Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and nothing is more romantic than treating your loved one to a weekend away. While classic romantic destinations such as Paris, Rome and Venice are tried and tested, why not surprise someone special with a trip to one of Splendia‘s alternative Valentine’s destinations, guaranteed to create memories neither of you will ever forget…
New York is one of those cities everyone should visit in their lifetime… Brought up in Queens, NY, Kevin Lee is IT Project Manager in Splendia‘s Barcelona office. We asked him to give us some recommendations on his favourite places to go in this incredible city.
Describe New York in three words.
Energy, bagels, Yankees.
Which is your favourite area of New York and why?
Washington Square Park is a great
place to kill some time. Soak up the sun, strum a few chords on the guitar, read a book… Stanley Kubrik used to hang out there playing chess! The anti-conformist vibe is a great break from the city’s crazy rhythm and chaos. It’s close to Greenwich village too, which is great for boutique restaurants and shops. I can easily lose myself for hours wandering the curving streets.
One way to truly see the sights of a city is from high up in the sky. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best places from which to take in spectacular views of 10 of our favourites.
Barcelona
The Christopher Columbus monument stands
tall at the bottom of the city’s bustling Las Ramblas, not far from the sea, inviting visitors to ascend to the top and enjoy breathtaking views of the Catalan capital and Cataluña’s coastline. Or, head up one of the towers of the renowned Sagrada Família or to the rooftop terrace of Casa Milà.
Berlin
On a trip to the German capital, be sure to rise to the top of the Fernsehturm, the city’s TV Tower. Have a drink or snack in the revolving restaurant whilst enjoying a 360º vista of Berlin’s magnificent monuments.
A craze that has taken the world by storm is the cupcake – and with good reason! Small but perfectly formed, the cupcake was created as an individual serving, designed to bring a little piece of joy to a person’s day. Ideally served with a cup of tea or coffee, or a hot chocolate for those with a real sweet tooth, it’s the ideal treat – morning, noon or night!
They do say, after all, that the best things come in small packages…
Here’s our pick of the best places to enjoy a perfectly-sized piece of deliciousness! Continue reading
The winter months are here, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than with a whirl around an outdoor ice rink! From the dazzling Somerset House in London to the historic Wollman in New York, we’ve compiled the most attractive settings for a truly magical evening spin under the stars…
Premier jeweller, Tiffany & Co, is back to support the world’s most glamorous rink at the enchanting Somerset House in Covent Garden. Perfect for adults and children alike, parents can enjoy a glass of champagne whilst children are entertained by skating penguins, magical storytelling under the Tiffany Tree or a skating lesson with a prima ballerina. If you’re looking for something a bit different to the bars of Mayfair and Chelsea, try open-air clubbing on the ice starting at 10:30pm and skate the night away to the sound of international DJs. Stay at the luxurious One Aldwych Hotel, just a stone’s throw away, where you can warm up with a glass of mulled wine in the Lobby Bar.