WEEKLY TOP 5: CITY SPRING BREAKS

I´m all about a good city break… And although I love living in London, there are so many incredible cities that have really left a mark with me. Here are some of my favourites, and tips on where to stay! 

1. BARCELONA 

This city holds a special place in my heart, having studied and lived there for 3 years, falling utterly head over heels in the place after a magical summer there in my teens… I love all the different elements to this city; history rich, beach life, amazing food culture and general way of living.

STAY: Hotel Omm / Murmuri / Hotel 1898

2. VENICE 

My recent travel diaries to Venice, says it all really. This place is magical from start to end… Although there´s a lot to take in, the island is relatively small and not too overwhelming (always a good thing if you’re only away for the weekend!). You won´t need a map here, and you can easily just spend your days walking, eating, drinking… What more do you want? 

STAY: Ca Maria Adele / Bauer Hotel / Belmond Hotel Cipriani 

3. NEW YORK 

If there´s anywhere I could swap for London, it would be New York… I´m so excited to be heading out again this Thursday – I haven´t been back since we got engaged there in 2012! Needless to say, it will always be one of our favourites. This coming trip is all about eating; NYC has the most incredible food scene!

STAY: The Bowery / The Standard / The Ludlow

4. PARIS

Another favourite city of mine (see my travel diary here). As my husband is half Parisian, we always go here at least once a year. It´s the dreamiest and most sophisticated city, balanced out with rustic and raw contrast (in a good way). From amazing shopping, sights, walks and food, this place has it all.

STAY: Le Bristol / Hotel Verneuil / L’Hotel

5. STOCKHOLM 

Although I was born in Oslo (and it obviously holds a special place in my heart) – Stockholm is one of my favourite Nordic cities. Being so close to Norway, I´ve been there many times with family, friends and with my now hubby (who’s equally as obsessed). It has all the traditional nordic elements that I love with Scandinavia, surrounded by archipalagos on the fjords – yet it´s this metropolitan, bustly and vibrant city that’s ever changing. It has best of both worlds, in my opinion.

STAY: Ett Hem / Nobis / Grand Hotel