The Perfect Stylish FIVE STAR STAYCATION

Style of the city takes a break at Bournemouth’s newest luxury hotel

Bournemouth, a mere three-hour drive from our Welsh capital has everything to keep us engaged. Enveloped by its beautiful golden beach; and when I say golden, I don’t mean the filter type. This awardwinning beach ranked number 25 in best beaches of the world, thanks to Trip Advisors Annual Travellers Choice Awards. If you’re like myself who follows Trip Advisor religiously, you already know it speaks fact and truth (with pictures as back up) Style of the city wanted to get more familiar with Bournemouth and what better way than trying out its newest five-star luxury location The Nici Hotel, just a five-minute walk from the beach.

The Nici Hotel is where modern and luxury go hand in hand. It’s beautiful décor reminiscent of a Miami type feel, takes you figuratively beyond the confounds of England and well somewhere vibrant and full of style. Perched on Bournemouth’s West Cliff with amazing coastal views and an outdoor swimming pool, you get a real sense of frivolous fun. There’s even a movie theatre and games room perfect for families. From the outside the character and style, still very much the same as when it was built in 1912 displays classic Edwardian features, upon entering you are whisked away by effervescent, vibrant décor and on-trend colours with a grand piano to match. Each room at The Nici are of good size, coming with it's cocktail trolley and complimentary rum. The garden rooms have outdoor hot tubs, perfect for a romantic evening and bathrooms are equally stylish. Adding fuel to its style, you even get a DJ on the weekends to serenade you at dinner, at the aptly named SOUTH BEACH Restaurant, all very fabulous as was the food. Each dish was mouth-watering from south beach sushi rolls, to the many dishes on offer such as the baked Atlantic salmon or Cajun grilled swordfish. Cocktails though are this hotel’s signature offering, and you can be sure to find one to take your fancy. The customer service is second to none, nothing is too much trouble, and each staff member was friendly and courteous.

So what is our verdict? If you’re looking for a beachfront staycation oozing with sophistication and finesse, The Nici is the perfect choice.

THE NICI, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ, 01202 018555 www.thenici.com bournemouth@thenici.com

Hotel Information

Enjoy dazzling views of the capital during your stay at the stylish, contemporary Radisson Blu Hotel in Cardiff. This chic hotel in Cardiff's city centre is ideal for exploring nearby attractions, so you can make the most of the capital's rich culture, shopping, dining and nightlife. It's also a perfect base for business travellers or anyone venturing on to see the rest of Wales.

Tafarn Bar & Restaurant

Sample our fresh, flavourful mix of British and continental cuisine at the on-site Tafarn Bar and Kitchen, where you can also unwind after an exciting day of sightseeing or meetings with a bracing pint or tasty cocktail.

02920 454 777 radissonblu.co.uk reservations@radissonblu.com

Meetings & Events

Centrally located, just a five-minute walk from Cardiff central station, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff offers unique facilities for both business and social events.

Organisers can choose from one of six meeting spaces, with capacity for 460 delegates, spacious break out areas and natural daylight (in four of the six rooms).

Our largest room can accommodate up to 300 delegates. The hotel is a short drive from Station and Principality stadium and Cardiff or Bristol airport, respectively.

02920 454 777 radissonblu.co.uk reservations@radissonblu.com

Sarah Stephens is a PR and marketing expert, a travel concierge, entrepreneur champion and an advocate for life after child loss. Sarah launched a travel concierge and luxury travel business last year, organising holidays for busy people so the only thing they need to worry about when away is having the time of their lives. Work with her and only worry about enjoying your precious time away. She will find you the perfect escape. Sarah has over 12 years’ experience working in the travel industry and a lifetime of travel experiences.

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