WEEKENDER GUIDE TO PARIS

WEEKENDER GUIDE TO PARIS | the belle abroad

I always hear about how easy a weekend trip to Paris from London is….and I have done many much harder weekends away so it was about time I put this one to the test! We set off for a sunny, summer escape to Paris with AirFrance and Hilton Paris Opera. Leaving London on a Friday […]

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LIVING LA VIDA LOCANDA

locanda al colle | the belle abroad

Locanda : NOUN ; in continental Europe, especially Italy : a small hotel, guest house, or inn. You are all well aware of my love for Italy, if for no other reason than the fact that I’ve been back seven times since moving abroad. And yet, I still hadn’t come across the term “Locanda”. But our […]

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BE IN THE MOMENT : RIAD BE MARRAKECH

You’ve heard me rave about my love for riads before but here is the post with the in’s and out’s of staying in one. We choose the stunning Riad BE in Marrakech after some serious searching because, not only is it GORGEOUS, but the owners, Nicole and Mo, were so great in helping us plan our […]

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KEMPINSKI HIGH TATRAS

Kempinski High Tatras Slovakia

When planning a ski getaway the highlights are often prioritized to the slopes–the altitude, the weather conditions, the challenge of the tracks. Or maybe you’re like me, and there’s a slight focus on the accommodation–you know, the panoramic views, the spa facilities, the cozy lounge to sip hot coco. The really important stuff. For our ski weekend getaway to […]

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LAKESIDE LODGING AT HOTEL SELFOSS

HOTEL SELFOSS ICELAND

The perfect stop off on the Golden Circle route was Hotel Selfoss, settled in the cute little lakeside town. Many of the accommodations throughout Iceland are remote and sometimes secluded or in the city of Reykjavik, not so many with the in-between options….Hotel Selfoss however, offers the close reach of nature and adventure yet with the […]

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