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I run Bon Vivant, a luxury travel and concierge service based in London. I visit the best hotels, restaurant and bars across the globe to investigate for my clients. Visit me at http://www.bonvivant.co.uk

5 of the best private island resorts in the world

By Emyr Thomas on Mar 31, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Featured, Hotels, Maldives, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Worldwide

Finding a holiday spot that offers utter seclusion and perfect relaxation is not as easy as you might think. If you want a piece of paradise all to yourself then a private island is the only place to go. Read my guide to the top 5 private island resorts. Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at

The London hotel scene hots up for Summer

By Emyr Thomas on Jun 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Even if the weather is not, the London hotel scene appears to be hotting up this summer, preparing itself for a number of high profile launches and revamps. The London EDITION, which is seen as hotelier Ian Schrager’s big return to the London scene (he launched Sanderson and St Martin’s Lane Hotel), is a collaboration with

4 new London restaurants to visit this Summer

By Emyr Thomas on May 28, 2013 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Dining in London this Summer is all about one building – The Shard – the tallest building in Europe. With stunning views of the capital city from all directions, The Shard is also home to various restaurants and bars and for this reason will be one of the places to visit in the Summer of

New bars to visit in London

By Emyr Thomas on Apr 26, 2013 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

If you’re heading to London this Spring, here are my tips on where to visit for a drink – whether you want a rooftop bar near Trafalgar Square with sublime views or a decadent Champagne bar in the form of the historic The Grill Room or a hidden bar with a detectives’ agency as a

5 new luxury hotels opening in the UK in 2013

By Emyr Thomas on Jan 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

It’s the start of the year, which means we’ll be thinking about planning our holidays for the year ahead. Here’s a guide to new luxury hotels that will be opening in the UK during 2013, which will be worth checking out. Café Royal, London Café Royal opened its doors on 3rd December 2012, but its

The best new restaurants in London

By Emyr Thomas on Sep 13, 2012 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

2012 has been an incredible year for London, not only because of the Olympics, the Paralympics and the Queen’s Jubilee, but also by firmly establishing itself as one of the hottest restaurant scenes in the world. Here we share some of the best new restaurants to have opened in London this year. Bubbledogs, Fitzrovia Champagne

New luxury hotels for London 2012

By Emyr Thomas on Mar 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

All eyes are undoubtedly going to be on London in 2012 – not only because of the Olympic Games, but also because of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Here’s a round-up of new hotels coming to the one of the world’s most popular capital cities. Thompson Belgraves, London Thompson Belgraves is Thompson Hotels’ first hotel outside