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30 Oct 2019

Singapore Slings – 2019 Travel Report

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Singapore | 0

Trip report on a 5 night stay in Singapore in September 2019 with information on places to eat and rooftops bars with amazing views.… Read More

29 Oct 2019

Sofitel Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang, Laos

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Hotels, Hotels Laos, Laos | 0

A six night break staying at the luxury heritage Sofitel Luang Prabang a few minutes from the centre of the Unesco World Heritage site of Luang Prabang.… Read More

28 Oct 2019

Nagaur Fort, Nagaur, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Background and information on Nagaur Fort in Rajasthan with photos of the restored palaces, gardens and from the fort walls.… Read More

28 Oct 2019

Shimla, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Shimla, read our guide to find out what to see, where to stay, where to eat and how to get there.… Read More

28 Oct 2019

Varanasi, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Varanasi, read our guide on what to see, where to stay, how to get there and where to eat.… Read More

26 Oct 2019

JW Marriott – New Delhi, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

JW Marriott – luxury airport hotel in New Delhi, read our review of our stay in this modern 5 star hotel located a few minutes from the airport… Read More

25 Oct 2019

Udaipur, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Udaipur, what to see, where to stay, where to shop, where to eat and how to get there.… Read More

our travel experts take you to amazing india in this photo are featured two ladies of jodphur in tradtional village dress amongst their huts and cattle with a cartoon depiction of debbie allen our blogger extraordinaire flaunting all that is bollywood
25 Oct 2019

Incredible India – Part 2 – One Hectic Month

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India | 0

Daunted by where to go in India? Here is how we did it, in luxury – from Mumbai to Rajasthan and back down to Goa.… Read More

22 Oct 2019

Abu Simbel, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Egypt, Egypt Guides | 0

How to get to Abu Simbel and information on the two famous temples built by Ramesses II… Read More

22 Oct 2019

Nile Cruises, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Egypt, Egypt Guides | 0

A guide to Nile cruises leaving from Cairo, Luxor and Aswan and also the boats that sail on Lake Nasser.… Read More

22 Oct 2019

Aswan, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Egypt, Egypt Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Aswan including major sites, restaurants, shops and where to stay.… Read More

22 Oct 2019

Cairo, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Egypt, Egypt Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Cairo including major sites, restaurants, shops and transportation.… Read More

22 Oct 2019

Luxor, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Egypt, Egypt Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Luxor including major sites, restaurants, shops and where to stay.… Read More

22 Oct 2019

Mandarin Oriental – Singapore

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels Singapore, Singapore | 0

Luxury 5 star brand hotel in the marina bay area of singapore with lovely rooms, facilities and excellent club lounge but poor service… Read More

22 Oct 2019

Conrad Centennial – Singapore

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels Singapore, Singapore | 0

A heritage boutique hotel with a selection of individual style rooms located in Georgetown, Penang and within walking distance of the Unesco World Heritage site.… Read More

22 Oct 2019

The Regent – Singapore

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels Singapore, Singapore | 0

Luxury 5 star brand hotel off the top of Orchard Road with Club Lounge and all the facilities you require.… Read More

22 Oct 2019

Shangri La Valley Wing – Singapore

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels Singapore, Singapore | 0

Luxury 5 star brand hotel off the top of Orchard Road with 3 wing options including the valley Wing which offers breakfast, free flow alcohol from 11 am to 10 pm, afternoon tea and evening canapes… Read More

21 Oct 2019

Sikkim, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Sikkim, what to see, where to stay and how to get there.… Read More

21 Oct 2019

Panna National Park, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Background and information on Panna National Park in Madhya Pradesh with photos of the park and the best way to get there.… Read More

21 Oct 2019

New Delhi, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting New Delhi, learn what to see, where to stay, where to shop and eat and how to get there.… Read More

21 Oct 2019

Kolkata, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential guide for visiting Kolkata with information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat and shop and how to get there.… Read More

