Category: Accommodation

Where to stay and eat on the southern tip of Gran Canaria

Where to stay and eat on the southern tip of Gran Canaria

By on Mar 01, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

My recent trip to Gran Canaria with Hyundai UK included two amazing experiences (if you haven’t already read about them, see my posts titled ‘Climbing a via ferrata in Gran Canaria‘ and ‘Taking a helicopter ride in Gran Canaria‘) but what I haven’t yet shared with you is where we stayed and where we dined […]

Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

By on Feb 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

A pheasant scurries across the road as we turn into the drive towards Teal House, our home for a week’s holiday in the north-east of England. We are about five miles to the west of Alnwick, widely regarded as one of the top pheasant shooting locations in the UK, and the many pheasants we see […]

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7 of the most romantic boltholes in the UK and Ireland

By on Feb 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

With it being the week of Valentine’s Day, love is in the air. From Highland castles reached by Rolls Royce, to Dartmoor thatched pavilions; here are some of the most seductive boltholes around the UK and Ireland for a surprise getaway with your loved one. Thyme Hotel, Gloucestershire Easily reachable from London but a world […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 17, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Japan, Middle East, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, USA

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Your own UK luxury holiday home on a stunning, private estate

Your own UK luxury holiday home on a stunning, private estate

By on Feb 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Luxury bespoke homes on a private Somerset estate form a new development which offers the perfect lifestyle and getaway among an ancient landscape. Set around an idyllic mineral lake with man-made beaches, you’d be forgiven for thinking this quiet, woodland setting was miles from anywhere. Yet Cookswood is only 90 minutes from London Heathrow and […]

Beach resorts and vegan food in Hua Hin, Thailand

Beach resorts and vegan food in Hua Hin, Thailand

By on Feb 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Less than 3 hours drive from Bangkok are the golden sands of Hua Hin, a seaside destination that offers the perfect option for a weekend escape from the city. The options are endless with most major hotel and resort operators having properties in Hua Hin. For us though it was important that we would not […]

12 baby friendly honeymoon ideas

12 baby friendly honeymoon ideas

By on Feb 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Greece, Honeymoons, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, Middle East, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Travelling on honeymoon with a baby needn’t be daunting. With a little preparation and a few helpful extras, it can be stress-free, and a wonderfully memorable holiday. There’s nothing quite like seeing your little ones’ face light up as you dip their toes in the swimming pool. Or when you take them for their first […]

7 unmissable luxury hotels in South Africa

7 unmissable luxury hotels in South Africa

By on Feb 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, South Africa

As a travel writer based in South Africa, I have the privilege of visiting some of the country’s finest hotels and lodges. Here’s a short-list of seven of my most memorable stays from the last year, all offer uncompromising luxury, food & wine experiences, and of course set in stunning locations. 1. The Old Rectory, […]

5 unique luxury hotels in Amsterdam

5 unique luxury hotels in Amsterdam

By on Feb 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Netherlands, Regions, Western Europe

Amsterdam is a cultural and business gateway, it is only natural there are many unique, luxury hotels across the city. In most cases, hotels are unique blends of old and new that transcend the usual definitions of hotels. They are neighborhood and historical combinations that give the traveler a unique lodging experience that combines luxury […]

The best new luxury hotels in Costa Rica

The best new luxury hotels in Costa Rica

By on Feb 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Regions

With Costa Rica fast becoming the hottest destination in recent years for holidaymakers the world over (largely helped in the UK by new direct flights), there has in turn been a host of new hotels opening across the country. As many people look at this tropical paradise as being the ideal location for a luxury […]

5 of the hottest hotel openings in southern Africa in 2019

5 of the hottest hotel openings in southern Africa in 2019

By on Feb 06, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa

With the ever growing demand for luxury travel, it doesn’t come as a big surprise that there is a growing number of luxury hotels opening too. Southern Africa is not missing the boat with several new openings in 2019. Here are 5 of the hottest hotel openings which you need to put on your “to […]

What's new and happening in Chicago

What’s new and happening in Chicago

By on Jan 25, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Chicago welcomed over 57.6 million visitors in 2018, a growth of 4.3% over the previous year, resulting in a new tourism record. In 2019, Chicago will continue to wow visitors with its world-class theater, innovative culinary and mixology adventures, state-of-the-art hotels, premiere exhibits and more. This winter in Chicago, experience the Year of Chicago Theatre, […]

Short stay: Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Park Lane, London, UK

Short stay: Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Park Lane, London, UK

By on Jan 24, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Situated on London’s exclusive Park Lane, overlooking iconic Hyde Park, Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living offers contemporary luxury residences just moments from all the best that London has to offer. With a level of sophistication and elegance that is not overly-stuffy, this special place perfectly combines the refined beauty of a historic London building […]

Short stay: Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel, Leicester Square, London, UK

Short stay: Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel, Leicester Square, London, UK

By on Jan 23, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

MGallery by Sofitel is a collection of boutique hotels that combine luxury with a focus on literature and culture. Among this select group of hotels is Victory House London MGallery by Sofitel – the perfect launch-pad for all that London has to offer. The property has a fascinating and industrious history that mirrors the industrial […]

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

Short stay: The Cavendish, Mayfair, London, UK

By on Jan 23, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Those of you with good memories may recall that I reviewed The Cavendish on a previous visit back in 2016. Located in the heart of prestigious Mayfair and Piccadilly, the hotel was just as good as I remembered: an inviting place to stay in the capital, and suitable for both business and leisure travellers alike. Shoppers […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 20, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Australia, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Health & Safety, Hotels, Italy, Kenya, Middle East, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]