A trip to the cinema is a holiday from real life. On a dreary Sunday afternoon you can travel the world, see someone save the human race, or immerse yourself in a love affair. However, just as there are thousand of different hotels out there to suit your mood, there are also different genres of cinema to cater to your every need.
Tag Archives: Paris
Spice Up Your Life
A welcome culinary invasion of our delicate palates, it seems that Mexican restaurants are popping up all over the place. Though you could be forgiven for thinking it was all about chimichangas and cheddar-drenched nachos, genuine Mexican cuisine is one of the world’s most diverse. Nowadays, the Americanised version is the most prevalent, but don’t limit yourself to the Taco Bell variety – there’s lots out there to try and no time to waste!
A Day In The Marais
A place where former aristocratic residences rub shoulders with tiny Jewish bakeries and dedicated fashionistas strut down the streets alongside elderly Parisian romantics on their Sunday stroll, the Marais district is a veritable melting pot of history and culture. Straddling the vibrant city centre’s third and fourth arrondissements, it is a must-see for anyone in the French capital. You could while away much more than a day wandering its narrow streets, but for anyone with a time limit we’ve compiled a comprehensive whistle-stop guide to one day in one of Paris’ most eclectic areas. Continue reading
Le Macaron
The legendary macaron has origins dating back to 1792, when two Carmelite nuns seeking asylum in Nancy during the French Revolution baked and sold macarons in order to support themselves – thus becoming known as the ‘macaron sisters’. However, it wasn’t until the 1900s that Pierre Desfontaines of Parisian pastry shop Ladurée decided to take two of the cookies and fill them with a silky smooth ganache.
In recent years the macaron has become fashionable again, with weird and wonderful fillings cropping up in bakeries. Splendia have tried and tested (maybe one too many of) the crème de la crème of macarons from around the world. Step aside cupcake: the macaron is back – this time with a foie gras and cream cheese filling…
The Splendia Breakfast Club
On Saturday morning Splendia’s most exciting event yet was held – The Splendia Breakfast Club!
There’s been lots going on at 
Splendia lately; not only have we recently launched our fabulous gift vouchers, but the re-vamped version of The Club is also coming soon, complete with brand new benefits including all new private sales. We could think of no better way to celebrate than to recreate the luxurious experience of waking up in a Splendia hotel for 150 lucky guests. Continue reading