Category: Restaurants

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 […]

Top 3 escapes for gourmands

Top 3 escapes for gourmands

By on Aug 28, 2014 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Saint Lucia, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Gourmands and epicureans will go where their taste buds lead; lovers of fine food know no bounds, scouring the world for fresh and innovative culinary experiences, and hotels are increasingly aligning themselves with this rise in gastronomic tourism. Here is our pick of the top three ‘foodie’ events this autumn. Arabian avant-garde in an urban […]

5 five star country escapes from London

5 five star country escapes from London

By on Aug 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Luxury hotels in Britain are regarded as having an excellent understanding of refinement and true elegance by people seeking the best travelling experience. One staying in such a residence should expect the finest dining, service and surroundings; many top hotels in the UK offer these luxuries in abundance. Check out the list below of five […]

A visit to Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot

A visit to Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot

By on Aug 25, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A lunch at Richard Branson’s retreat, a mere 45 minutes drive from Marrrakech can be a good excuse to escape Marrakech and the hustle and bustle of its Medina and crowded souks. Most make it part of a day trip from Marrakech into the surrounding Atlas Mountains. Some also want to get a taste of the […]

Top 10 restaurants in London

Top 10 restaurants in London

By on Aug 22, 2014 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Besides the world-famous tourist attractions, acclaimed nightlife, renowned hotels and the West End, the exquisite food on offer in London is another reason to visit the capital. With such a vast number of restaurants to choose from, with too many Michelin stars between them to count, it can all get a bit overwhelming deciding where […]

7 reasons to visit Las Vegas

7 reasons to visit Las Vegas

By on Aug 22, 2014 in Hotels, Nevada, Restaurants

Being female, teetotal and anti-gambling to boot, Las Vegas is probably one of the last places you might imagine I would choose to go. I have, nevertheless, visited Sin City no fewer than five times. The first occasion was a family holiday back in 2001, and the subsequent trips have all taken place since 2009. […]

Victoria Falls dining - for those in the know

Victoria Falls dining – for those in the know

By on Aug 21, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Are you looking for exciting dining options at the Victoria Falls which will offer you nothing but the real deal, perhaps with a touch of luxury added in? The spectacular grandeur of the Zambezi rushing over the Earth’s edge attracts huge crowds on both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides, many in search of adventure or a once-in-a-lifetime […]

The top 5 seafood restaurants in Boston

The top 5 seafood restaurants in Boston

By on Aug 07, 2014 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Having lived in Boston for a few years, I came to appreciate what fresh seafood really can taste like.  Being on the coast has major advantages, like fish caught the same morning, lots of availability, and a sustainable mindset.  When looking for where to dine on seafood in Boston, there are many places to choose […]

For the best food, festivals and fun, head to Montreal, Canada

For the best food, festivals and fun, head to Montreal, Canada

By on Aug 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Canada, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Just like the United States postal service’s motto, “Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail” shall prevent Montrealers from throwing a fabulous festival. Be it musical, comedy, fashion, dance, circus, film or food & wine based, they’ve got it covered, and leave it to those crazy/generous Canadians to throw many a bash for free-particularly […]

Interview with Kat Judge, Owner and Head Chef of AliKats Mountain Holidays

Interview with Kat Judge, Owner and Head Chef of AliKats Mountain Holidays

By on Aug 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Canada, Celebrities, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Jordan, Middle East, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Kat Judge, along with her husband Al, runs the chalet company AliKats Mountain Holidays based in Morzine, France. They offer truly exceptional catered Alpine chalet holidays to their guests. Ever since Al and Kat met at a fancy dress party in Stoke Newington in 2006, they talked about moving from London to the Alps to […]

6 reasons to love Mallorca this Summer

6 reasons to love Mallorca this Summer

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Mallorca has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently but – outside the raucous party resort of Magaluf – discerning travellers will find plenty to love about the Spanish island this Summer. British chef Jamie Oliver and his family, racing driver Freddie Hunt (son of the late James Hunt), and former ‘Baywatch’ […]

19 facts about the world's no. 1 foodie region - the Basque Country, Spain

19 facts about the world’s no. 1 foodie region – the Basque Country, Spain

By on Jul 31, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The world is full of lists – I don’t know about you but I love my lists, they just seem to make life so much easier. Decisions are simpler; you know which fashion brands to wear, which hotels to go to before your friends do, which gadgets to choose to be super cool and, of […]

5 of the best Sunday brunches in Marrakech

5 of the best Sunday brunches in Marrakech

By on Jul 30, 2014 in Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Morocco, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

For a hectic, bustling city like Marrakech, the serene peace and quiet of a relaxing Sunday brunch can feel like an oasis of calm, in the midst of the chaotic week. And with many of the city’s resorts and restaurants now recognising how popular of a ritual the weekend brunch really is, visitors to the […]

The top 5 luxury experiences in Barcelona

The top 5 luxury experiences in Barcelona

By on Jul 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Barcelona is Spain’s most cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural heritage stretching back over 2,000 years. Set on the sea against a backdrop of rolling hills, Barcelona has a wonderful Mediterranean climate and is a perfect location for a luxury visitor. This vibrant city is the heartbeat of Catalan culture. Home to Picasso, Barcelona is […]

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 […]