With an overnight stay in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, we had one last full day to enjoy before our cruise came to an end. Exploring Santa Cruz de Tenerife Like many of our mornings on board, we started the day slowly before heading off the ship to explore. Rather than venturing to another part ofContinueContinue reading “Final Day in Tenerife & Disembarkation: Wrapping Up Our Canary Islands Cruise”
Category Archives: Adventures Near & Far
From Sea Days to Island Views: Fuerteventura & La Palma Highlights
Cruise DetailsCruise Line: P&O CruisesShip: AzuraPorts: Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura & Santa Cruz de La Palma Highlights of the Days: Relaxing sea day, exploring Puerto del Rosario and the beach, La Palma beach promenade and the old town Next Stop: Sea Day, Fuerteventura & La Palma After an incredible day exploring Madeira, the next partContinueContinue reading “From Sea Days to Island Views: Fuerteventura & La Palma Highlights”
A Perfect Day in Funchal, Madeira: Gardens, Ocean Views & Local Flavors
Cruise DetailsCruise Line: P&O CruisesShip: AzuraPort: Funchal, Madeira, PortugalHighlights of the Day: Exploring Funchal, trip to Monte Palace Tropical Gardens, professional photo shootNext Stop: Sea Day, Fuerteventura & La Palma There are some cruise ports that you enjoy — and then there are the ones that completely take your breath away. Funchal, Madeira was absolutelyContinueContinue reading “A Perfect Day in Funchal, Madeira: Gardens, Ocean Views & Local Flavors”
Embarkation Day on the P&O Azura: First Impressions & Birthday Dinner at Sea
Cruise DetailsCruise Line: P&O CruisesShip: AzuraEmbarkation Port: Santa Cruz de TenerifeHighlights of the Day: Boarding the ship, birthday dinner at The Glass House, sail away partyNext Stop: Funchal, Madeira There’s something special about embarkation day on a cruise — that mix of excitement, anticipation, and the feeling that an adventure is about to begin. OurContinueContinue reading “Embarkation Day on the P&O Azura: First Impressions & Birthday Dinner at Sea”
Scones, Sangria & Spicy Pork: A Tale of Two Weekends 🍷🫕
Some weekends are for slow sipping and strolling through history. Others are for clinking glasses, laughing a little louder, and ordering “just one more”. The past two weekends have been the perfect mix of both. Porcelain, Pastries & Proper Tea Two weekends ago, I experienced my first ever afternoon tea — and what better excuseContinueContinue reading “Scones, Sangria & Spicy Pork: A Tale of Two Weekends 🍷🫕”
A Perfect Date Day Close to Home
Sometimes the best days don’t require a packed suitcase or a long drive — just a little time set aside and the right company. This past weekend encompassed one of those days. A wonderful date day spent close to home here in Telford, filled with beautiful food, cozy spaces, and simple moments together. We startedContinueContinue reading “A Perfect Date Day Close to Home”
A Weekend in London: Borough Market & The Lion King Magic ✨
There’s something about London that always feels alive — like the city is humming with stories, flavors, and hidden corners waiting to be explored. This past weekend, we packed an entire adventure into one day: starting with the 1,000-year-old Borough Market and ending at the spectacular Lion King performance at the Lyceum Theatre. From tastingContinueContinue reading “A Weekend in London: Borough Market & The Lion King Magic ✨”
Music, Fireworks, and Street Food — A Perfect Wolverhampton Evening 🎶🎆🍔
Saturday Night at Wolverhampton’s Firework Event Last weekend was Wolverhampton’s big firework event, and it was such a great evening from start to finish. We parked a little further away to take advantage of the free parking and enjoyed a nice walk to the venue. The atmosphere was buzzing — the air filled with theContinueContinue reading “Music, Fireworks, and Street Food — A Perfect Wolverhampton Evening 🎶🎆🍔”
Discovering Can Pastilla: A Slice of Majorcan Paradise 🇪🇸☀️🏝️
Nestled along Majorca’s sun-drenched southern coast, Can Pastilla perfectly captures the island’s relaxed charm — a blend of golden beaches, friendly locals, and the gentle rhythm of seaside life. With its easy access to Palma and a laid-back atmosphere that invites you to slow down and breathe, it’s the kind of place that instantly feelsContinueContinue reading “Discovering Can Pastilla: A Slice of Majorcan Paradise 🇪🇸☀️🏝️”
City Breaks & Foodie Finds: Glasgow, Edinburgh + Lancaster
Over a long weekend, we packed our bags and set off for a whirlwind adventure through Scotland’s two biggest cities — Glasgow and Edinburgh — with a stop in Lancaster, England on the way home. In just a few days, we managed to squeeze in history, sightseeing, plenty of walking, and (of course) lots ofContinueContinue reading “City Breaks & Foodie Finds: Glasgow, Edinburgh + Lancaster”
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