Monday, 3 December 2012

Colour in New York #TheGallery

Independent travel is the way to go sometimes but you have to plan what you are doing and do make sure you have the correct visa etc for where ever you are going.

A number of years ago it was my 10 th wedding anniversary and I decided I really wanted to go and see Macy's Parade . I had seen Home Alone and more importantly I had seen Miracle on 32 Street. I loved that movie both the original and the re make.

I did my homework before I booked our New York Holiday and I did it all through Experia and I have to say I found it remarkably simple to do.

The hotel We decided to go for was The New York Palace and it is a beautiful hotel with such stunning architecture and the views are to die for . With views of St Patrick's Cathedral and Radio City to name but a few.

I was also there for Thanksgiving and I was honoured to be part of an American tradition. And you can't get more colourful than the time honoured Macy's Paradde.

"Witness the extraordinary intersection of history and innovation at The New York Palace, a Manhattan luxury hotel located just steps from St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center on Madison Avenue. The hotel boasts 813 guest rooms and 86 suites, including the prominentTowers accommodations, showcasing exceptional views of the city skyline, elegant furnishings and enhanced features. In addition to full concierge services and a lengthy list of in-room amenities, The Palace is proud to offer on-site dining at GILT, Istana and the Madison Room; a fitness center and spa; and a convenient location that positions us as the ideal choice among Midtown luxury hotels for business or leisure guests.

The New York Palace is home to over 22,000 square feet of meeting and event space for corporate functions, Manhattan weddings and other noteworthy events. For both grand and intimate occasions, our luxury hotel in Midtown features creative planning services, catering and a location your guests will never forget in heart of Manhattan.

Through the gates of the historic hotel's famed Villard Mansion and down the grand staircase, you’ll discover the understated elegance and rich history that has established The New York Palace as a truly iconic hotel. "

St Patricks Cathedral New York

Christmas Gift ideas for the whole family under £30

I just wanted to let you know its nearly Christmas I am not wishing to panic you or anything buts its creeping up upon us.

I made this Christmas card!

1. Make or Buy your cards !

2. Make sure your address book is up to date. This adress book is ideal for all those names and adresses and keeping track of how to send cards to !

The FAMILY Address Book

£16.95

An address book for people who know lots of families.

There is room to include all the children’s names as well as everyone’s birthdays. We say "an Address Book and Birthday Book rolled into one".

So this going to be my saviour this Christmas you can buy this from Mums Office and it makes a lovely gift for a family relative.

3. Don't forget the men ! why don't buy the the man in your life Tequila !

Patron XO Cafe is produced and blended in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Jalisco is known for producing the finest tequila in the world.

Patron XO Cafe is created to very exact specifications by a small family owned distillery. The owners are known to produce some of the highest quality Agave tequilas of their type.

Patron XO Cafe originated from a very unique blend of XO Fine tequila and pure natural coffee essence.

Patron XO Cafe is produced at 70 proof (35% Alc. by volume). Patron XO Cafe was conceived to be a coffee tequila more than an overly sweet coffee liqueur.

The product is blended to be "dry" not sweet as with most low proof coffee liqueurs. The higher proof brings out the flavour of the pure coffee essence and the XO Fine tequila.

The sugars are kept to a minimum allowing the product to be consumed as a cocktail as well as an excellent liqueur or ingredient in gourmet cooking.

Patron XO Cafe has tremendous versatility and Patron believe it is the finest tequila coffee liqueur .

Patron Xo cafe Tequila.

4. Don't forget the children ! What about this game from Drumond Spin Mania The Speeding, Spinning, Time Trial Challenge! An unusual and enthralling time trial challenge which is real heart- thumping fun for age 4+. It consists of a motorised spinning unit with an inset electronic timer, three helicopter-like circular rotary 'blades', and three cones on which to set them once they are spinning correctly. Children run from place to place to get their blades spinning one by one, and each time someone completes the task successfully, their time is recorded - and the next players then strive to beat the time.

Inside the box is a Spin Machine, 3 plates, 3 plate Stands , 1 Spin-Spike, 4 Marker pegs and instructions. It does require batteries so don't forget to buy this otherwise you will have disappointment! It take 2 C / LR14 batteries