16 happy memories of visits to South Africa
One of my favourite overseas destinations is South Africa, it holds a very special place as the first…
3 of the best luxury hotels in Istanbul
Istanbul is a colourful busy city that has a lot to offer to modern day luxury traveller. It has…
Interview with Sarah Lee, Founder of LiveShareTravel and Author of The Luxury Travellers Handbook
A journalist and editor, Sarah Lee started Maia Communications, a marketing communications company, with her husband Terry, in 2009. She has…
The South of France on more of a shoestring than the Ecclestones!
Finally made it there last August! We took advantage of the BA short haul £35 BA Club Europe offer…
Interview with Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, Founder and Director of Passepartout Homes
Paola Fiocchi Van den Brande, originally from Italy, moved to London in 2000, after working in Belgium and Germany. After 13…
Top 10 luxury hotels in New York
New York is the worlds most cosmopolitan city, bursting with stylish bars, fashionable restaurants, exclusive art galleries, renowned museums,…
Re-discovering my Cornish roots and 8 top tips for a Cornwall trip of your own
Being half Cornish it would be fair to say I spent a fair amount of my childhood holidays in Cornwall,…
Special feature: Intercontinental Hong Kong, Hong Kong
As you pass through its doors to the lobby and gaze upon the view through the ceiling-high windows at…
A perfect romantic break in the center of Amsterdam
With its serpentine canals, sprawling parks and artists heart, Amsterdam provides an effortless backdrop to romance. The citys Conservatorium…
3 romantic, historic Irish castle hotels
In Ireland we have a saying, which translates into English as: “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” Céad Mile Fáilte!…
Top 10 luxury hideaways in South East Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the few regions in the world that appeals to travellers at both ends of…
Top 10 spots for after-dark decadence in Toronto
As North Americas fourth largest city, Toronto is fast becoming a world class destination, and with that it has…
Escape to Estepona: legacy luxury on the Costa del Sol
Ah… wonderful Spain. My affinity with this country runs deep, with part of my soul residing in beloved Madrilenian…
3 stops on a road trip from Boston to NYC
Early October is a great time for a trip to Boston, Cape Cod, Rhode Island and New York. The…
Shop and stop in style in Palma de Mallorca
Island capital Palma de Mallorca is renowned for its luxurious shops, with top international brands such as Louis Vuitton,…
A luxury hotel room in a 20-foot container
Over in Antwerp there’s a unique pop-up luxury hotel using 20-foot containers. Currently based at the Rijnkaai, Sleeping Around‘s…
