Last weekend was another long one, where we got three days off as it was the late May bank holiday. So here’s a look at what we got up to.
Saturday 26th May
As the weather was amazing, we decided to book a last minute trip to Brighton.
Car selfies on the way.
A couple of hours later we arrived and checked into our hotel.
We stayed at the Jurys Inn Brighton and I was impressed by the hotel. Our room was spacious, there was a lovely bar downstairs and Jurys Inn is the first hotel group to be awarded Gold by Green Tourism for investing in sustainable technologies.
Our room.
A look at my outfit.
Another reason I loved our hotel.
After checking out our hotel, we explored the streets of Brighton.
Before stopping off at one of my favourite food places in Brighton, We Love Falafel.
After eating the world’s best falafel wrap, we browsed the shops.
The cutest Toy Story bag and shoe collection.
And a bag I spotted and fell in love with (the one in the middle).
We spent quite some time wandering around, before heading to Brighton Beach.
We spent a couple of hours just soaking up the sun and relaxing on the beach.
After we walked to Brighton Pier.
We played games and went inside the arcades.
I won a Minion on the pier!
After the pier, we walked back into the centre for food.
We tried chips from a Belgian style place and they was really good.
We then ate at another of our favourite places in Brighton, Purezza.
Purezza does vegan pizza and it was even better than I remembered!
Feeling full up and feet aching, we headed back to our hotel, ready for the next day.
Sunday 27th May
We started our day with breakfast in the hotel.
I was delighted as there was a super fun pancake maker!
There was also a selection of vegetarian sausages, soya milk etc for veggies/vegans, so I’d definitely recommend paying for the breakfast at Jurys Inn.
As we had a few free hours before my spa day, we rested in our hotel room, then walked around Brighton.
We took in some street art.
Went in some shops to buy a few bits for our upcoming holiday.
Then headed back to our hotel. I had a couple of cocktails and my partner had a mocktail.
Then it was spa time! I went to the Phoenix Treatments & Beauty Eco Spa for the first time.
I forgot to take any photos inside, but it’s a small spa run by five Co-Founders. All products used are vegan, cruelty free and ethically sourced.
I had a facial, hot stone massage, gel pedicure and brow tint, all of which was amazing. I had the beauty therapist Alice and not only was she lovely, but she took real time and care with all of my treatments. I’ll definitely be returning soon.
My gel pedicure.
After a day of pampering, we went for some vegan ice cream from Gelato Gusto.
We tried the Turkish Delight and Salted Caramel flavours and I loved both.
As it was heading towards the evening, we walked back to the car, where my partner surprised me with a gift.
Whilst I was in the spa, he bought the bag and purse I saw and loved!
After a wonderful day, it was time to drive home.
Monday 28th May
I only took one photo all day, but we drove to my partner’s brothers and had a barbeque with him, his wife, their kids and my partner’s parents.
As they know I’m vegetarian, they cooked a tonne of food for me.
We all sat outside eating and talking until the evening, before we drove home.
Let me know how you spent your bank holiday weekend.
what a lovely way to kick off your summer! loved the photos of the beach, I notice it’s very rocky, but looks like the perfect place to relax. have a great summer Dannijane! you look very sweet in that cute dress.
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Aaw thank you. The weather’s been lovely the past month or so, so it was nice to be by the seaside😊 It is a very rocky beach. Most of the ones a 2hr drive from London are stony, but I find it relaxing to be by the sea🙂 Thank you, it’s my favourite dress. I hope you are having lovely weather too xx
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we have been having lots of rain! which I love!
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We have too! Big thunderstorms and lightning at night too as it’s been warm x
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Sounds like such a lovely weekend! Your stripe dress matches your hair and your phone case! The vegan gelato looks tasty and the little bag your partner bought you is cute ☺ xx
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We had a really lovely time😊 It does! It’s my favourite dress💕 The vegan gelato was so good, really creamy. It is the sweetest bag, I can’t wait to use it😊 xx
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I’ve never tried gelato before but it sounds nice 😊 x
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It is lovely😊 xx
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Brighton is such a beautiful city, I love looking at pictures from there. The dress you wore on day 1 was so cute, it suits you so well xx
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It is such an awesome place. It’s one of my fave places to go for the weekend😊 Have you been? Aaw thank you huni, I love that dress💕 x
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I haven’t had the chance to go there yet, sadly! But during my second year of uni, which is a mandatory year abroad in England, I definitely plan on going there x
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😊 xx
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Your striped dress is so cute! I love the purse that your partner surprised you with!
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Aaw thank you💕 I love the bag and purse! I so wanted it but held off due to price. I was so happy when he got it for me😊 xx
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i love your hair! looks like a fun little getaway.
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Aaw thank you💕 We had a great time xx
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I REALLY want to go to Brighton! It is on my bucket list and your pictures make me want to go even more! All your food pics look SO yummy! And that is so sweet of your partner to buy you the bags! Also I love the color you used on your toes! SO pretty! I hope you are having an amazing weekend beauty! ❤
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Aaw you would love it! It’s near the sea and colourful and fun😊 The food in Brighton is so good too🙂 I know, he was the sweetest. He knew I kept looking at that bag and purse💕 I love the nail colour! I always choose hot pinks but this peachy pink with glitter on top is so nice. Aaw thank you sweetie. Hope you’re having a great weekend😘 xx
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It sounds AMAZING! He really is! It is so pretty! You are so welcome hun! Thank you! ❤
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I love how newer hotels are going full steam with green initiatives~~ That hang bag is too cute. What a great buy that you’ve spotted!!!
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They are! I love that they are going green and being eco friendly. Aaw thank you. I love the bag so much😊💕 xx
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Ooooo girl, this is a post after my own heart! This allll is amazing! The Inn you stayed at- so cute! The fooooood!!! Oh my! And your dress & makeup are perfection- gorgeous girlfriend. Thanks for sharing these awesome travels.
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Aaw thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it😊 The hotel was lovely and the food so good. Aaw thank you so much😊💕 xx
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Iydea in Kensington Gardens has the best vegetarian and vegan food in Brighton (if you can ever get a seat!)
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Iydea is on our to visit list! We always end up doing things in Brighton and eating late, so we miss their opening hours. Hopefully next time🙂 x
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This sounds like the perfect weekend! I’ve not been to Brighton in so long, I want to go! I need to try that vegan pizza and ice cream 😍looks so good! Thats so adorable your partner surprised you with the bag you said you liked, literally how thoughtful of him 😍 so cute that you won the minion! What a fab weekend 💖💖
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I hadn’t been Brighton in ages either but it was so much fun!😊 Omg you need to go Purezza and for vegan ice cream. Both were so good! He is so sweet! I literally wanted that bag so bad for our upcoming holiday, but that and the purse was £100 so I held off. I was so surprised when he got me from the spa holding a gift for me😊💕 xx
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I really want to! I so wanna do that vegan nights thing too! You are 100% my go to for food reccomendations so thank you! Aawww bless him! how generous of him! He totally spoils you! 😍 how adorable! Xxx
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Aaw you should go huni. Brighton and the Vegan Nights event are so fun😊 Haha pleased to hear it. He does, he’s so sweet😊💕 xx
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I’ve never been to Brighton but it looks like such an interesting place to visit!
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It is! There’s so much good food and quirky shops and streets😊 x
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