Top places to enjoy afternoon tea in London
January is upon us and the days are still short and dull. The magic of Christmas is now well…
Iconic Caribbean luxury
Barbados is a long-standing favourite of the Caribbean jet-set, and Sandy Lane is the long-established beacon of extravagant luxury…
What are the Maldives really like?
We’ve all seen the photos and read the marketing copy in the glossy travel brochures, but a question I often…
5 unusual festivals to tick off your bucket list for 2014
The Bucket List: a selection of numerous flamboyant must-dos before you, well, “kick the bucket”. Everyone has one, each…
The 3 best ways to unwind in Paris after the holiday season
Once the excitement of the holiday season has passed and the chill of Winter has truly set in, what…
Photograph of the week: Gothic chapel in the heart of Paris
Dating back to 1248, Sainte-Chapelle is a royal medieval Gothic chapel in the heart of Paris. The chapel was…
5 great ski resorts close to New York City
Tis the season to escape the big city for snow-covered peaks, to clear our minds after a busy year…
Suite of the week: Barbados 33, Gibbs Bay, Barbados
Suite name: Barbados 33, Gibbs Bay Location: Saint Peter, Barbados Size of accommodation: 11 acre estate including park, villa and pool Cost…
Top 10 things to do in Tibet
Tibet. It’s on all of our ‘bucket’ lists. You’ve seen the pictures of the Potala Palace, the Himalayas, and…
The new Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort
The new Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort, which re-branded in September after some major renovations, has been designed wholly…
16 traditional foods to try on your next trip to Madrid
Madrid’s culinary history dates back to the 16th Century and today the capital city is littered with traditional tavernas…
7 of the most cyclist-friendly luxury hotels in the world
As an avid cyclist, I love my bike, and I spend a significant amount of time with it. I…
The best of Berlin’s Christmas markets
Christmas in Berlin is a beautiful time of year. The boulevards are lit with thousands of fairy lights, on…
Top 10 white-sand beaches in the world
Does cold weather have you dreaming of a warm beach in an exotic location? Sun, sand, and surf tempt…
Viennas 3 most impressive luxury hotels
Vienna is a city of Rorschach-like elements that evoke personal, idiosyncratic responses. It is, after all, the city that…
Interview with Alison Scott, Commercial Director of Simpson Travel
Alison Scott joined Simpson Travel as the Commercial Director in June this year. However she is more than familiar with…
