10 top tips for first-time visitors to the Lake District
Almost anyone who’s been to the Lake District will rave about the destination as one of the most beautiful…
5 UK luxury countryside destinations to visit in Holland Cooper style
The UK countryside is much-loved by both residents and visitors alike. Famed for its beauty, the rural landscape of…
A short but rewarding Lake District walk: Orrest Head, Windermere, UK
On 7th June 1930, a young Alfred Wainwright – then in his early twenties – went on a day…
Review: Starks Lark, Llangollen Canal, UK
A narrowboat holiday might not be everyone’s idea of luxury. But approach with an open-mind and you might be…
5 iconic UK gardens to visit and the new Holland Cooper range redefining garden luxury
With Summer now officially underway (it starts on 1st June each year according to the Met Office), there’s no…
Review: Radisson Blu Durham, UK
Durham is a city of sharp contrasts. You’ve got this towering, dramatic Norman architecture that sits alongside a chaotic,…
The London hit list: Must-do Spring experiences
As the capital starts to heat up, an endless array of enticing entertainment awaits. Part of a new seasonal…
British Airways household accounts: The best Avios strategy for families
For many families collecting Avios, there often comes a familiar moment of frustration. One parent has 22,000 Avios in…
Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Near Windermere, Lake District, UK
There are places where luxury seems so effortless – where there’s a quiet confidence that’s deeply rooted in the…
Review: Old Luxters Farmhouse, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Arriving at the Old Luxters Farmhouse at Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery this could be the Champagne region. Neat…
The value of the £35 BA Avios reward flight cancellation fee
When most people think about Avios, they think about reward seat redemption rates, business class flights, and the satisfaction…
The ultimate Holland Cooper style guide for the Badminton Horse Trials
There is something rather satisfying about how a perfectly tailored blazer feels when you’re out in the British countryside….
Review: Lord of the Highlands with Hebridean Island Cruises
Caledonian Springtime on the Lord of the Highlands, with Hebridean Island Cruises, is a unique cruise. It sails the high…
The most sought-after destinations for your 2026 luxury villa holiday
There is something genuinely pleasurable about planning a trip well in advance. The anticipation builds slowly and satisfyingly —…
Spring Spa Trail Escape returns to Gilpin Lake House, Lake District
This Spring, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House – soon to be reviewed on A Luxury Travel Blog – has…
An Avios collectors guide to Iberia reward seats
If you collect Avios in the UK, chances are you mainly redeem them through British Airways. But there’s a…