21 Oct 2019

Goa, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Goa including major sites, restaurants, shops and transportation.… Read More

21 Oct 2019

Darjeeling, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Darjeeling including major sites, restaurants, shops and transportation.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

The Lodhi – New Delhi, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

The Lodhi – modern luxury in New Dehli, read our review of our stay in this wonderful hotel overlooking the Lodi gardens and the city.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

The Elgin Nor-khill – Gangtok, Sikkim, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Heritage hotel in Gangtok requiring refurbishment, read the review here.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Glenburn Tea Estate – Darjeeling, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Stay in colonial style rooms at the Glenburn Tea Estate, have darjeeling tea on the veranda overlooking the highest mountain in India, read our review of why you should go.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Mihir Garh – Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Stunning fortress built in the Thar Desert, read our review of our wonderful stay here.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

The Mayfair Resort – Gangtok, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Review of the large Mayfair hotel with spa and casino in Gangtok, Sikkim.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

The Chumbi Mountain Retreat – Pelling, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Supposedly 5 star resort in Pelling but actually a 2 star at best, read our review to find out why.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

The Elgin Mount Pandim – Pelling, Sikkim

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

The best hotel in Pelling with exceptional views from the gardens, read our review.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

The Leela Resort – Goa, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Large impersonal beach hotel with bad service and food, read our review and stay somewhere else.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Taj Nadesar Palace – Varanasi, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

5 star luxury boutique hotel in Varanasi, a calm retreat from the madness of the city, read the review of our stay.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Pashan Garh – Panna, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Review of the Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel in Jodhpur, live like a Maharaja at this magnificent palace overlooking the Blue City… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Oberoi Grand – Kolkata, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Iconic hotel in Kolkata, read our review and reasons for staying here in the heart of the city.… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Oberoi Wildflower Hall – Shimla, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Review of the Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel in Jodhpur, live like a Maharaja at this magnificent palace overlooking the Blue City… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Umaid Bhawan Palace – Jodhpur, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Review of the Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel in Jodhpur, live like a Maharaja at this magnificent palace overlooking the Blue City… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Ranvas – Nagaur, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Review of the Ranvas Hotel in Nagaur, a converted queen’s palace with the Ahhichatragarh Fort in the city of Nagaur… Read More

20 Oct 2019

Jodhpur, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Jodhpur including major sites, restaurants, shops and transportation.… Read More

19 Oct 2019

The Taj Mahal Palace – Mumbai, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Review of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel located in Colaba in Mumbai which has a wealth of facilities and overlooks the Gateway to India … Read More

one of the best hotels in the world lakeside in udaipur with the sandstone and marble glistening as the sun sets over the mountains
18 Oct 2019

The Oberoi Udaivilas – Udaipur, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Review of one the best hotels in the world, the Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur with the perfect location overlooking Pichola Lake.… Read More

17 Oct 2019

Amritsar, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Amritsar including major sites, restaurants, shops and transportation.… Read More

14 Oct 2019

Mumbai India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Essential information for visiting Mumbai including major sites, restaurants, shops, transportation and where to stay in this vibrant city that never sleeps.… Read More

14 Oct 2019

The Four Seasons Sultanahmet – Istanbul, Turkey

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels Turkey, Turkey | 0

A luxurious sanctuary in the centre of historic Istanbul just minutes away from the main attractions.… Read More

14 Oct 2019

Istanbul, Turkey

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Turkey | 0

Essential information for visiting Istanbul from where to stay, where to eat and what to see.… Read More

our travel blog takes you to Turkey, more accurately Istanbul home of the world famous hagia sophia, pictured here at night from a rooftop vantage point from the four seasons sultanahmetbeautifully lit whilst the laid back evening visitors wander around the many restaurants and the artefacts in the hippodrome beyond. Our blogger debbie allen is illustrated wearing a high fashion silk habib decked out in the leather jacket skirt and boots turkey is famed for carrying a suede shoulder bag
13 Oct 2019

