Do you ever get seated in a restaurant and feel unhappy with the location? I often get seated somewhere and if it was just me and Dave I would complain but when I am with friends I am reluctant to say anything. What would you do? Would you feel unhappy or ask to move? I […]
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However, we booked a Virgin Voyage, as we had always been impressed with Virgin’s Customer Service. We have always been big supporters of the Virgin Brand, being classed as frequent Virgins, back in the day, and even invited to Richard Branson’s to a party. Whilst we had lots of admin issues, pre-cruise – that we
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As I get older I don’t frequent bars the same as I used to. However, there are some bars that are worth going to. The HarBar on the 6th, is one of those bars. It is noted as one of Southampton’s best drinking and dining destinations. It is a spectacular rooftop destination, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows
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Restaurants, as you know I go to quite a few and whilst I know food isn’t always perfect. Sometimes dishes aren’t quite what you expect or others the food tastes awful………but it is awful or just not to your taste? You don’t like the food, it is not as expected or it is cold. What
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Local restaurants, I can’t do this Blog without mentioning my go to restaurant. My happy place. The Swan at West Malling, in Kent, is just amazing. The main restaurant has always been really modern and light. However, the Garden Terrace is just amazing ,in both summer and winter. The food is incredible and the menus
Over the last few years UK hotels have upped their game with their coffee shops. Historically hotels had large grand restaurants or grubby canteen type restaurants but all that has changed. Most major hotel brands now having modern coffee shops, with smart uncomplicated menus and a vast arrays of drinks, other than coffee. My current
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I prefer the smaller theatre than a big venue. There are lots of great large theatres in London and around the Country but there are some great small theatres. My favourite smaller theatre in Central London is The Other Palace. It was previously owned by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and it has been recently purchased
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Let’s talk breakfast, love it or hate it – breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. I am not a lover of the normal breakfast items, as I don’t like milk – which sort of scuppers eating breakfast cereal. I also hate eggs. Breakfast at most places these days is
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How do you feel about returning to the theatre post COVID? We have been to several theatres since theatres reopened, and in the main have felt very happy with the procedures. However, some theatres have taken it a bit too far, in my opinion, and by having one way systems etc. were causing queues at
My favourite hotels One of my favourite hotels in the UK is the Southampton Harbour Hotel. The staff are excellent, and nothing is too much trouble. The Concierge Desk is second to none. The rooms I have stayed in have all been wonderful. I have stayed in a few different room types, but the Deluxe
