1. The Heathrow Express is awesome. I wish every city had a clean express train from the international airport straight into the city center. They also now offer discounted tickets if you book in advance, so go ahead & book as soon as your plane reservations are made. Oh & don’t be confused like I…
Kensington Palace
When we booked our tour of Kensington Palace, I had dreams of running into Wills & Kate & them being so smitten with my awesome American-ness that they invited me in for a cup of tea, where I’d sip it properly with my pinky finger sticking out, while bouncing George on my knee. Sadly, none…
Ultimate London Walking Tour
Our time in London was brief yet we wanted to see everything. London’s an incredibly walkable city & with a comfy pair of shoes & a beautiful day you can easily see all the big sites. This post will outline the walking tour route that B & I took to see all the major landmarks of London: Tower of…
Hotel Review: The Kensington Hotel
When I called my travel agent friend, Jonathan Epstein of the fabulous Celebrate Experiences, to ask him for advice on where to stay for our first trip to London, it didn’t surprise me that the hotel he sent me to was both luxurious & Irish-owned. The Kensington Hotel is located in one of the poshest…
Hotel Review: the Greenbrier
When B told me he was attending a conference at the historic Greenbrier Resort, I jumped at the chance to experience a stay at this American icon. Now perhaps best known for serving as the chosen relocation site for Congress in the event of a nuclear attack on Washington during the Cold War, this sprawling property…
