Lunch at Restaurant Le Pressoir, Vannes, Brittany, France
One of the gastronomic highlights of our trip to Brittany was lunch at Vincent David’s Le Pressoir, just north…
10 great reasons to visit Vannes, Brittany, France
On our recent trip to in France, after moving on from Carnac, we also spent some time in Vannes,…
A day trip on a traditional boat (“vieux grément”) to Houat island
If you like the sound of an unforgettable day sailing to an island paradise, then this one is for…
10 great reasons to visit Carnac, Brittany, France
Having recently spent around 10 days in Carnac in southern Brittany, we thought it would be fitting to share…
Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France
We recently visited Carnac in Brittany – a resort famous for its Neolithic standing stones – so that our…
Visiting France with Brittany Ferries
Last year we travelled to Spain with Brittany Ferries and you may recall it was a rather eventful experience to…
6 tried and tested accessories from my latest trip
Our last trip involved a couple of weeks in Spain during which our boys competed in a sailing event….
5 of the best pintxos bars in San Sebastian
One of the highlights of our latest trip to Spain was our time in San Sebastián and, more specifically,…
Short stay: Bette Davis Suite, Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian, Spain
The elegant Hotel Maria Cristina is a member of the Luxury Collection, has 136 rooms and was designed by…
10 great reasons to visit Santona, Cantabria, Spain
Nestled approximately midway between Santander and Bilbao in the province of Cantabria, the town of Santoña is a fishing…
Short stay: Hotel Juan de la Cosa, Santona, Cantabria, Spain
Hotel Juan de la Cosa is an upscale hotel situated on the unspoiled, mile-long Playa de Berria on the…
Short stay: 4-bedroom apartment, Isla Playa, Cantabria, Spain
Our first stay on our trip to Cantabria in Northern Spain was at a self-catering apartment in the Spanish…
From chaos to calm: how our latest trip nearly didn’t happen
It started with a bang. A very loud bang. And it didn’t take us long to realise what had…
The definitive guide for UK drivers travelling in Europe this Summer
We are heading to Spain shortly with our car and a boat trailer, taking the ferry crossing from Portsmouth to…
