Author Archive for Judy Johnson

Special feature: The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course, Kelso, Scotland

Special feature: The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course, Kelso, Scotland

By on Dec 18, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 5374 times

The wonderful welcome from Robyn at reception is typical of the staff at the Roxburghe. Always at hand, always willing, yet never interfering. This wonderful Georgian house, owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, is situated on the banks of the River Teviot. This river, together with the Tweed where the Duke also has beats available [...]

Special feature: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, South Africa

Special feature: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, South Africa

By on Mar 17, 2009 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Special Features, Travel Miscellany   - Read 442 times

My husband and I were indeed fortunate and privileged to stay for three nights at Bushmans Kloof.   I had been hankering to stay there for many years as I had heard much about it and it certainly did not disappoint us in any way.   The beauty of the site is breathtaking – so [...]

Special feature: Sheraton Bilbao Hotel, Bilbao, Spain

Special feature: Sheraton Bilbao Hotel, Bilbao, Spain

By on Sep 29, 2008 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 122 times

Bilbao is a vibrant city being brought back to life by the reconstruction of old shipyards into areas alive with walkways, parks and stunning architecture and sculptures. Nestled amongst this redevelopment is the Sheraton Bilbao Hotel – itself an individual piece of architecture – which was designed by the father and son team of architects [...]