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🍁 The Best Things to Do in Toronto, Canada 🍁

🍁 The Best Things to Do in Toronto, Canada 🍁

Toronto: the home of the Blue Jays, Drake, and one of the most famous skylines in the world, thanks in part to the CN Tower! As a half Canadian I may be biased, but here are my recommendations of the top things to do in the 6ix.

Feel free to SAVE and SHARE this post for when you get to visit Toronto. 🇨🇦

⛴ Catch the ferry out to Toronto Islands for the best views of the iconic skyline.

🍸 Relax with a cocktail at one of the beautiful bars in @fairmontroyalyork.

☕️ Stop by @merchantsofgreencoffee for a tasty cup o’ Joe.

🗼Head to the @cntower for an amazing meal with a view at @cntower360

🏊‍♀️ Visit the beautiful rooftop bar of @hotelxtoronto - and in the summer hit up their rooftop pool

What are your favourite things about Toronto?

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In need of vitamin sea 🌊 Get me a can of @reds

In need of vitamin sea 🌊

Get me a can of @redstripe and a sun lounger on this beach ASAP! It’s so grey and miserable outside, and with the nights continually drawing in, it’s really not my vibe. At all!

This is a snap from my trip to @stjamesantigua, a luxury all-inclusive resort on the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua. Did you know Antigua has 365 beaches - one for each day of the year?

I absolutely loved my stay here. By day we’d spend it relaxing on one of the private beaches and snorkelling among tropical fish, and by night, drinking rum punch and eating Caribbean barbecue while the steel band played.

Currently I’m looking at places to book for early next year - I’m sure all of us deserve a well earned break! Where are you lot hitting up next? 🌴

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Lockdown London 🇬🇧 Anyone else feeling supe

Lockdown London 🇬🇧

Anyone else feeling super uplifted after hearing some positive news from the government regarding lockdown?! Such a relief to hear it likely won’t be extended past next week, and that there’s so much hope now with the vaccine for next spring.

It’s got me thinking about future plans for travel, and also reflecting on the year it’s been. Who else is pumped for 2021? 🙋🏼‍♀️

Living in London through the first lockdown was so bizarre. It genuinely upset me to walk around and see Central so empty, when it was always so crazy busy. Never thought I would miss the crowds! I took this shot at Tower Bridge and couldn’t see another soul.

How are you all feeling? Better or worse? Apprehensive or relieved? Sending hugs!

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🌟 The Best Things to Do in Bath, UK 🌟 Bath

🌟 The Best Things to Do in Bath, UK 🌟

Bath is a gorgeous city that’s famous for its Regency architecture, for being the former home of Jane Austen, and for its Roman status as the home of the spa.

Feel free to SAVE and SHARE my top tips for visiting beautiful Bath for when it’s open after lockdown.

🛁 Go and explore @theromanbaths for the fascinating history of how the Romans built an incredible spa in ancient Bath.

🧖🏻‍♀️ Book into @thermaebathspa for an indulgent, relaxing experience with views over the city from the rooftop pool.

🏠 Check out the iconic Royal Crescent and it’s perfectly formed row of townhouses.

🍹 Head to @bathdistillery for its pretty gin bar - ask the mixologists to make you a Gin Austen cocktail.

📚 Learn more about Jane Austen’s life at the @jane_austen_centre_bath from where she used to live.

What are your favourite things to do in Bath?

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Chasin’ waterfalls 💧 The number plates call

Chasin’ waterfalls 💧

The number plates call it ‘beautiful British Columbia’ for a reason, and there’s no doubt BC is the most picturesque province in all of Canada.

We might have gorgeous hikes in the Cotswolds and beyond in the UK, but nothing compares to BC in my eyes - mountains, ocean, waterfalls, and the most amazing aquamarine lakes.

This was one of my last hikes in BC last year - a visit to the emerald waterfalls of Mount Fromme. For anyone visiting Vancouver, add this to your list! It’s a 10km round trip with an elevation of 900m until you reach these amazing falls where the water is crystal clear and an incredible shade of green.

Where’s your favourite hike?

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Breakfast al fresco 🌾 Name me a dreamier break

Breakfast al fresco 🌾

Name me a dreamier breakfast than one with a setting like this. I’ll always remember the gorgeous views over the grounds of @canaxicaibiza, a stunning boutique hotel in the heart of Ibiza.

Surrounded by the sun-dappled Ibiza countryside, this rural retreat has its very own open air restaurant, @salviaibiza, which looks out over swaying fields of barley. It’s the perfect place to stay.

Just a short walk from the hotel, Salvia serves up breakfast, which is included in your stay. There’s a wide range of fresh juices, champagne, granola, and cooked breakfasts like poached eggs with crispy bacon and mushrooms.

The perfect way to start the weekend! Where’s your favourite breakfast spot?

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Hawaii 5-0 🌺 Throwing it back to one of my FAV

Hawaii 5-0 🌺

Throwing it back to one of my FAVOURITE trips of all time - exploring the beautiful islands of Hawaii! This shot was snapped on the stunning island of O’ahu.

In true Hawaiian style, we hired a Jeep and hit the open road. Here are a few of my favourite highlights from our road trip all around the island:

🦖 Exploring the incredible scenery that has provided the background for movies like Jurassic Park (pictured) 🦕

🌴 Relaxing on the most beautiful, deserted beaches I’ve ever seen in my entire life 🐚

🚙 Driving past tons of adorable shacks selling Hawaiian goods like fresh fruit, poke, and shrimp 🍤

🏄‍♀️ Hitting up the North Shore and watching some of the world’s best surfers bring their A-game 🤙🏻

🍍 Seeing the @doleplantation where thousands of pineapples are grown - hence the Hawaiian pizza! 🍕

🌊 Staying on the super iconic Waikiki beach and looking up at the dormant volcano of Diamond Head 🌋

🛍 Shopping in Honolulu and eating my body weight in yummy @honolulucookie - white choc macadamias are to die for! 🍪

Do you fancy travelling to Hawaii?

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