Lesley Keyter

What’s with this static?

Really! We can put up with snow, slush, black ice, hell and high water – but what’s up with this static. It’s awful! Our office is almost crackling with the dry heat and woe betide any client who might walk in and think about a hand shake or a hug. KAPOW! So what’s the solution? … Continue reading What’s with this static?

Transformation of a Grinch

I am known in my family as Scrooge – because the frenzy and consumerism of Christmas just makes me want to escape altogether to a land where Christmas was never heard of. And then I had what Oprah would call an Ah Ha moment. My 5 year old granddaughter asked me – “Mama – why… Continue reading Transformation of a Grinch

And the cab driver said Oh My God….

Some of the best conversations I have had have been with the taxi cab driver. If you think about it generally your driver is probably foreign…. In England it is rare to have a Cockney taxi driver and in the US or Canada it’s extremely likely that you will have a doctor or an engineer… Continue reading And the cab driver said Oh My God….

Getting out of Dodge …..

There’s no denying it – that white stuff all over the place is sending the message loud and clear. Winter is here and although I am not an “all-inclusive” fan the thought of lying on a beach for a week with nothing to do but sleep, eat and drink is starting to look very attractive.… Continue reading Getting out of Dodge …..

Name calling and funny faces

Do you know your name? No seriously – do you really know your name as reflected on your passport – right now – without looking it up? Do you think the name on your driver’s licence will be the same as on your passport or your birth certificate? The travel business is fraught with rules… Continue reading Name calling and funny faces

In a drunken stupor – what not to do in the wild…

Africa seems to be getting more interactive. Now you can walk with the Lions at Victoria Falls. Some of my clients have expressed reservation about this activity and I can’t say I blame them having seen these magnificent creatures close up. I recall being in Sabi Sands game reserve on an evening game drive… Continue reading In a drunken stupor – what not to do in the wild…

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A shattered bottle of champagne encased in a glass showcase drew my attention. This was the original bottle used to christen the Broadmoor Hotel back in 1918. It’s a nice thought but it did look sort of creepy. Which was totally appropriate seeing as this was the place I was going to celebrate Halloween. Also… Continue reading Untitled

It’s a first world problem….

Here was the dilemma posed to me. So where to go in August? It’s going to be crowded in Europe. Venice would be nice but would it be stinky? The Baltic is not an option – been there done that. It’s winter in the Southern Hemisphere, too hot and humid in Asia. When I posed… Continue reading It’s a first world problem….

Itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny…plane seats

Yes that’s right – many airlines are reconfiguring their aircraft – throwing out those old bulky seats and refitting with new slimline lightweight seats instead. There’s only one problem – not all of us are lightweight and slimline…. The new seats are slightly more narrow – just slightly – and just an inch less leg… Continue reading Itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny…plane seats

You’ve made your bed…now lie on it!

They say that there is nothing quite like your own bed when you have been travelling lots. Well…. that might be true to an extent but being spoilt by the Westin’s Heavenly Bed made coming home to my own bed a sorry experience. When you combine a bed like this….. With a view like this …..… Continue reading You’ve made your bed…now lie on it!