Now that we really have had a taste of summer, well at least over the last few days, has summer really truly arrived?

After all, I am sure many of us will be a various colour of red especially if the all important sun cream hasn’t been applied to protect us from the sun’s rays, but it has been a long waited welcome to see the sun shining again in all its glory.  No doubt you will remember the previous two summers were a complete wash out and many of us escaped to the Continent to search out dryer and warmer climates.

In answer to my opening remarks I believe that the answer is a resounding yes.  Summer has arrived and the first signs have been spotted around the coast of Cornwall especially here in Falmouth over the last three weeks.  Basking sharks are back and if you keep your eyes peeled you could see one too.

Many locals and visitors recommend the headland by Pendennis Castle to spot Basking sharks, which are the second biggest fish in the world!  If you really want to get closer to these amazing fish Orca Sea Safaris, based in Falmouth and only a five minute walk away from the hotel, offers wildlife watching and coastal boat trips in their 10.6 metre RIB.  Some of the team, including myself were delighted to have the opportunity to take a 2 hour trip and venture out on the RIB, it was fascinating and so much wildlife you couldn’t begin to imagine!

So next time your basking in the sun just remember you’re not the only one.

The story continues… An irate gentleman arrived at reception demanding to speak to the Duty Manager.  Apparently he was disgusted that the hotel had replaced his wife during the middle of the night for another woman.  Well, you can imagine the complex and delicate situation that our duty manager faced whilst listening to this particular complaint - not an easy one to handle!  It turned out that our dear guest suffered from Alzheimer’s. Being in the hospitality industry naturally we apologised for our error, contacted his wife and informed her what had happened. He was delighted that had found his wife and that we quickly rectified the situation. So a simple story of how we go that extra mile for our guests.

I had the pleasure of an invite to a Naming and Dedication of a new tug for A&P Falmouth Docks today and being St Piran’s Day, the tug was aptly named St. Piran.  All the usual dignatories were there (not that I am one of them) and the naming ceremony was carried out by Ann Trudgen, Consort to the Mayor of Falmouth who christened the tug with our very own Cornish Camel Valley Sparkling Wine.  It’s amazing that when you accidentally drop a bottle of alcohol it smashes but when you want it to smash intentionally it never does and on the fourth attempt St Piran was christened!

Tune in next time and see the hotel from a cat’s point of view - yes our very own house cat Mystery.