Lesley's Travels

As I board the BA flight to Nassau, Bahamas , I am shown to my seat 1A, handed a glass of champagne and asked if I would like a newspaper; upgrading to Club Class is the ultimate luxury in travel!  Menu cards are handed out after take off and I am asked how I would like my steak cooked.  One of the perks of Business class is that you eat quite early in to the flight so that you can either catch up on movies or have a sleep, after all you have to make use of the lie flat bed, comfortable pillow and duvet... It doesn't seem long before we are touching down in Nassau. Entering the Passport Hall we are serenaded by a steel band, i'm not sure if this is a daily occurrence but it was certainly a wonderful welcome.  Luggage collected and immigration passed there is a smart Sandals Lounge where they will send you off on your way to in an air-conditioned mini bus to the Sandals Royal Bahamian . Around 10 minutes after leaving the airport we arrived at the...

I have been planning Destination Weddings for the last 10 years including my own, but is it really as easy as it seems?  So here is our  Travel by Lesley simple step-by-step guide to getting through the planning process. So grab a pen and start ticking off your wedding to-do list. As soon as possible Agree on your overall budget, and add a contingency of 10 percent or so for unexpected expenses. Think about where you want to get married and look into all the legalities.  If you plan to invite friends and family, decide what you will pay for and what they will need to pay for, and check who’s likely to come.  When you have a number in mind, choose and book your wedding package. Consider taking out wedding insurance. Check that your passports are up to date. Most countries require you to have at least six months left on your passport especially after Brexit.  Remember to book in the name as per your passport. We will send you a wedding information ...

The Solana Beach is situated on the East Coast of Mauritius close to Belle Mare beach. On arrival at this 4* All Inclusive hotel I felt it had a bit of a Caribbean, with its eye catching patterns in bright trendy colours reminiscent of the 60 & 70’s combined with neutral coloured furniture blending natural beauty and contemporary design. The resort has two restaurants, the main restaurant Cinnamone offers Mauritian and international flavours whilst Pomelo is the a la carte restaurant, there is even an elegant adult-exclusive dining room which is ideal for romantic dining.  Two bars entice you with cocktails, and the table of flavoured rums next to the bars entrance proved this, the main bar is Indigo which overlooks the pool whilst the Coco Bar overlooks the sea. We were lucky enough to try out the Ylang Spa at the resort which offers a choice of treatments and massages in a serene and relaxing atmosphere, you can let yourself be pampered in the hammam or sauna b...