SACO Blog

The 7th of July is the UK’s National Chocolate Day. Why exactly? We’re not sure, but we aren’t complaining because we love any excuse to indulge in a little bit of what we fancy. Besides, it’s been a while since Easter and there are so many scrumptious types of chocolate on offer that we simply can’t resist. Whether you’re a fan of the humble Mars Bar or you really are a dark chocolate snob, this day can be celebrated and enjoyed by just about anyone.

While there is plenty to see in Amsterdam, it’s worth using your serviced apartment in the city as a base to get out and explore more of The Netherlands.

There are some fantastic attractions and eateries to discover in Nottingham, meaning your serviced apartment stay will be jam-packed.

Nottingham may be a small northern city but it's certainly not short of attractions and places of interest - as summer approaches, the city really becomes a hotspot for simply enjoying the sunshine and historic and cultured surroundings this city brings.

Traditionally, pancake day aimed to use up the leftover ingredients before the strictly-no indulgences month of Lent - and how things have changed! Here are our favorite pancake recipes to make this Shrove Tuesday.