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Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Near Windermere, Lake District, UK

Posted on May 19, 2026

There are places where luxury seems so effortless – where there’s a quiet confidence that’s…

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…

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Cruising the Galapagos Islands on M/Y Grace

March 3, 2012

By Janice Nieder

After spending five weeks in the Galapagos Islands, young Charles Darwin’s outlook on life was radically changed forever. Phewwwwt… it…

Incredible dolphin ‘stampede’ off California

March 2, 2012

By Paul Johnson

Many of you reading will have no doubt been on a dolphin- or whale-watching cruise and perhaps have been lucky…

Photograph of the week: Chateau Vaux le Vicomte, near Paris

February 29, 2012

By Paul Johnson

This week’s image is of Chateau Vaux le Vicomte, which is about 50 kilometres from Paris. It is alleged that…

An opportunity to be a luxury hotel inspector

February 28, 2012

By Paul Johnson

Have you got the high expectations and eye for detail thats essential for any self-respecting hotel critic? The Stoke by…

Luxury for passengers of stricken Costa Allegra

February 28, 2012

By Paul Johnson

Passengers from the stricken liner, Costa Allegra, left adrift in the Indian Ocean after a fire on board, are being…

12 of the most luxurious spots in Paris

February 28, 2012

By Doni Belau

Everyone who knows Paris associates it with luxury. In fact, the French do luxury better than almost any other culture….

A luxury spa weekend in York

February 28, 2012

By Tristan Seymour

York is a beautiful city and I always enjoy a trip there. It is abundant in stunning architecture, picturesque cobbled…

The 6 best luxury hotels in England

February 28, 2012

By Rick Kirk

Looking to blow half your salary on a few nights in one of the most luxurious hotels in England? We…

Top 10 city break hotels

February 27, 2012

By Carole Booth

The Dorchester, London A visit to The Dorchester on Park Lane will pay homage to a truly classic British hotel…

A new brand of luxury for Bali

February 27, 2012

By Paul Johnson

Luxury hotel owners and operators, the Mulia Group are currently in development of a new brand and resort destination in…

How about a luxury mud weekend?

February 27, 2012

By Paul Johnson

It is widely acknowledged that the properties of mud are beneficial and Luton Hoo hotel is taking this at its…

More bad news for Costa Cruises – fire on board one of their ships

February 27, 2012

By Paul Johnson

There’s more bad news for Costa Cruises. A fire has reportedly broken out on Costa Allegra – a vessel from…

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