Posts Tagged ‘Luxury’
Rome by Steph & Melissa
We arrived in the evening so the traffic was light and from Ciampinio Airport to our hotel in central Rome it was only about a 35 minutes drive. It was lovely driving through Rome at this time of year and at night, as all the Christmas lights were glistening and it looked so festive, it got us right into the spirit of December! Read the rest of this entry »
Best City Hotels in Summer
Belmond Villa San Michele, Florence, Italy
Get the best from these stunning city hotel by visiting them during the summer months – from beautiful blossoming views to secluded private beaches we have rounded up our best collection of hotels that stand out from the crowd in the sun. Read the rest of this entry »
We have our Barcelona Winner!
Winner, Alex Johnson, Newell’s Travel
Congratulations to Alex Johnson from Newell’s Travel in Truro! After completing an Osprey Holidays city break booking last month and entering via email Alex’s entry was chosen at random. She has won herself a fantastic 5-star two night city break for two to Barcelona courtesy of everyone here at Osprey Holidays. Read the rest of this entry »
Europes Best Luxury City Spas
Pool at D’Angleterre, Copenhagen. Credit: dangleterre.com/en/spa-fitness/spa
Europe is home to some of the worlds most sophisticated, stylish and luxurious spas. Below is our top pick of five of the best luxury city spas that encompass anything from ‘One of the 25 Wonders of the World’ to some Vogue Magazine recommendations – be ready to become pampered! Read the rest of this entry »
My Multi-centre Adventure
Canal in Venice, Italy
I was lucky enough to get the chance to experience a 5 day multi-centre trip to Venice and Rome – and I’m still wondering why I have never done this before… Read the rest of this entry »
My Perfect Weekend in Paris
Victoria Palace Hotel, Paris
I was lucky enough to get taken to the romantic city of Paris this month for the very first time, and what can I say – I’m in love! From the visually stunning buildings, to the lavish food I was truly spoilt so I thought I would share a my best bits with you! Read the rest of this entry »
Best Cities for a Sweet Tooth
Always the one to look at the desserts on the menu first? Well we have just the cities to keep those sweet tooth taste buds at bay. From creamy cold Gelato to a warming Portuguese custard tart, these destinations have the best dessert spots waiting for you to explore.
Paris, France – Macaroon’s
Box of Macaroon’s, Laduree, Paris, France. Credit: commons.wikimedia.org
Foodies – Four Must See’s
A great dining experience can add so much to any holiday, sometimes it can even be the one thing that really stands out after a trip. Therefore we have picked out some of the best restaurant experiences in a selection of great cities, all of which will be sure to enhance any break away.
Noma in Copenhagen (Strandgade 93, 1401 København K, Denmark)
Marv med syltede grøntsager, Noma, Copenhagen
Typically British – The Afternoon Tea!
Afternoon Tea at the Balmoral, Edinburgh
Sandwiches and savouries, The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
Surrounded by stunning chandeliers, unusual palm trees and overwhelming cake trolleys The Balmoral’s Palm Court had truly captured me and I wasn’t even seated yet. Read the rest of this entry »
Top Shopping City Breaks
Apple Store, 5th Avenue, New York. Credit: Mark Sebastian Flickr.
From lavish designer emporiums to rugged vintage market stalls – retail therapy comes in many different forms and is often be the main motivation for a short break away. We’ve picked out our top shopping city breaks that will be sure to give you that retail high and some insider tips to help spend you time…and money wisely-er! Read the rest of this entry »
