Antibes

What can I say about our time in Antibes. Well it was simply amazing.

Antibes is such a beautiful place to go, about 30 minutes from Monaco, right in between Nice and Cannes, it would be easy to miss it amongst such popular places nearby. If you ever have the chance though, go. This place is something else. The med is so impressive as it is, but unlike the busier neighbours, Antibes is a little more relaxed, a little more quiet, a little more what we were after for a couple of days to rest.

Our quaint little hotel, situated one block back from the beach, offered everything we wanted. Run by a lovely yet, typical French couple, they offered us a fabulous suite so we jumped at it. We even had our own reading room. Each morning we sat in the courtyard and enjoyed our assorted baguettes, croissants, home made jams, yoghurts, fruit and juice whilst planning the day. It was heaven.

I think the best find of the town has to be the amazing food markets, held Tuesday to Sunday, offering cheeses, fruit, spices, olives and flowers and all so cheap but the best quality. You can easily picture yourself strolling into town each morning to pick up a fresh baguette and some fruit each morning.

The last two days have been such a needed break. Safe to say I am very sad to leave. Lucky a trip to Cannes is planned for tomorrow, which includes a weee Chanel purchase. That helps.