I love a ‘browsing’ website. Somewhere you can get lost in… There are only a few that can transport you away like nowhere else. Mr & Mrs Smith, iEscape, Pinterest and Trouva are amongst my favourites.
But frugal alternatives? Like really on my wavelength? There’s a new travel website on the block, and like all the best things I discovered it through word of mouth: Doris & Dicky.
Budget Boutique
Specialising in ‘Budget Boutique’ (gosh, I wish I’d coined that phrase), it’s exactly what I feel is missing in the online travel sector.
I always find travel interesting as pretty much everyone focuses on the ‘luxury’ sector, but it doesn’t actually serve that many of us. I for one, can’t wait for my holidays and want it to be special, relaxing, a little luxe… But, not compromise my mortgage payments.
Like most great sites, Doris & Dicky started when a couple couldn’t find any affordable boutique hotels within their budget. For around £100 a night. So they compiled a site themselves.
All their hotels are handpicked and visited, so adhere to their high standards (including one of my own favourites: Artist Residence). And I love that it shows a list of best countries to visit at which time of year (handy if you’re after some holiday inspiration).
So next time you’re stumped for somewhere to stay on your next break (as I know some of you are, as I get a lot of emails asking!) – try this site.
You’re welcome.
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Oh this is right up my alley!
Me too! xxx
Alex thanks so much for sharing this, there was definitely a gap in the market for this! Love the website – it’s going to help with our honeymoon planning! Steph x
http://www.stephstyle.com
Gosh WHAT a find! I am definitely bookmarking this, thanks Alex! ????
Thanks for the tip Alex- looks great!
Your blog content is so on it! Consistently original and inspiring without an ounce of the overdone ‘look-at-this-shopping-haul’. I love it.
Oh I bet it will! Where are you off to? Love that there are affordable, chic Paris options too – I’ve always struggled! x
I know – SO good! x
Enjoy 🙂 xxx
Thank you so much 🙂 I am always fascinated by ‘hauls’ on other people’s sites but just feel this is not the place for them xx
Oooh this is perfect. Currently planning summer holiday in Scandinavia (hoping to squeeze in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and Reykjavik in 2wks!) so this is exactly what I needed!! Thanks x
Sounds amazing! Would love to do Oslo and Reykjavik now I have the Scandi bug – and so hard to find affordable places. Hope this helps! xx
I travelled to Portugal with them and it was a dream!
This is incredibly helpful, thank you. Some great options for two trips we have coming up. xx
Glad to help! xxx
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Hi Alexandra I just wanted to let you know that I have really been enjoying your blog! Particularly the city guides, and I’ve added your blog to my favorites list on my new blog. ? ? http://celebratingtuesday.org/2017/03/31/my-favorite-blogs-vlogs/
Hi Alexandra – thank you for this and the info on Doris & Dicky – I am still looking for something special and not too pricey at lake Como – any suggestions…..
just love reading your blogs and fashion suggestions.
Mariza
Namibia
Thank you! Not been to Lake Como sadly x