The Ritz-Carlton Residences blend old world tradition with modern city living in Montreal
On 31st December 1911, at exactly 11.15 pm, right before New Years Eve, the Ritz-Carlton Montreal first opened its…
A more reliable way forward for travel review sites?
On travel review sites, anyone can write a review of a hotel, regardless of whether or not theyve stayed…
Special feature: Sani Beach Hotel, Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece
On our arrival at the Sani Resort, a family-owned ecological reserve covering some 1,000 acres and with stunning, golden…
Recipe of the week: Carinthian blueberry ‘datschi’ with vanilla-thyme foam
Carinthian blueberry ‘datschi’ is inspired by local and seasonal ingredients of the Carinthian mountain and lake area with its…
Photograph of the week: Stradun, Dubrovnik Old Town
The wet limestone-paved Stradun, the main thoroughfare in Old Town Dubrovnik glistened under the street lights. First established around…
Overcoming geographic internet restrictions when travelling
When I was in China this year, I found that a little frustratingly – I was only intermittently…
Photograph of the week: Lightning bolt over Bellagio
Bellagio forms part of the golden triangle on Lake Como, comprising Menaggio, Varenna and Bellagio. This small and beautiful…
Recipe of the week: Balinese pork ribs
Despite being part of the worlds most populous Muslim nation, the island of Bali is a Hindu enclave where…
20 great reasons to visit Shamwari Game Reserve on the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Whether youre going on safari for the first time or youre a seasoned traveller who has been on safari…
Short stay: Riverdene Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Having stayed at the wonderful Long Lee Manor on the Shamwari Game Reserve, we moved on to the reserve’s family friendly Riverdene…
Short stay: Long Lee Manor, Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Having taken a short flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, we were taken by our driver to the…
Photograph of the week: Old jetty in Metung, Australia
Playing with perspective, symmetry and long exposure photography, this old jetty in Metung has been captured stretching out into…
Private jets – the epitome of travel
For those who seek privacy, spectacular service and bespoke travel at its best, the world of private jet vacations…
Extreme mountain biking on the Isle of Skye
Many of you very kindly followed our family mountain bike adventures in the Scottish Isles this Summer in which…
Recipe of the week: Parsnip and maple syrup cake, and clotted cream ice cream
Inspired by the humble vegetable, this luxurious dessert is full in flavour yet surprisingly light. Served with clotted cream…
Photograph of the week: The painted village of Zalipie, Poland
Zalipie is located in northern Małopolska, about 68 km (42 miles) east of the regional capital Kraków. The village…
