Destination Discovery

Another view of St Paul’s Cathedral, this time from the shopping area on Cheapside - a lesser known area to the east.

May might be my favorite month in England, with (often but not always, it’s an island after all) sunny warming weather and plenty of blooms across meadows and stone walls across the country! But April hosts a huge surprise in the undergrowth. Bluebells spread slowly and take 5-7 years to come of ag

See if you can guess by the view where I am this spring, but wow has England’s capital been enjoying a sunny start to the season!!!

Happy people arriving into London from Paris, probably even happier on the incredibly rare occasion there’s huge disruption at Heathrow. Enjoy your time in London, folks!

I loved Ninja Turtles as a child, my kids are just discovering SpongeBob during the last few months. And I think all kids are just Paw Patrol fans at birth, no? If you love any of the Nickelodeon characters there are plenty to meet and even more cool art and sculptures to discover around the resor

Sitting on the balcony, just ordered breakfast from room service. There’s a wonderful dawn breeze… And this view

It’s quite the building, with the bronze eagle casting an eye over (at least part of) Grosvenor Square! Home to the US Embassy until 2018 - the new embassy building is closer to the also rejuvenated Battersea Power Station - it’s great to see a new lease on life for the structure. No exact date

Akumal, meaning “Place of turtles” in Mayan. Akumal is one of my all time favourite places, white sand, crystal clear water and amazing sea-life. I have spent many beautiful days snorkelling and relaxing here. I am very much looking forward to returning with my family.

Xcaret is a truly wonderful Cultural experience, stepping back in-time to see how the Mayans existed is astonishing. Have you been? Or do you plan on visiting?

With 21 slides and 2 rivers - one lazy, one adventure! - and an actual replica of Adventure Bay... the kids are SO excited to go to Nickelodeon this weekend! There's also an activity pool, apparently with some sort of community challenge to perform. Wondering how long before my wife's inner sporti

Did you know, “Tulum” means wall, trench or fence in Mayan, but the now iconic name wasn't its first. Tulum was originally Zamá, “City of Dawn”.

Anyone get this reference? Feeling pretty excited!!!

Natural freshwater pools formed by collapsed cave systems, these mystical water passages were sacred portals to the underworld for Mayans. Crystal-clear waters, stunning rock formations, and unique underwater ecosystems make them geological treasures.

Connecting Kolkata with the world famous Ganges, Pandaw is introducing a brand new itinerary from October on board the 18-stateroom Kalaw Pandaw river cruise ship. The itinerary spans 10 days across West Bengal, India, and includes 2 nights in Kolkata and late check out on the final day meaning y

More of the “spring has sprung” theme, check out these amazing wisteria blooms in London’s bustling Kentish Town! Have you got anything like this in your neighborhood?

I’m not talking about mini replica or kit cars, nor any type of custom hobbyist job. I’m after street legal, local or big name commercial manufacturer, which someone might be driving for day to day use. For example, I spotted this beauty in north London the other day - Europeans are somewhat famou

I’m going to have to do some digging, find out what this structure might be. I don’t think it has any structural purpose, maybe a local relic from the 2012 Olympics in London? The colors change and you can see the “Helix” from the nearby Olympic Park in Stratford, but I’m happy to be entirely surp

A rather chic pair of galleries almost hidden away in one of London’s famous fashion regions, although a private collection they’re accessible in a way London’s larger collections used to be - that is, you simply walk in off the street and stay as long or as little as you like. No advanced tickets

Only yards from the lobby reception at Nickelodeon Resort Riviera Maya, it’s one of the biggest water parks in all of Mexico! But what does it look like? Is it busy? Is there food? Is it really all that fun!?! I’m here all week with a family group of 17 and loving every moment of it. Here’s a pea

One of the least appealing places in any airport, Terminal 5 has a new set of scanning and x-ray tools which allegedly remove the need for you to remove most items from your carry on or your person. During a recent family trip, we found the equipment to be pain free but the process was probably con

Ancient Mayan magic meets pristine Caribbean waters! What would you do first, visit the ruins or go for a swim?

No wonder Cozumel is famous for it, you can dive with over 500+ species of coral. Explore underwater wonders through snorkelling, scuba diving, or marine tours! Have you been to Cozumel? I also enjoyed riding a scooter around the island and eating at beach front restaurants. This photo is from San

Most will know that Lucha Libre originated in Mexico. This will be one of my first souvenirs returning to Mexico as a now mother of two, especially because my little cuties love to dress up, rough and tumble.

Only a few short weeks ago Celebrity surprised many by retiring 2 of their 3 exclusive Galapagos Islands ships from the fleet. Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration set sail for the last time December 24, 2024. If you weren't aware, Ecuador has some pretty strict rules about the total capaci

I've seen these guys on a few trips to Mexico or Costa Rica, hoping to see more with my kids on our next visit! Although I strongly suspect my wife will also appreciate how fun they look :) Apparently they're pretty quick for short sprints, I've been reading some claims between 21 and 30 miles p

Men are simple creatures, aren't we? I was happy enough with plans to meet a friend for a beer or two in London's famous Notting Hill area when he suggested we meet at The Champion. Bonus points, they serve Guinness! But imagine my surprise when I nipped downstairs to use the gentlemen's loos and s

In just a few short weeks, my family and I will be traveling to this beautiful destination - to enjoy a relaxing family vacation with sun and fun aplenty! But can you guess where? Here's the first hint:

They must have had a bear-statue promotion around the time Paddington in Peru came out last summer, with at least 2-3 colorful “Paddington” statues dotted about London’a Paddington Station. Of course I passed them and sent silly videos to the kids, pretending to talk to Paddington and totally forge

Exotic wildlife? Check. Ample snacks? Check. Beautiful stately home? Check. It can be tough to find entertaining, safe activities to keep the family engaged when there's a bit of jet lag standing between you and your stress free embarkation! Marwell Zoo really does tick a lot of boxes, and it's