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The Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada

Saturday, the day after our Grand Canyon tour, was our first full day in Las Vegas (and of the trip actually!), and what better way to spend a beautiful sunny spring day than by relaxing in the sun by the pool, drink in hand of course!  We stayed at the MGM Signature Suites (through airbnb, so much better value than paying full price through the hotel itself!) but had access to all of the MGM Grand amenities and facilities so after a quick brekky at one of the cafes we meandered down to the Grand Pool to settle in for the arvo.

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The Standard, Northbridge, Perth

There is something tantalizing about going out on a school night – maybe it’s enjoying a ‘bonus night out’ or maybe it’s the thrill of wondering whether you’ll turn up hungover at work the next day, or maybe its simply that you get to something out of the ordinary. Either way, mid-week dining is a sure-fire winner. Continue reading

The Raw Kitchen, Fremantle, Australia

Aaaah, February 14th. Known more commonly as “Valentines Day”. A day of lovers and chocolate and public displays of love that really should be shown on every day of the year, not just one popularised by Hallmark cards and florists. But hey, any excuse to go out for lunch with your sweetheart, right?

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Turning 30 in San Sebastián, Spain

Our epic French honeymoon had one cheeky little side trip slipped in – a five day detour to the home of the pintxo – let me introduce, San Sebastián, Spain. San Sebastián is one of the most drop-dead, simply stunning places I have been, and after first venturing there in 2006 with my best friend on a short jaunt from our then-base of London, I knew I would be back.

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Beautiful Biarritz – Beach Views and Tasty Tapas!

Biarritz is beautiful. Flat out gorgeous in fact. We had planned on our time in Biarritz being all about the food, the beach and some much needed relaxation, and I am pretty sure we hit the mark on all fronts with our short, but very sweet time there.

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