids (which keep your cholesterol and blood pressure levels down, help eye, brain and nerve function), salmon has quite a few note worthy credentials including: It’s a healthier alternative to red meat Protein rich Salmon is rich in a range of vitamins include in…

Next time you’re in House of Fraser on Oxford Street, pop up to the fifth floor (at the back of the children’s clothes department) to experience a feeling of Alice in Wonderland at a tea party, or dolls house afternoon tea. Well kind of. This is the second time I’ve…

360 degree view of London from the tallest building in western Europe. The building is split into various sections including the Shangri-La Hotel, domestic dwellings, and office space. I don’t really want to repeat all the building related facts because you can read all about these on the Shard website: http://www.the-shard.com …

Borough market has been known for being one of the biggest food markets in London, with a history behind it dating back to medieval times. Opposite London Bridge Station, the market looks like a large modern green house at first glance, however you can rest assured that there is indeed…

  Camden is a great place to go for lots of reasons. If you enjoy idly wandering around and feasting your eyes on a ridiculous array of shops, winding allyways rammed tightly with stalls, some weird some wonderful; food stalls and eateries galore, and you don’t mind a thick crowd,…

Given my obsession with fish and aquariums, it will come as no surprise that the London Aquarium is an old favourite of mine. Does anyone else feel like they’re in one of the ‘Alien’ film spaceships when you walk through Westminster tube station, it looks/feels very space-age-esk!!! Take Exit 1…