December 23, 2025 | Fifty Four and Counting

ForeverSpin 2.0 – Beautifully made and timeless

Desk ArtfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The ForeverSpin 2.0 is genius. It is a simple concept based on a timeless toy. The creator of this spinning top raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in creating many spinning tops out of different metal alloys. The concept is clever in that the owner can collect all of the tops and place them on…

Holiday homesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Villa Citrus, Lanzarote – “Tranquil, clean, spacious and just what I needed”

We had a really great holiday when we stayed with friends at Villa Citrus. Spotlessly clean. Good amenities. Local shops and…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Crown Inn, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire – “Pleasant but pitched way above its station”

My wife and I planned a special weekend break so that we could visit York and the surrounding areas. We chose…

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Jorvik Viking Centre, York – “Fascinating …. definitely worth the visit”

I’m sure I visit the Jorvik centre many many years ago. It has changed for the better. The “ride” back through…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Holiday Inn Express London – Golders Green North – “Fab location at a great price”

I stayed here last year and found both the staff and quality of hotel to be great. It was clean and…

MediterraneanfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Isis Hotel and Restaurant, Swinton – “Great food, fabulous pianist on a Thursday night”

The food was great, tons of flavour and really a delightful Italian menu. Something for everyone including my mother in law!…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Walled Garden Bistro, Preston – “Just love this place”

If you’re looking for a lovely meal and bistro style night out, then you’ll not be disappointed. This is a great…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale – “Great Hotel let down by the heating”

This is a really nice hotel, with lovely staff at reception. Our room was pleasant, smart and clean… but we ended…

St PetersburgfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Alla Tours, St Petersburg – “Well organised, flexible and thoughtful”

I can understand anyones fear of booking a tour other than the ships tours when confronted with mixed and conflicting advise…

IndianfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Spice Essence, Kirby Lonsdale – “So good, the head chef of the hotel we stayed at recommended it!”

Got to say that this hidden away gem down the rear of an alley in the town centre of Kirby Lonsdale…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Whoop Hall, Kirby Lonsdale – “For what we paid … It was adequate.”

With some money spent on the hotel this could be a super place. This was a groupon deal and for what…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Frozen Mop, Mobberley – “Thought if try this place again…”

The last time I visited here it was disastrous, but today I found the food, the service and general ambience to…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Guy’s Thatched Hamlet – “Still great character, worth a visit.. but needs some attention”

I have been here many times… almost always by boat. Guys is on the Lancaster canal and a great place to…

Middle EasternfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Armenian Taverna – “Quality food in a warm atmosphere”

The food here was lovely, perhaps a little more attention to presentation but all in all made for a lovely reasonably…

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club – “Wonderful”

This is a delightful hotel… one of those rare major city hotels that feels welcoming, spacious and clean. There is nothing…

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Month: October 2016

ForeverSpin 2.0 – Beautifully made and timeless

Villa Citrus, Lanzarote – “Tranquil, clean, spacious and just what I needed”

Crown Inn, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire – “Pleasant but pitched way above its station”

Jorvik Viking Centre, York – “Fascinating …. definitely worth the visit”

Holiday Inn Express London – Golders Green North – “Fab location at a great price”

Isis Hotel and Restaurant, Swinton – “Great food, fabulous pianist on a Thursday night”

The Walled Garden Bistro, Preston – “Just love this place”

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale – “Great Hotel let down by the heating”

Alla Tours, St Petersburg – “Well organised, flexible and thoughtful”

Spice Essence, Kirby Lonsdale – “So good, the head chef of the hotel we stayed at recommended it!”

The Whoop Hall, Kirby Lonsdale – “For what we paid … It was adequate.”

The Frozen Mop, Mobberley – “Thought if try this place again…”

Guy’s Thatched Hamlet – “Still great character, worth a visit.. but needs some attention”

Armenian Taverna – “Quality food in a warm atmosphere”

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club – “Wonderful”

Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break

Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food

The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces

Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit