Short stay: Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco, California, USA
Housed in a decidedly commercial building, the Mandarin Oriental San Francisco might, at first glance, lack the character of some…
Short stay: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, California, USA
There is something about grand finance buildings built in the late-19th and early-20th century, later reconverted into luxury hotels,…
3 uncrowded towns in Tuscany you’ll want to visit (but many don’t!)
Of course you have to see Florence. Its treasures are worth enduring the hordes of people who want to…
Why is Botswana a holiday hotspot for 2015?
Its that time of year when were all planning our travels for 2015 and now has never been a…
7 ports for a superyacht charter in the Baltic Sea
From the illuminations of the Auroras Borealis to picturesque fairy-tale villages steeped in snow, the Baltic Sea is home…
3 iconic addresses in Paris
On my previous posts, I mentioned to you some of my “coups de cur” in Paris to give you a…
Short stay: Taj Campton Place, San Francisco, USA
San Francisco has many unique districts, but its beating heart is the small square-ish block of Union Square. Pitting…
3 perfect Spring destinations for couples
Valentines Day has once again been and gone, which may be a relief to many people. Setting aside the…
The Maldives photography holiday with a difference
Is it a dive holiday? Is it a photography trip? The answer is – both. But at the same…
6 tried and tested travel accessories from my latest trip
On one of my latest excursions, I did back-to-back trips to London and Marrakech. In London, I was working…
4 fun ways to pass the time when stuck at O’Hare Airport
Long layovers, flight delays, and cancellations are dreaded words in any traveler’s vocabulary. But being stuck at Chicago’s O’Hare…
Suite of the week: Trafalgar Suite, Corinthia Hotel London, UK
Suite name: Trafalgar Suite, Corinthia Hotel London Location: London, UK Size of accommodation: 84 sq m Cost per night: starts from £1,320 What…
5 of Southern Africa’s best photographic destinations
When I started travelling and working in Africa about seven years ago, you didnt see too many tourists walking…
The top 4 mountain restaurants in Zermatt
Obviously, the overwhelming reason why visitors flock to Zermatt in winter is for the fabulous and varied skiing to…
The top 3 paradores in La Mancha
Paradores are luxury hotels in converted-convents, monasteries and castles – a new trend in luxury tourism in Spain, and…
5 unique luxury resorts on Langkawi Island, Malaysia
Langkawi is a beautiful jungle-clad tropical island situated just off the northwestern coast of Malaysia, close to the border…
