Reviews Blog — I Love Essex

WIN A meal for Two at Marco's New York Italian in Essex

Marco Pierre White opens his latest New York Italian restaurant in Brentwood

Restaurants, News, Editors picks, New flight routes, most popular, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoDecember 12, 2018Marco Pierre White, New York Italian, Brentwood, TOWIE, Celebrity chef, michelin starred, Win, competition

New Low-Cost Ski Route From Stansted To Spain

A new low cost route from Stansted Airport opens up the Catalan ski resorts in the Lleida region

most popular, Travel, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoDecember 6, 2018ski resorts, skiing, low cost route, Spain, mountains, Travel, winter sports

Still Cool After All These Years: The Original Hoxton Shoreditch

As the savvy hotel brand expands across the US, I Love Essex checks into the original in the heart of East London

Hotels, most popular, News, RestaurantsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoNovember 30, 2018East London, Shoreditch, Hoxton, affordable hotels

Four Christmas Markets You Can Fly To From Essex

Get into the festive spirit with a short break to some of the best Christmas markets in Europe

Hotels, most popular, News, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoNovember 23, 2018Christmas markets, Christmas, Geneva, Copenhagen, Vienna, Prague, Festive, Crafts, Traditional

The Giggling Squid, Billericay: Thai-Fusion Feasts

This popular chain of Thai-style restaurants keeps adding new branches with another opening in Essex next month

Restaurants, News, Editors picksJoanna Fernandez-corugedoNovember 9, 2018Restaurant, Eating out in Essex, Thai food, Billericay

New Low-Cost Flights To Greece’s Greenest Island: Corfu

From April 2109 fly from Southend Airport to the Ionian Island of Corfu

News, most popular, Editors picksJoanna Fernandez-corugedoNovember 7, 2018Travel, new flights, London Southend Airport, essex airports, Greece, Corfu, Greek Islands

Seven Reasons Why The Hague is Holland's Favourite Family Resort

Scheveningen, the Hague’s seaside resort is family friendly in summer or winter

News, Editors picks, Hotels, most popular, RestaurantsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoOctober 10, 2018Family Travel, Travel, Half Term, School, school holidays, Holland, Ferries, The Hague

A Country Cottage with a View: Idle Waters, Dedham

A new self catering cottage joins the Milsom’s empire of luxury local stays in bucolic Dedham

Editors picks, Hotels, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoOctober 5, 2018luxury self catering, cottages, country cottages, ded, suffolk, essex

Country Life: Lee Valley Park Farms, Waltham Abbey

WIN FOUR tickets to the Lee Valley Park Farms for a family day out with animals and insects that appeals to teens too

Days out, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoSeptember 26, 2018Days out in Essex, Farms, Animals, Children, Family, Family friendly, half term, school holidays, weekends, family fun

Feast in the East! Smithfield 150 Bank Holiday

A female line-up graces the stage this weekend with free food, drink and activities for every age

Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoAugust 22, 2018festival, East London, Family friendly, Live music, Comedy, History

The Restaurant at Lifehouse, Frinton: Med-Style Menus & Glorious Garden Views

This rural spa in a coastal corner of Essex offers a relaxing atmosphere for Italian-influenced seasonal dishes

Days out, Hotels, SpaJoanna Fernandez-corugedoAugust 21, 2018spa, Restaurant, healthy eating, Italian

Sublime Dining at the Church Street Tavern, Colchester

Inspiring decor and outstanding dishes made with regional produce

Editors picks, Restaurants, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJuly 17, 2018Church Street Tavern, Colchester, Cuisine, AA Rosettes

Milsoms, Dedham: Urban Cool in the Countryside

A lively vibe pulls in a young crowd plus a new vegan menu for summer

Restaurants, Editors picks, Hotels, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 13, 2018resta, Eating out in Essex, Vegan food, Veganism, Vegetarian

Low-Cost Flights From Essex to Bulgaria's Highest Ski Resort

A new seasonal route from Southend Airport opens up the Bulgarian capital of Sofia and it’s close-by ski resort

News, Editors picks, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 12, 2018low cost route, London Southend Airport, new route, Bulgaira, Bulgaria, Sophia, ski resorts

See Jess Glynne, Rudimental, Ella Eyre & Louisa Live in Essex

I Love Essex has two tickets for this one-off summer concert at one of England’s grandest country houses - Audley End in Saffron Walden

Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMay 4, 2018music, pop, concert, outside gig, country house, Days out in Essex, fun in the sun, singing

Four Good Reasons To Fly To Grenoble From Stansted This Summer

Seasonal summer flights from Essex on Ryanair open up the French city of Grenoble and it’s bountiful attractions

News, most popular, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoApril 27, 2018Grenoble, France, Ryanair, summer, active, great outdoors

Design of the Times: A Palatial All-Suite Hotel Opens in Malta

New flights from Southend to Malta make a weekend in the island’s first Design Hotel an easy option

Hotels, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoApril 25, 2018Hotels, Malta, London Southend Airport, Travel, Luxury, Five-star

A Taste Of Essex Glam For The Slug & Lettuce In Brentwood

The high street stalwart has colourfully revamped interiors and an affordable new menu

Restaurants, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMarch 23, 2018Restaurant, bar, pub grub, Brentwood, TOWIE