A GIRLS GETAWAY GUIDE TO DORSET

GIRLS GETAWAY HARBOUR HOTEL | the belle abroad

We all need a girls getaway every now and then…besides the champagne spa days, pillow fights, and late night gossip, it’s just good for your soul to be surrounded by your best gal pals! So off to the English countryside we went…I love bringing my American visitors to see every little bit of London that […]

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Blown Away in Brighton : A Sunny Seaside Escape

With the warm weather starting to creep in, I thought I’d share one of my favorite (and easy!) getaways from London! The southern coast surrounding Brighton is beautiful and even eccentric…the perfect combination of charming small towns, stunning nature, and just the right amount of hipster!We hopped on the Southern Rail from London Victoria (this […]

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TOP TO TOE PAMPER BY THE HARBOR

Harbour Spa Salcombe

As if waking to the sound of waves crashing along the shore, a relaxing afternoon tea by the fire, or peaceful walks through the quiet coastal town weren’t enough for the restful weekend escape to Salcombe, we added a final touch with a little couple’s pampering at the Harbour Hotel and Spa. Arriving midday to […]

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G&Ts BY THE SEA

Salcombe Gin

On our very British weekend escape to Salcombe, it only seemed right to drink as the Brits do… G & T’s! And lucky for us, only weeks before our arrival, Salcombe Gin Distillery opened its’ doors for tasting and sipping their local product. We headed to the harbor to see what all the buzz was […]

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South Sands Boutique Hotel

South Sands Boutique Hotel

Sometimes you just need to take a step away from the hustle and bustle of the city lifestyle…lucky for Londoners, when you actually get outside of the A406, the beautifully serene English countryside awaits! We headed to the southern coast to the small, beachside town of Salcombe for a restful weekend away at South Sands […]

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