We are sailing to Utrecht

Utrecht

It’s Travel Tuesday or #TTOT if you follow tags on Twitter so I wanted to tell you all about my mini break this week to Utrechtas we are super excited!

On Thursday we will be hopping on the ferry from North Shields to Ijmiuden which is the principal port of Holland. After a quick zip on the train, we will be spending a long weekend in Utrecht which was voted as having the best canals in Europe by a travel company survey.

A mere half an hour south of Amsterdam, we are on a mission to uncover more of Holland than the bright lights and reputation of Amsterdam. With a Dom Tower, canal cruises and a nightly city light show, we can’t wait to get there and explore.

Keep your eyes peeled for live tweeting and instagram pictures of our trip and a post when we get back.

I have found a Sephora in Utrecht……. ’nuff said.

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You can now find me over at DFDS

DFDS Air show 2

If you remember my post about the Sunderland Air Show from a few weeks, you’ll be pleased to know that it also now appears on the DFDS Seaways blog.

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Travelodge, York

Travelodge, York

The kind folks at Travelodge invited us to stay with them to sample a weekend in a UK city. We chose York and the Travelodge property on Piccadilly.

With prices starting from around £67 you are a mere 10 minutes saunter from the main shopping area of the city, as well as such historical gems as the Minster, Clifford Tower, and of course the Shambles.

Only 2 minute walk away across the road from the hotel is the final resting place of the one and only John Palmer… you may know him as Dick Turpin. Stand and Deliver!

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DFDS Food Showcase

On a bright Monday morning, I found myself port side at the DFDS Ferry Terminal in North Shields after being promised a day of culinary delight. Sounds good right? Not if you are as scared of boats as I am! Nevertheless, I was wearing my big girl pants and sucked it up, donned my hi vis and set foot aboard the King Seaways.

Running to a daily schedule from Newcastle to Amsterdam, the weekend cruises are infamous in the North East as we are proud to call the route our own. I had reservations before I went as I thought it would be all burgers, chips, lager and pre packed food for the drunken masses.

I was wrong. So very wrong.

DFDS Seaways Food Showcase

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Sunday Brunch, The View, Marquis Hotel, New York

Sunday Brunch, The View, Marquis Hotel, New York

Hello Lovelies, 

Bit of a different one today as it is more of a preview than a review!

As we go to New York in a mere few hours, we have booked ourselves a fancy pants Sunday Mimosa Brunch ($59 pp) at The View restaurant.

Sitting at the top of the Marquis Hotel, The View is a 360 degree rotating restaurant offering breathtaking views of the city from 48 floors up. The only in the city!


It is noted to have the best dining views in the city….

As the restaurant takes 1 hour to rotate, they provide handy maps on the napkins so you always know what you are looking at. How cool is that? 

  





ITALIAN MEATS & CHEESES

Italian Salami and Cured Meats

Murray’s Artisanal Cheese, Fruit Spread, Crackers, Flatbread & Olives


BREADS

Breads and Rolls, Mini Bagels, Croissants, Danish, Muffins, Doughnuts

Whipped Butter, Scallion Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese


COLD SELECTIONS 

Maine Lobster & Mango Margarita Shooters

Smoked & Cured Salmon

Caesar Salad & Baby Greens, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dressings
Composed Salads with Fresh Garden Lettuce, Vegetables and Legumes


HOT SELECTIONS 

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Chicken and Apple Sausage

Brioche French Toast – Fruit Compotes
Classic Eggs Benedict
Orecchiette Pasta – Sweet Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Garlic
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes – Smoked Sea Salt
Roasted Salmon Fillet – Citrus Vinaigrette
Chicken Medallions – Cider Mustard Sauce


ACTION STATIONS 

Omelet Bar – Sharp American Cheddar, Gruyere, Goat Cheese, Dice Tomato, Scallions, Bell Peppers, Tiny Shrimp, Country Ham, Forest Mushrooms, Chives

Bone-In Carved Prime Rib of Beef – Horseradish, Grain Mustard,

Red Wine Thyme Jus

Belgian Waffles – Whipped Cream, Strawberries, Raspberries, Fruit Compotes, Chocolate Chips, Almonds, Caramel Banana, Powdered Sugar in Mini Old Fashion Sifters, M & M’s, Maple Syrup
 Deep Dish Blueberry and Granola Pancakes


DESSERT 

International Pastry Display of Mini Pastries, Cookies and Biscuits

Our Famous Chocolate Fountain

Marshmallows, Strawberries, Pretzels and More…



Our mouths are just watering every time we look at that list!!!




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