Brilliant being able to fly to St Helier, Jersey from our local airport care of Jet2. Flight is only about an hour. Trip down memory lane. Was last in Jersey in June 1984, 42 years ago, when despite being heavily pregnant with our daughter, I went on the helter-skelter at Fort Regent (currently undergoing a … More Jersey 27th June to 4th July 2026
Poshmum is in Gdansk care of Jet2 flights direct from Newcastle Upon Tyne in the UK. Chaotic processing of our entry by the customs officials. Our flight took just over 2 hours, but it took an hour and a half, thanks to the (none) efficacy of the EU imposed system, before we sank into a … More Gdansk winter
The last time we flew into Phoenix, also via British Airways, was way back in 2008! The chaos of the airport pickup was similar. Last time we got a driver who didn’t know his way around the city. This time, the Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport shuttle service proved to be none-existent, we used … More Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado revisited
We are staying at Bridge Farm Lake and Fishery, close to a tiny village, Chacombe, not far from Banbury. There’s 4 other properties, each with their own private bit of the lake. Should we so wish we could fish in said lake, but only using kit that will not harm the fish as they go … More Banbury, Oxfordshire UK
For Poshmum, the key delights that leap out for me about Yorkshire is that there are is such a rich concentration…think stunning historical sights, hiking and more gentle rambles in nature rich scenery, a vast variety of food offerings, and did I mention the beer? Accommodation to suit your budget or needs. Most recently, we … More Yorkshire and its rich offerings
24th May 2025. So, we chose to return to St Johann in Tirol in the last week in May 2025. We took a Tui package deal, which includes flights from our local airport, transfers to the hotel, where bed and breakfast is included for 7 nights. A little earlier in the summer season than usual … More AUSTRIAN TIROL IN THE SPRING
Wednesday 28th August have to say that our British Airways flights were a huge improvement since our last ones with this airline. We managed to book a two together space on the main flight. So much more convenient than having to move every time the third person goes to the loo. Getting from the Portland … More Oregon adventures August 2024
Poshmum is doing something a little different- a 12 night British Isles cruise operated by PRINCESS CRUISES Took the train yesterday, Sunderland to Kings Cross then Waterloo to Southampton where we explored the old town area, visiting a couple of Poshmum worthy bars: And The Duke of Wellington below dates to 1220 Stayed at The … More Princess Regal British Isles cruise
Don’t know why I haven’t covered Lincolnshire before but hey its worth a visit for many reasons. Lincolnshire is famous for the Royal Air Force presence. Lincoln also developed the world’s first tank in 1915, used in The Somme in 1916. Visit bars frequented by brave airmen who placed coins in the roof beams for … More Lincolnshire
It’s always a border collie who decides to be a little more daring! Stunning colourways are in every direction in the lake district. We are staying at Borrowdale Hotel excellent base for walking or cycling and close to Keswick. The bus stops right outside too. Yes this area is somewhat expensive but these amazing … More Lake District United Kingdom
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