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✈️ If you could jump on a plane tomorrow… where would you go? 🌍No planning. No checking the weather. No worrying about t...
02/09/2026

✈️ If you could jump on a plane tomorrow… where would you go? 🌍

No planning. No checking the weather. No worrying about the budget. 😍

🧳Just pack your case, head to the airport and go!

Would you choose:
🏖️ A week relaxing on a beach
🚢 A cruise somewhere you've never been
🏛️ A city break full of exploring
🌴 A tropical island escape
Or somewhere you've always dreamed of visiting?

I’d love to know… where would you choose? 👇

And yes, I may steal a few ideas for my own travel wish list! 😉

Grays Escapes
Because fabulous holidays don’t book themselves. 🧡

Day 5 – Rome 🇮🇹🧡And just like that… our final day in Rome! 😭We spent our last morning having one final wander around the...
28/08/2026

Day 5 – Rome 🇮🇹🧡

And just like that… our final day in Rome! 😭

We spent our last morning having one final wander around the city and picking up a few last minute souvenirs 🛍️ before the heat really started to take its toll! 🥵☀️

37°C, feeling like 39°C 😳🔥 and a severe high temperature warning in place — definitely not the easiest weather for walking around!

We finished our Roman adventure with one last meal in a little trattoria 🍝🍷 before heading to the airport for our evening flight home. ✈️

What an amazing few days it’s been — sightseeing, food, cocktails, lots (and LOTS!) of walking and plenty of memories made. 🧡

Now it’s time to head home… although I think we might need a holiday to recover from this holiday! 😂

Arrivederci, Roma! 🇮🇹🧡 Until next time…

Day 4 in Rome 🇮🇹 – Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain & a little mishap! 😂Day 4 in Rome and we spent the day wandering around...
27/08/2026

Day 4 in Rome 🇮🇹 – Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain & a little mishap! 😂

Day 4 in Rome and we spent the day wandering around some of the city's most famous sights. 🧡

First stop was the Spanish Steps… although I did manage to fall on them! 😂🙈 Thankfully nothing serious, but definitely not quite the Rome experience I had planned!

We then headed over to the beautiful Trevi Fountain ⛲️ absolutely stunning and definitely one of those places you have to see for yourself.

We also had a wander around some of the souvenir shops, taking in the atmosphere and enjoying another day exploring Rome. 🇮🇹✨

Another day, another collection of memories… although hopefully fewer trips and falls tomorrow! 😂

Day 3 in Rome 🇻🇦 | Vatican CityToday was all about exploring Vatican City. We spent the morning wandering through the Va...
26/08/2026

Day 3 in Rome 🇻🇦 | Vatican City

Today was all about exploring Vatican City. We spent the morning wandering through the Vatican Museums before making our way into the famous Sistine Chapel.

The museums are enormous, with beautiful galleries, fascinating artwork and some seriously impressive painted ceilings. There was so much to look at that it was almost impossible to take it all in!

I'll be honest though… the Sistine Chapel wasn't quite what I expected. After hearing so much about it over the years, I actually found it a little underwhelming. It's still incredible to stand there and appreciate Michelangelo's work, but for me, the beautiful ceilings throughout the Vatican Museums were the real highlight.

We also happened to walk past the British Embassy to the Holy See – not something I expected to spot while exploring Vatican City! 🇬🇧

Another day, another part of Rome ticked off. 🇮🇹🧡

🇮🇹 Rome – Day 2 🇮🇹Day 2 in Rome and after all the sightseeing yesterday, today was all about slowing the pace down a lit...
25/08/2026

🇮🇹 Rome – Day 2 🇮🇹

Day 2 in Rome and after all the sightseeing yesterday, today was all about slowing the pace down a little… although we still managed to see Rome from a completely different perspective! 😍

We spent part of the day out on the river, taking a boat trip and enjoying the city from the water. 🚤☀️

Then it was time for one of my favourite holiday activities… cocktails with a view! 🍹

We headed up to a rooftop bar to watch Rome from above, drink in hand, and soak up the atmosphere as the city carried on below us.

I think one of the best things about a city break is mixing up the sightseeing with a little bit of time to simply enjoy where you are. 🧡

And Rome is certainly giving us plenty to enjoy!

📍 Rome, Italy 🇮🇹

🇮🇹 ROME – DAY 1 🇮🇹And we're here! 🧡After checking into our hotel yesterday, we headed straight out to explore one of Rom...
25/08/2026

🇮🇹 ROME – DAY 1 🇮🇹

And we're here! 🧡

After checking into our hotel yesterday, we headed straight out to explore one of Rome's most iconic sights — the Colosseum.

There really is something quite incredible about standing inside a building that has been here for almost 2,000 years and imagining everything that took place here all those centuries ago.

And I have to say, seeing it in person is very different to seeing it in photographs!

A pretty good start to our 5 nights in Rome, I think… 🇮🇹

Today we're off to explore more of this beautiful city, so keep an eye out for more of our Roman adventure. 📸

And yes… I'm calling this "research" for Grays Escapes. 😉✈️

There’s something quite lovely about having a holiday to look forward to… ✈️🌍And if you’re anything like me, sometimes t...
17/08/2026

There’s something quite lovely about having a holiday to look forward to… ✈️🌍

And if you’re anything like me, sometimes the dreaming is the easy bit. It’s choosing where, finding the right hotel, working out the flights, comparing all the options and making sure you’ve actually got the best holiday for you that can become a little overwhelming!

That’s where I come in. 😍

As an independent travel consultant, I can take all of that searching and comparing off your hands and help you find a holiday that fits what you actually want — whether that’s a relaxing adults only escape, a cruise, a city break, a special celebration or simply somewhere new to explore.

And because I’m independent, it’s not about pushing you towards one particular holiday. It’s about listening to what you’re looking for and finding the right options for you.

So, if you’ve been saying “we really should book something”… perhaps this is your little reminder. 😉

Because fabulous holidays don’t book themselves! 🧡

🌊 From rough seas to calm waters… what a difference a day makes! ⛵️Yesterday we were out in the North Sea, just off Feli...
16/08/2026

🌊 From rough seas to calm waters… what a difference a day makes! ⛵️

Yesterday we were out in the North Sea, just off Felixstowe Ferry, and the sea was definitely putting me through my paces! 😂

Let's just say… my sea legs didn't quite make the cut and I was actually seasick! 🤢🤣

Fast forward to today and it's been a completely different story — calm waters, beautiful scenery and a gorgeous sail along the River Stour. 🧡

A little time at the helm for me, my husband sailing, and plenty of time just enjoying being out on the water.

It's not always picture perfect when you're sailing… but I think that's part of the fun. You get the rough days, the calm days and everything in between — and I wouldn't have it any other way. ⚓️

So, which would you choose?

🌊 Rough & adventurous
☀️ Calm & peaceful

28/07/2026

A couple of hours on the water was exactly what we needed this weekend. ☀️🚤

On Sunday we hired a day boat from Wroxham and spent a few relaxing hours exploring the beautiful Norfolk Broads. There's something so peaceful about slowing down, taking in the scenery, watching the wildlife and simply enjoying being out on the water.

It was a lovely reminder that you don't always have to jump on a plane to escape everyday life. Sometimes the perfect little adventure is right here in the UK.

If you're looking for a relaxing day out or even a longer break on the Broads, I'd be more than happy to help point you in the right direction.

Have you ever explored the Norfolk Broads?

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