Category: Bars

5 experiences not to miss in North Carolina’s Asheville

5 experiences not to miss in North Carolina’s Asheville

By on Dec 28, 2014 in Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
Asheville, North Carolina. Could this be the perfect city to vacation in? Come on – iconic music venues, famous craft breweries, heavenly restaurants, a thriving art scene? There’s even a book exchange Champagne bar! And we didn’t even mention the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is most certainly a hip, musical city, with restaurants and art
24 hours in Courchevel

24 hours in Courchevel

By on Nov 20, 2014 in Bars, Europe, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
As a child I spent every weekend at our family apartment in Courchevel 1850, and now I spend most of my adult life selling the resort. It is my favoured French ski resort, it is quaint and has a magical air to it. Yes, it is glitzy and ‘expensive’ but, for a week’s ski holiday,
Special feature: Sani Beach Hotel, Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece

Special feature: Sani Beach Hotel, Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece

By on Nov 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
On our arrival at the Sani Resort, a family-owned ecological reserve covering some 1,000 acres and with stunning, golden beaches, we were warmly welcomed by the ever-helpful Angelina in Guest Relations, offered a glass of fizz and presented with a useful map of the resort, outlining the various accommodation offerings, the marina, the restaurants and
10 of the most luxurious London experiences

10 of the most luxurious London experiences

By on Oct 29, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Ah, London. One of the world’s most exciting, cosmopolitan, culture-rich and diverse cities. If you’ve never been, this sprawling mass of fun, fashion, food and high living should definitely be on your bucket list. But what to do when you arrive? Well, luckily for you, there are plenty of luxurious experiences to immerse yourself in.
5 of the best bars in Wellington

5 of the best bars in Wellington

By on Oct 24, 2014 in Bars, Going Out, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions
Wellington is a lively city with an array of unique bars to suit absolutely everyone’s taste. Take a stroll down Courtney Place, explore side roads and alleys around the city and uncover hidden gems or simply follow this list to discover five of the best and most unique bars to be found in Wellington. CGR
The top 5 places to eat game in Britain

The top 5 places to eat game in Britain

By on Oct 23, 2014 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Britain has always boasted a rich hunting heritage – one filled with tales of Kings chasing stags through swathes of ancient forests and across brooding heather moors – and each year the game season is eagerly awaited by British gastronomes who hunger after the sublime earthy flavours of partridge and grouse or rich succulent venison.
7 of the best quirky things to do in Dublin

7 of the best quirky things to do in Dublin

By on Oct 19, 2014 in Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Ireland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Am I proud to be Irish? The answer is that I most definitely am. As a nation we’re known to be one of the friendliest in the world, and most of us have a great sense of humour. We also love to embrace characters and experiences that are a bit different and quirky. I recently
3 nights in Cape Town and 10 things to do

3 nights in Cape Town and 10 things to do

By on Sep 30, 2014 in Africa, Attractions, Bars, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Road Travel, South Africa, Speciality Travel
On a recent trip to South Africa, we had three nights in Cape Town before heading out to the Eastern Cape for a safari experience at the Shamwari Game Reserve.  Cape Town has to rank as one of my favourite cities in the world – it offers so much variety and here is a whirlwind
Short stay: Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

Short stay: Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

By on Sep 29, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Bars, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The 5-star Table Bay Hotel, a Sun International property set on the breakwater wall of Cape Town’s historic Victoria & Alfred waterfront, is a contemporary architectural treasure with 329 rooms that either overlook the bay to Robben Island, where Nelson Madela was for a long time famously imprisoned, or – as in the case of
5 places to 'pop the question' in Napa Valley

5 places to 'pop the question' in Napa Valley

By on Sep 19, 2014 in Attractions, Bars, California, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA
Napa Valley is America’s wine capital and one of California’s top luxury travel destinations. It is also a splendid place to ‘pop the question’ to the love of your life. There are so many things to think about when you’re asking a person to marry you. Everything has to be right, especially the setting. But
Short stay: Isle of Eriska Hotel, Scotland, UK

Short stay: Isle of Eriska Hotel, Scotland, UK

By on Sep 02, 2014 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
In 1973 Robin Buchanan-Smith, a Church of Scotland minister, bought the Isle of Eriska with his wife Sheena and, more than 40 years on, it remains in the family to this day, with elder son Beppo now at the helm and very much involved in the day-to-day running of the hotel. Over those four decades, the property
48 hours in Barcelona

48 hours in Barcelona

By on Aug 28, 2014 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
A lot has been said and written about Barcelona. But no amount of reading ever prepares you for this beautiful, cosmopolitan European city. A true melting pot of history, art, culture, gastronomy and all things modern, Barcelona is buzzing with tourists all year round. During my recent trip to Barcelona I realised that if planned
The ultimate guide to Paris Fashion Week: the best places to eat, drink and sleep

The ultimate guide to Paris Fashion Week: the best places to eat, drink and sleep

By on Jul 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Bars, Clubs, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
When it comes to fashion, we will always have Paris. The City of lights wears a merit-worthy crown as the queen of the fashion world. Paris is the last but certainly not the least of four major fashion weeks that take place during the fall. Paris is always final and definitive voice of the season
Drinks on the helipad at The Peninsula Shanghai

Drinks on the helipad at The Peninsula Shanghai

By on Jul 19, 2014 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Bars, China, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel
As part of ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) 2014 in Shanghai – an invitation-only event bringing together la crème de la crème of the luxury travel industry, I was invited to a VIP media welcome party to celebrate the opening of the event. This was an opportunity to experience the height of luxury and indulge
The best terraces to enjoy a drink in Paris

The best terraces to enjoy a drink in Paris

By on Jul 15, 2014 in Bars, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe
Summer is finally here, and that’s cause for celebration. Whether you’re going to hang out on the Bank of the Seine River or spend your time sipping rosé by the canal St.-Martin, summer is a time to relax and enjoy Paris in all its glory. So what could be more pleasant than to enjoy the
6 of the best bars in Bali

6 of the best bars in Bali

By on Jul 14, 2014 in Asia, Bars, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions
Synonymous with tropical luxury, Bali is an urban travelers island dream. As a tourist mecca it seems cutting edge bars and restaurants are invading Bali’s heady streets and lining the beaches at an undeniably fast past. Visitors could literally spend weeks in Bali eating out morning, noon and night and still not touch the sides