France: Auvergne, Vichy

Vichy is located in the historic region of Bourbonnais, specifically in the Allier department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Visitors have come to Vichy town to enjoy the benefits of its reputed thermal waters since the end of…

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Sparkling thriller, a rum Halloween cocktail

  Every year my neighbour and I celebrate Halloween by having excellent drinks and lovely comfort food for dinner on the 31st October.  It’s such a fun time; decorations go up, and we dress up.…

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London’s longest dinner party

What best than starting the weekend with a bubbling brunch? La Belle Assiette created a beautiful dinner party which spanned over two days over this weekend. It included 100 courses served to 100 guests matched…

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Cream Tea Cruise on the Thames

  While in London, you can enjoy an afternoon tea cream tea in style this summer with the new ‘cream tea cruise’ from London’s leading river bus service MBNA Thames Clippers. At the moment the…

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London, Afternoon Tea at The Kensington Hotel

It’s national afternoon tea week, and  I got to celebrate the occasion at the glamours Kensington Hotel, in relaxing surroundings with delicious treats on the menu. Their new afternoon tea is served in the newly…

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