American Tour: Fabulous Fall colours in Forest Park and the spectacular Saint Louis Zoo
As regular readers of The Sloaney will know, The Sloaney Travel Team recently embarked on an American Tour. Our American Tour started in Chicago where highlights included a beautiful boat trip along the waterfront, admiring the endless vistas from dizzy heights at the top of the Skydeck and photographing ‘The Bean’. After spending a few nights in […]
American Tour: The city of Chicago boasts a beautiful waterfront and fabulous views
The Sloaney Travel Team recently embarked on an American Tour. We explored several cities during our visit across the Atlantic, which occurred at the end of October. The timing of our trip allowed us to experience the pre-election buzz, admire beautiful fall colours and also enjoy the fantastic Halloween celebrations, with an authentic trick or […]
Designers to watch in 2023: The most influential fashion moments from the Princess of Wales are revealed
Karen Millen has done come research looking back at the most popular fashion moments by the Princess of Wales. As the Princess of Wales celebrates her 41st birthday, we can reveal her most iconic outfits of the past year. Karen Millen, analysed Google Trends data to discover which of the dresses worn by the Princess […]
The Mighty Mekong
James Ellis continues his travels along the world’s greatest rivers by cruising from Vietnam to Cambodia… Vietnam and Cambodia are great places to visit. They are safe, the people are very friendly, the food is superb and I did not see a mosquito throughout my trip. This included a cruise on the Mekong and visits […]
Things to do in November: Jazz, Rooftop Skating, Thanksgiving, Gin Socials and more!
The end of October and beginning of November always seem to flash by in the blink of an eye. Halloween celebrations are closely followed by Bonfire Night and then there is a bit of a lull before the festive fun begins. If you are looking for some inspiration about what to do once the fireworks […]
Bask in Santa Barbara sunshine at Bacara Resort and Spa
By CAT GRAY After the glamour of LA and the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, we were in desperate need of some proper relaxation. We headed back to California to the ‘American Riviera’ otherwise known as Santa Barbara. With beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and vibrant culture, Santa Barbara is a premier world class destination […]
The Glyndebourne Festival: Last tickets
If you are in the UK for August and looking to enjoy a special occasion, The Glyndebourne Festival still has some availability at the following key performances. Handle’s Saul There is still limited availability for Barrie Kosky’s brilliant incarnation of Handle’s oratorio, Saul. Ivor Bolton leads the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with a cast of […]
The luxury playground of Las Vegas
Cat Gray continues her tour of West Coast America by sampling some Las Vegas luxury… After a chilled time in LA, we hit the road again heading North to Nevada towards the city that never sleeps. And Las Vegas really does live up to that name! You can leave the world behind and immerse yourself in […]
Where to dine in New York City
By NATASHA EDDERY There are the obvious things to write about for a travel review in New York, famous sights, hotels, museums, shopping, the list goes on. But this has been done and I wanted to write something different, especially as this was my first visit to the city. Personally, wherever I travel and whatever […]
Cocktails in the City
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON On the 18th and 19th of September, ticket holders for Cocktails in the City will try some of the capital’s best drinks in a whirlwind of spirits and recipes. The taster evening for this drink-filled extravaganza was an absolute delight, with a wide range of cocktails to suit every taste. With the […]
The Vineyard: Experience a little piece of California in England
By LAURA TOOGOOD The Vineyard Hotel in Berkshire recently featured in our dining pages because of its fabulous ‘Judgement Menu’. The fine-dining and wine tastings are arguably the main attraction when it comes to booking an escape to this luxury five star hotel. However, it also offers a pleasing place to unwind in the South […]
California vs France: Reenact the Judgement of Paris at The Vineyard
By LAURA TOOGOOD It is not often that a menu really catches my attention but when I came across the ‘Judgement Menu’, my eyes widened with excitement. This fine-dining experience is offered at The Vineyard, which is a luxury five star hotel that boasts a distinctive American feel. It champions Californian wine and celebrates the actual […]
