Greece’s Two Graces, I: Santorini
This trip feels like it’s been a long time coming. It was conceived nearly two years ago over dinner at Quo Vadis, when I was told about the Grace hotels on Mykonos and Santorini in the Greek Cyclades.
Author Toby 'Lawrence' White
Pavillon de la Reine
“Don’t forget,” I called from the bathroom, mid-shave, “this is Paris. We can’t set foot outside the hotel without looking like we’re stepping onto the catwalk.”
Opera Holland Park 2013
Win a pair of top price tickets to Madama Butterfly at Opera Holland Park, including a pre-show backstage tour with producer James Clutton, meet the cast, and sip champagne in the interval!
Dulwich Festival
Being invited into a stranger’s home may seem odd, particularly when the invitation is to…
Argo
On Sunday 10th February 2013, Ben Affleck made me do something I’ve never done before.…
News from Verbier
We all know that when you book a skiing holiday the last thing you think…
Larry in the Land of the Northern Lights: Tromso
The second part of Larry’s Norwegian adventure sees him head still further north, to Tromso, at the very top of the country, and the staging post for every Arctic expedition…
The Arch Hotel, London
“I have, for years, suffered from a terrible affliction. None that might affect my health – at least it hasn’t yet – more my sanity; I have an uncontrollable tendency to double book myself.” Larry learns a lesson in diary mismanagement…
Larry In the Land of Northern Lights: Oslo
“I have long held a desire to see the Northern Lights. Long before, in fact, Joanna Lumley ventured to Norway and set a million people on a similar course…” Larry packs his thermals and heads north; but this is Larry we’re talking about, so not everything can go to plan…
Simon Callow on A Christmas Carol
As winter’s gnarled fingers claw at our cores and we battle the last-minute shopping to…
The Desire of Dalmatia
“I’m reluctant to write about this but I will. Not out of obligation but because I don’t really want to reveal a secret I’d rather keep. Four years ago I went to Croatia…” Larry divulges a long-held desire for prime Adriatic property…
Smoke, Spirits and a Garden Room
December may seem a curious time in which to launch a new menu for a…