Istanbul not Constantinople

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Turkey | 0

Three nights in Istanbul and what to see, where to stay and why you should go.… Read More

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12 Oct 2019

Incredible India – 3 weeks in lavish luxury

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India | 0

Daunted by where to go in India? Here is how we did it, in luxury – from Mumbai to Rajasthan and back down to Goa.… Read More

10 Oct 2019

Agra, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, India, India Guides | 0

Read our guide to Agra with information on where to stay, what to see, when to go and how to get there.… Read More

9 Oct 2019

Hyatt Regency – Amritsar, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

Review of the Hyatt Regency hotel in Amritsar with information on rooms, amenities and service… Read More

view from room down to the pool area at the oberoi amarvilas hotel in agra, the taj mahal is clearly visible from the balcony
9 Oct 2019

The Oberoi Amarvilas – Agra, India

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hotels, Hotels India, India | 0

The only hotel with a view of the Taj Mahal from your balcony plus lovely rooms and service.… Read More

6 Oct 2019

Luang Prabang, Laos

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Laos | 0

Information on what to do, where to stay and what to buy in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang… Read More

the peninsular hotel in hong kong with its world famous lobby lounge
5 Oct 2019

The Peninsula – Hong Kong

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hotels Hong Kong | 0

A very enjoyable stay at The Peninsular with stunning views over Victoria Harbour, excellent service, the iconic Afternoon Tea in the Lobby Lounge and cocktails at Felix!… Read More

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5 Oct 2019

Lanson Place Hotel – Hong Kong

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hotels Hong Kong | 0

A great hotel for a girlie meet up in Hong Kong with rooms at a reasonable price for this expensive city.… Read More

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5 Oct 2019

Hong Kong – A Return After 23 years

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Hong Kong | 0

A report of two separate visits to the vibrant asian city of Hong Kong with its huge choice of restaurants and nightlife plus you can shop till you drop.… Read More

3 Oct 2019

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract – Aswan, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Egypt, Hotels, Hotels Egypt | 0

The best hotel in Aswan on the banks of Nile, made famous by Agatha Christie! … Read More

2 Oct 2019

Sofitel Winter Palace – Luxor, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Egypt, Hotels, Hotels Egypt | 0

Iconic hotel on the banks of the Nile at Luxor, extremely faded grandeur!… Read More

2 Oct 2019

The Four Seasons Nile Plaza – Cairo, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Egypt, Hotels, Hotels Egypt | 0

In the heart of Cairo, the Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel with views of the Nile with views and a wealth of facilities.… Read More

29 Sep 2019

The Oberoi Philae – Nile Cruise, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Egypt, Hotels, Hotels Egypt | 0

The perfect way to travel the Nile in style… Cannot recommend it highly enough… Read More

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1 May 2019

Mindblowing Egypt – 2 weeks in style

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Destinations, Egypt | 0

Always wanted to discover Egypt? Here is how we did it, in style – from the great pyramids of Giza south to Aswan and Abu Simbel with everything in between! … Read More

24 Sep 2018

The Four Seasons First Residence – Cairo, Egypt

by Debbie Allen | posted in: Egypt, Hotels, Hotels Egypt | 0

Beautiful, modern Four Seasons Hotel on the banks of the Nile with views to the Pyramids once the air clears and the best eggs benedict in town!… Read More

Welcome….I love travelling and I love planning our adventures even though we live in one of the world’s top holiday destinations…the tropical island of Phuket, Thailand. Originally from the UK I have lived here since 2007 and run a holiday rental business providing visitors with private villas and apartments for their vacations.

Kids have left (well nearly) and now we can travel to all those places on the longstanding and ever expanding Bucket List without the cost of numerous plane tickets, connecting or shared rooms and visits to water parks.

Time to splash out instead on business class flights and 5* hotels so please come along for the ride!

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