Author Archive for Isabella Rose

4 of the most indulgent winter activities in Chamonix

4 of the most indulgent winter activities in Chamonix

By on Mar 17, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Every winter tourists flock to Chamonix’s freshly powdered slopes. With an impressive backdrop of Mont Blanc’s towering peak and an abundance of snow-coated slopes, it is little wonder that this Chamonix stands as the queen of the Alps and a snow-dome mecca for skiing fanatics. However, this winter wonderland has a lot more to offer
Marbella Heights Hotel: Balinese style and Mediterranean comforts

Marbella Heights Hotel: Balinese style and Mediterranean comforts

By on Mar 15, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
Discovering luxury from a stay abroad can mean many things: opulent design, indulgent amenities or the mere pleasure of peaceful tranquillity. Set amongst the rolling hills, olive groves and rugged mountains of Andalucía, The Marbella Heights Hotel uniquely combines all three, creating a divine recipe for all luxury-lovers. With rose-coloured stone and terracotta turrets, this
The best boutique hotels in the Algarve

The best boutique hotels in the Algarve

By on Feb 07, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Portugal, Resorts, Western Europe
Today, the Algarve has become synonymous with package holidays and budget deals as travellers arrive by the bucket-load for a brisk dose of sun, sea and sand. However, peel away this rather dubious and artificial veneer to discover a world apart of luxury, elegance and indulgence. Akin to those who revel in the difference between

The Urban Oasis

By on Jan 25, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
Situated in Palma, the Mediterranean metropolis and capital city of Mallorca, the Puro Hotel (Puro Oasis Urbano) stands as a mecca to those seeking a luxurious and exclusive retreat. Titled as an urban oasis, this chic boutique hotel embraces the perfect blend of old and new, rural and cosmopolitan, that radiates throughout the compact city