10 places to be in France in the run-up to Christmas
With Christmas only just around the corner (OK, so it’s a short time off… but some of these events…
Staying at home to explore Sedona
I’ve done my share of world traveling. I’ve backpacked and hitchhiked, I’ve done a few luxury tours, and I’ve…
Take a bite of rustic France at the annual Mourjou Chestnut Festival
Every year in October, more than 20,000 visitors come to take a bite of rustic France at the annual…
Top tips for the ultimate luxury theatre break in London
Few cities in the world are as renowned for their theatre as much as London is. With beautiful hotels,…
Your 10 greatest pet hates about flying
Lastminute.com has done a survey to identify air passengers’ most irritating in-flight habits. Rather predictably, screaming children is up…
Boot camp without the boot
When we first moved to France and our American friends came to visit, theyd often comment that they would…
Spa treatments for kids, in case the Maldives wasn’t already relaxing enough
Are your kids stressed? No, I didn’t think so. And I don’t think they’d be likely to be whilst…
Photograph of the week: Whale watching in Walker Bay, South Africa
Every year the Walker Bay in South Africa welcomes the annual migration of Southern Right Whales to its shores….
Suite of the week: Esmeralda EA 101, Esmerelda, Rocky Point, Mexico
Suite name: Esmeralda EA 101 Resort: Esmerelda, Rocky Point, Mexico Size of accommodation: 5,000 sq ft Cost per night:…
Luxury travel tips for US citizens heading for London
London is one of Europe’s biggest hotspots, and a convenient destination for travelers crossing the pond from the United…
The best business hotel in the Middle East
Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the luxury city hotel and a Dubai landmark, has been awarded the Best Business Hotel in…
Sailing with the WAOW factor in Indonesia
Have you ever dreamed of setting sail around the islands of Indonesia? Well… now you can. And in style,…
Suite of the week: The F Suite at Hotel Faena + Universe, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Suite name: The F Suite Hotel: Hotel Faena + Universe, Buenos Aires, Argentina Size of accommodation: 120 sq m…
Special feature: Wentbridge House Hotel, Wentbridge, West Yorkshire, UK
We have just returned from a lovely stay at the four star Wentbridge House Hotel in the village of…
Photograph of the week: the world’s first underwater nightclub
This week’s picture is hot off the press and is of Subsix – the world’s first underwater music club….
Special feature: Adam the Suitcase from Millican
Meet ‘Adam the Suitcase’. He’s the latest addition to my luxury luggage collection and a very fine specimen he…
