September 6, 2026 · Travel thoughtfully
The best trips for two tend to be under-planned. One thing a day, chosen the evening before, leaves room for the long breakfast that turns out to be the highlight.
Pick your one thing
A morning walk, a tea-country afternoon, or simply a table with a view. Two big outings in a day usually means enjoying neither.
Book the evening, not the week
A private dinner or a treatment is worth arranging in advance. Everything else can wait until you see the weather.
Leave the phone behind for a morning
The valley looks better than the photograph of it, and the photograph will still be possible tomorrow.
Mention the occasion
If you are celebrating, say so when you book. Small touches are easy to arrange with notice and awkward to improvise on the day.
