5 Minute Vacation :: Borgo Santo Pietro :: Italia

Happy Wednesday everyone... Howwwwww good is this weather!? Ah, so good for the soul isn't it? Well today, we are off to Tuscany for our 5 Minute Vacation. We're staying at the stunningly gorgeous Borgo Santo Pietro... Are you ready? Here's the hotel...

 

 

What do you think? AMAZINGGGG right? So I'll book the rooms and meet you all at the airport! 

Happy Wednesday friends... :)

nat x

Images via smithhotels.com

5 Minute Vacation :: Lake Como

Hi Writers Ink friends, how are you? :) I wish this was a video blog, so then I could see you all and find out how you're really doing! What are you are up to this week? Feel free to leave me a little comment below.. I'd reeeeally love to know what's happening with you! For those of you in Melbourne, how cold is this weather?! Well as much as I will admit I am loving all the layers, wearing boots again and rugging up with beanies and scarves, my heart will always, always belong to Summer. :) 

And for me, Summer is actually not too far away, because I just found out...... I am going to Canada and Alaska in July for work! For a month! I'm going on our 'Canada and Alaska Summer Tour', and I'll be writing articles and pieces on all the wonderful places we travel to. I'll tell you more about it over the next few days, but let's just say it's a huge answer to prayer and I am very excited about it all! So let me encourage you.. seriously.. ANYTHING really can happen. Anything. Anyway, enough about me and more about you. Let me take you on a little adventure today.. and whatever you're up to, I pray you will be refreshed and blessed by these stunning photos. So off we go to Lake Como.... First up, you'll be attending a very swish gala event here at Villa del Balbianello. 

And below is the villa you will be staying at.. this is the sun room.

Take a stroll through these gardens..

And after all your meandering, you'll definitely deserve a coffee..

So sit back and enjoy the view. Then go for a wander under these beauties..

Before taking an afternoon trip into Varenna. 

And then, at the very end of a magical day..

We will all gather together on the terrace for a beautiful meal! 

Be blessed today as you faithfully serve doing whatever you are doing. 

Just remember, despite all the changes that may be happening in your life, 

He has gone before you and made a way where there appears to be no way.

Here's to something incredible coming your way TODAY! Anything can happen. :)

nat x

Image 1 - Pinterest 

Image 2 -  Five Star Alliance

Image 5 - Image - The French Tangerine

Image 6 - Image - White Sofa

Image 7 - Image - Purple Wisteria

Image 8 - Image - James Brandon

Image 9 - Haus Design

5 Minute Vacation :: Verona

Today we are taking a trip to the magical city of Verona. Located 230 kilometres north of Florence, this city tells a tale of romance, beauty and enchantment... and will definitely capture your heart.

Fresh posies decorate walls and window sills everywhere.

Juliet's balcony. If only these walls could talk..

Manicured gardens invite guests to explore..

..and enjoy a simple afternoon tea.

Glorious skies colour the city pink.

And in winter this magical wonderland is simply unforgettable. I spent some time in Verona back in September 2000 and I still remember walking along through the quaint, cobblestone streets. I shall return one day, mark my words. Oh how I lovvveeee Italy. Have you been to Verona or would you like to go?

Happy Monday everyone!

nat x

PS - I am going to be featuring a travel destination each week in the "5 Minute Vacation" series... any requests?

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