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Photo Blog at The Wharf, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Thailand.
With great memories from our first visit, Tree Tops Sky Dining & Bar, Anantara has to be our favourite restaurant in the world.
When temperatures soar above 35 degrees, the best day out in Dubai has to be Aquaventure Waterpark. Set amongst 42 acres, on The Palm’s five star luxury resort Atlantis, Aquaventure is beautifully set in a beach front tropical paradise. With slides, shark lagoons, lazy rivers and pools to splash about in, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Arriving promptly when the park opens is the best way to avoid the queues. With pre booked tickets from AttractionTix it’s just a matter of exchanging the voucher for wrist bands and loading the wrist band with money and activating the locker hire, so you can be completely hands free for the day. In all the excitement we completely forgot to take a towel but we were able to rent one for the day. Although when it’s so hot, we probably didn’t need it as we were pretty dry, quickly and merely dabbing off beads of sweat. Feeling rather brave we headed straight to the The Leap of Faith. Nine stories high, it is one of the scariest rides at Aquaventure, and draws the crowds. It’s worth doing first to avoid queuing. The queue is quite unnerving in itself, as the buzz of excitement is drowned out by the sense of uncertainty by […]
Kol has a lovely, modern Icelandic feel and serves some of the best cocktails and food in Iceland. With experienced head chef, Einar Hjaltason and Karl Porsteinsson having worked at London’s Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons, Dabbous, and Noma in Copenhagen we had high expectations. The menu is varied and service friendly and attentive. The homemade lemonade of lemon, orange and grapefruit with a sprig of mint was rather refreshing. The warm bread was infused with fruit and served with a light, airy whipped butter. The lamb topped with barley, goats cheese and carrot tempura was divine. The cod was cooked to perfection with charred iceberg lettuce and molasses. The ambience adds to the dining experience. We would recommend this for a special evening in Iceland or before an evening to search for the Northern Lights. Kol, Skolavoroustigur 40, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
India has to be one of the most exciting places for an unforgettable destination wedding. Indian weddings are colourful and vibrant with an overindulgence of food and fanfare. Yadu Greens is a spectacular venue located a short distance from the heart of the bustling city of Delhi. From the moment you enter, the grand entrance is pretty impressive. The grounds are a lush, tranquil haven. There are variety of event spaces, perfect for any occasion. Choose from traditional banqueting suites, extensive green lawns or party pool side. Yadu green can accommodate and cater for between 200 guests to a phenomenal 1500 guests and car parking available for up to 500 cars. The mandaps for the wedding ceremony have been very thoughtfully created. The attention to detail, and ornate arrangements make this a superb venue for a dream destination wedding in India. Yadu Greens, Main, G T Karnal Road, Alipur2, New Delhi, Delhi 110036
If you are a foodie in London, Borough Market has to be top of your to do list. In the shadow of the Shard, there are hundreds of food stalls, and small shops, cafes and restaurants, tucked under the arches. The assortments of food is varied and of a high quality. It’s always a challenge to decide what to have, with a temptation of aromas. We recommend eating little and often and sharing. We managed to eat our way through a lot. Starting with a succulent, melt in your mouth, flavoursome pulled pork burger from Hobbs. It’s completely overwhelming. The assortments of fruits and cheeses are tempting too. We tucked into a great, authentic tasting pad thai, sprinkled with peanuts and topped with lime and chilli. If that wasn’t enough the Rabot 1745 was irresistible. Having visited the Rabot Estate cocoa plantation in St Lucia how could we resist. With melted chocolate being churned the aroma is enticing. The creamy ice cream was sensational. Borough Market is not to be missed if in London. It has a great buzz and you will leave feeling rather satisfied. Borough Market.
It’s rather ironic you have to leave the country for the best plate of England’s signature ‘Fish & Chips’. Eating at the airport is not normally associated with amazing food, it’s usually a functional quick bite to grab on the go. Until Heston Blumenthal stepped on the scene. Heathrow’s Queen’s Terminal 2, The Perfectionists’ Cafe, is a must stop off. Forget Duty Free shopping and tantalise your tastebuds with their culinary delights. The crispy bubbly batter has just the perfect crunchy, crispness with a dash of sprinkled sea salt and an atomised infusion of vinegar vapor. I have never understood mushy peas but I was scraping the bottom of the plate for the fresh minted mush. Fabulously flavoursome they definitely are the best I have ever had and now have seen the potential for peas. Best of all they have carrot cake and the infamous nitro frozen ice creams. Fortunately service is swift so you don’t miss your flight as you get carried away. It is definitely worth getting to the airport early and even booking a flight to go anywhere just to savour the menu.