Lady’s Afternoon Tea at Claridge’s Review

There’s no shortage of places to have afternoon tea in London. Every hotel offers one, from fashion-themed to ingredient-driven and everything in between. But there are a few classics that stand out above the rest, and one of them is the afternoon tea at Claridge’s in Mayfair.

Afternoon Tea at Claridge's in London

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Lady’s Guide to East Sussex Beaches

As a Californian, there are certain things I do year-round. Barbecue, for example. Or wear far too few layers in the winter. And let’s not forget going to the beach. When I moved to London, I took those traditions with me. Which is how I found myself at the East Sussex beaches in February.

East Sussex Beaches

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Lady’s Guide to Rye in Winter

It’s winter in Rye. The streets are dark when I arrive. A black cat runs across the cobblestones, and I fear it is a bad omen. Then a second crosses my path and I start to worry. Looking up, I see white doves sleeping in the stone nooks of the church above the cemetery, and up ahead the mist obscures the narrow streets and timbered houses.

Rye in Winter

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