Nezi Gomez

I love Italy, the culture, picture perfect landscape,  beautiful beaches  and not forgetting the delicious food! It is also heaped with many historic places of interest, ancient ruins and beautiful architecture.

Sorrento in particular has a warm place in my heart having got married there. With the help of a fabulous local wedding planner, I planned my perfect wedding across the Bay of Naples, taking 69 ultra willing guests with us to witness our wedding ceremony. This was followed by a beach front wedding reception, opposite the majestic Mount Vesuvius, with Limoncello on tap! It was a perfect day which our friends and family still reminisce on, every time they see my husband and I. 

Mount Vesuvius and the ancient ruins of Pompeii are a must to see during your stay in Sorrento. Endless market stalls selling handcrafted sandals and Italian merchandise, are scattered around Piazza Tasso and line the surrounding streets.

Other places of interest and boat tours I would recommend is the beautiful Island of Capri and Anacapri, where you can take a cable car ride, across stunning views. Or a day trip down to the Amalfi Coast.

My favourite place in the Amalfi was the picturesque and sophisticated resort town of Positano and the romantic town of Ravello.

Bellissimo!

Cuba was my first All Inclusive holiday and one which I couldn’t wait to visit for its fascinating mix of music and culture. It also holds one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Varadero with miles of white sand, just heavenly! It is fascinating to see the many classic 1940-1950’s American cars, mostly kept in immaculate condition, lined up and waiting to take tourists on day trips.

The Beatles are also very much paid homage to in Varadero. See a statue of John Lennon, casually sat on a bench in ‘Parque John Lennon’, Submarino Amarillo (the Yellow Submarine bar) and the Beatles bar with live music.

A trip to Havanna, Cuba’s capital was captivating. With many historic buildings and places of interest and the home and Museum of writer, Ernest Hemingway. In complete contrast, the famous open-air night club and dancers at the Tropicana is worth a visit and the many jazz clubs are a must if you love Jazz music, full of talented musicians and birth place to famous musicians.

A Pina Colado in Cuba was also one of the best I have ever tasted!

New York holds such a special place in my heart and very special memories ❤️ This is where I celebrated my special 40th birthday with my two daughters and my best friend, a few years back now! At the time I worked for Virgin Atlantic, based at Heathrow and I was lucky enough to organise tickets for us all.

We shared a large spacious room on Time Square and when I woke up, my special ladies had decorated the room for me with birthday banners!

We had a ball visiting Time square, lots of shopping at Maceys and Woodbury Common designer shopping outlet. Took the subway and ferry across to Ellis Island and walked around Empire State building, Central Park. To cap it off we watched Mama Mia on Broadway for my birthday. We had brilliant balcony seats! Then the yellow taxi back to the airport.

There are many excursions and now a choice of city passes available, to easily visit the top attractions in New York. Dyker Heights wonderland tour is one to do at Christmas time, to capture the spirit of Christmas in the charmingly decorated neighbourhood.

I would love to return there! p.s Premium class seats on Virgin Atlantic or the flat beds and the Upper class lounge are highly recommended for that special occasion!