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Crete without the crowds

Dec 1, 2020

The travel corridor announced mid-October between the UK and Crete allowed for a brief family escape to a Crete without the crowds. It was perfect timing for Sea Sand and Sun ahead of what is shaping up to be a very looong winter. It also gave me a chance to... read more

At the Banksy hotel

Feb 6, 2020

15 family-owned secret hotels by the Mediterannean

Jun 5, 2019

I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. I am not a fan of large, group-owned, cookie-cutter hotels in general, but when they’re by the sea, I have a physical reaction to them. This blog post is another list of secret places: sweet little... read more

Peligoni Club in Zakinthos: a flexible take on the family resort

Nov 6, 2018

There’s family resort, and there’s family resort, right? I’ve written about the dilemma of choosing one before. We’ve loved our time in Fiji at the JM Cousteau resort, during our trip around the world. We’ve also loved our very un-resorty... read more

São Tomé & Príncipe islands: the perfect antidote to teens screen time

Sep 25, 2018

I love it when I hear of a place that has never crossed my mind before: São Tomé and Príncipe, off the coast of West Africa. Have you been? It is a country made of two small islands, at the same latitude as Gabon. They are an independent nation... read more

1950’s Technicolor at La Minervetta, Amalfi coast

Jun 26, 2018

Technicolove is a magic technic. Have you heard of it?! Reds, Blues, Yellows to beat the boredom of a long-standing relationship. Si! Yes! It works! La Minervetta is a very special place, part of my more extensive guide to the Amalfi Coast.... read more