Corfu Trip Report 2019

Just back from another trip to Corfu. Corfu is somewhere we return to regularly. We love the island but also its home for Jane’s sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Chas. So here’s my latest Corfu…

Madeira Trip Report – Part 2

I had a great reaction to the first part of my Madeira Trip Report (click here), I hope you enjoy part 2 as much Day 4 Time for the gang to go home today. Its…

Madeira Trip Report – Part 1

Madeira is a place I have fancied visiting for some time now. An annual short break with friends gave us an ideal opportunity to try it out. The gang booked 3 nights in Madeira, but…

Chris’s Favourite Hotels in Europe and the Rest of the World

As promised in my UK favourite hotels post (click here), here are my favourite hotels in Europe and the Rest of the World. Favourite Hotels in Europe  La Perouse, Nice The Hotel La Perouse is…

Viareggio – Tuscany by the sea!

Tuscany is synonymous with beautiful old towns, hilltop villages, vineyards and fields of sunflowers. It’s not somewhere that you usually associate with a seaside break! Where is Viareggio? When friends suggested a short break in Viareggio,…