The Castille, Paris
Following a riveting Olympics where the world fell for Paris anew, Alice Payne reviews the…
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Exploring Amsterdam in Spring
With spring in full bloom, Alice Payne visits a city whose attractions are as numerous…
The Bucket List at The Zetter Clerkenwell
Alice Payne enjoys an evening of escapism travelling around the globe via The Zetter Clerkenwell’s…
Seaham Hall, Durham
Alice Payne tries a spa experience that harnesses coastal healing for extra relaxation… Powerful, rumbling…
Dear England
This riveting take on the rebirth of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate…
The Bradley Hare
With its superb gastronomy, scenic setting and stylish interiors, The Bradley Hare entices Alice Payne…
Coursing through Corsica
In which Alice Payne enjoys a whistlestop journey through this beguiling French island… Early this…
The Crucible at the Gielgud Theatre
Lyndsey Turner directs an impressive revival of Salem’s unnerving story, Alice Payne reviews… The stage…
Medea at Soho Place
Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels are superb in this stirring tale of injustice and revenge, Alice…
Switzerland sans Alps
In which Alice Payne finds out whether Geneva can shake off its Alpine shadow and…
Finding Tranquilo in Trancoso
Among the popular spots along Brazil’s coastline, Alice Payne seeks out somewhere beyond the crowds,…
ICYMI: ‘Nero: The Man Behind the Myth’ at the British Museum
Nero’s reputation as a murderous, matricidal despot has prevailed for almost 2,000 years. But was…