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Review: &BEYOND Mnemba Island, Tanzania

Posted on May 13, 2026

Everyone has heard about Zanzibar, yet almost nobody knows its hidden gem called Mnemba Island…

Review: Old Luxters Farmhouse, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Posted on May 13, 2026

Arriving at the Old Luxters Farmhouse at Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery this could be…

The ultimate Holland Cooper style guide for the Badminton Horse Trials

Posted on April 30, 2026

There is something rather satisfying about how a perfectly tailored blazer feels when you’re out…

Review: Lord of the Highlands with Hebridean Island Cruises

Posted on April 24, 2026

Caledonian Springtime on the Lord of the Highlands, with Hebridean Island Cruises, is a unique cruise…

Review: andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, Tanzania

Posted on April 1, 2026

Tucked away, in the greater Serengeti ecosystem, lies a slice of pure safari magic. Right…

Review: Catgill Farm Glamping, Bolton Abbey, UK

Posted on March 28, 2026

The story of Catgill is one of profound diversification and family legacy. Since 2014, husband-and-wife…

Review: Angama Amboseli, Kenya

Posted on March 17, 2026

At the bottom of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful Amboseli National Park, known…

Review: The Fish, Farncombe, Broadway, Worcestershire

Posted on March 12, 2026

The Fish Hotel is an inviting take on Scandi-cool-comfort and contemporary country living. Delivering hygge…

Review: Hotel Gotham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

Posted on March 4, 2026

Nestled on Pilgrim Street — one of Newcastle’s oldest thoroughfares, once trodden by 13th-century pilgrims…

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5 affordable luxury spa breaks in Cyprus

May 23, 2013

By Paul Johnson

From stunning award-winning five-star beachfront hotels, to secluded agrotourism properties and holistic resorts within the island’s mountainous interiors, Cyprus offers…

The ultimate hotel check-in, complete with 24-carat gold iPad

May 23, 2013

By Paul Johnson

This was a tweet that certainly caught my eye this week: @BurjAlArab: “Today we launched exclusive 24 carat gold iPads,…

Whare Kea Lodge and Chalet, Wanaka, New Zealand

May 23, 2013

By Angela Schrider

Whare Kea Lodge is set on the shores of a sparkling Alpine lake in the South Island of New Zealand….

Looking beyond star ratings for excellent, quality accommodation

May 22, 2013

By Paul Johnson

“Stars are not a secure way to find the perfect hotel.” After reading this sentence in an American novel, uttered…

Photograph of the week: Leopard in the Maasai Mara

May 22, 2013

By Paul Johnson

This leopard is called Fig and was there in the tree with his mother Acacia. They are two of the…

Interview with Lynn Crawford, Owner and Head Chef of Ruby Watchco

May 17, 2013

By Paul Johnson

Celebrity chef Lynn Crawford has over 25 years of culinary experience, winning international awards as the Executive Chef of the Four…

Boutique Hotel Summit 2013

May 17, 2013

By Paul Johnson

The boutique hotel industry is an area which has shown considerable growth in recent years and seems to be going…

Recipe of the week: Home-made vanilla ice cream (Gelato alla vaniglia)

May 17, 2013

By Paul Johnson

Nothing says summer more than ice cream, and no one makes ice cream like the Italians! This authentic Italian recipe…

The Exumas: 3 suggestions for a luxurious Bahamas getaway

May 17, 2013

By Jessica Festa

For those wanting a luxurious Caribbean getaway, the Exumas Cays in the Bahamas have it all. Known for having some…

One shameful top tip to beat the queues at Disney World

May 16, 2013

By Paul Johnson

Oh dear. Words fail me with this one. If you are ever in Disney World and can’t bear to queue,…

The Richest Cities in the World

May 15, 2013

By Paul Johnson

According to WealthInsight’s World City Millionaire Rankings Report 2013, Tokyo is home to more millionaires than any other city in…

Southern hospitality: where to stay in the Deep South

May 15, 2013

By Craig Burkinshaw

If there is one thing America’s Southern States are famous for, it’s their hospitality. The region’s frenetic cities of Memphis,…

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