New York

They say that New York is a city of dreams, a city that never sleeps, a place where you can escape the world, shop, site see and relax... I say it is a place unlike any other.

To say I had a fear of flying would be slightly extreme. I will get on the plane, it's just the take off, landing and little bumps in between that make me grip the seats and pray to whoever will listen that I will make a safe journey, in a tin can over the sea, miles in the air.

There is something slightly exciting about going back to a place you have been to before. Don't get me wrong, going away to new places is amazing, discovering un-seen things and enjoying fresh memories... But sometimes going back to a place can shed new light on things you might have missed the last time.

Money, Tickets, Passport... Check! Sister... Check, Dad and Step-mum tagging along on our holiday... Check!

W hotels are well known for class, taste, expense and quality. Our hotel didn't fail to disappoint on any of these things. Situated in a prime location and armed with everything we needed, our holiday began... and after a lot of ups and downs, it was welcomed with open arms by the four of us that went.

Gym at the crack of dawn with my marathon runner of a dad, followed by big breakfasts, shopping till the shops shut, long lunches and evenings filled with laughter, wine and excellent food.

A holiday that makes you smile.

A museum is a place where you go to see history, art or find out fascinating details about things you never even knew. A museum is not meant to be a place where you take a photo of an artist’s picture and make it look like you took it yourself... dad!

Some say that having fun makes time fly and being bored makes us clock watch. It’s annoying at how true this statement is. The 5 day trip did fly by, packed with so much and so many stories and memories freshly created and imprinted into my mind.

It was a city where we did sleep... I think they got that bit wrong, as it was my jet lag that made home become the place I didn’t sleep.

They say it is a place where dreams come true... I say it is a place that provokes the massive potential in us all. A place to remember...

Great times.