The Thorpeness Meare is a boating lake like no other.
Dug by hand, the lake with its islands covers sixty acres and has over 40 acres of water.
Every year the Marmalade Ball is held at the Thorpeness Meare. For many, this is the event of year and I now know why.
This year the theme was Moulin Rouge, so as you can imagine it was all about feather boas, head dresses and bow ties.
The marquee itself was quite literally a scene from the movie, taking us all out of Thorpeness and to Paris for the night.
We decided to go all out and bought a dinner ticket. With all the entertainment and the amazing food, it was well worth it.
Can-can and burlesque dancers kept us entertained with an extremely impressive pre dinner performance.
Following the dinner was a live band and dancing then a DJ taking us into the early hours of the morning. To finish the night, we all rowed back home across the meare - not your normal transport home! Overall such a special night, I will definitely be back next year.
At the end of July I was lucky enough to go on The Yacht Week in Croatia with Jack Wills. We took the red route, starting and finishing in Split ACI Marina.
SPLIT - HVAR - VIS - SOLTA
After spending a week in a sun-drenched paradise on the sea, I think it's natural to still be suffering from post-holiday blues. The Yacht Week takes you out of reality to a place where every individual shares the same energy, enthusiasm and positivity.
"THE YACHT WEEK IS ONE WEEK OF SAILING WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS. IT'S NOTHING LIKE THE REAL WORLD"
The Yacht Week is unlike any other holiday; it's an adventure. Each and everyday you visit a different location with the new people you meet, all of whom have one thing in common: to have a good time.
After such an incredible week it's so difficult to pick out the highlights. However, these are some of my favourite parts:
The Crew Boat Party, Hvar
Quite literally could not have asked for a better way to celebrate my birthday. This infamous boat party was everything it was made out to be and more.
Carpe Diem, Hvar
Following the Crew Boat Party, this beach club is the perfect destination for the after party. Overlooking the swimming pool and the Adriatic, Carpe Diem will always remain a favourite part of every individuals week.
The boat pool, Adriatic
Being part of a 50 boat pool in the middle of the Adriatic was surreal to say the least. The calm, clear sea turned into pure madness with music, inflatables, paint, confetti and dancing for an afternoon.
Fort King George III, Vis
This fort is the ultimate party location. Built in 1812 and overlooking the great bay of Vis, this old fortress has been transformed with illuminated bars, lanterns and coloured lights which all lie beneath the ancient pine trees.
If you want to experience the journey of your life, you need to go on Yacht Week.
With crystal clear water, fresh winds, regattas and yacht parties, it's impossible not to love Yacht Week.
So gather your friends, choose a destination and find a yacht.
Check out the Jack Wills Seasonnaires video from the week:
