A Clifton Sojourn
Clifton, at the heart of Bristol, is a curious place. In the Georgian centre, usually…
Browsing: The Explorer
A Cape Retreat in Table Bay
“Mum, mum, did you know that it’s going to get really hot in the aeroplane…
Spa of the Month: The Dunes, Oman
For the second of my Omani spas, I’m heading for what is likely to first…
An Adventure in Vaud
In the southwest canton of Vaud, away from the more visible glitz and glam of…
The Relais Henley
With an idyllic riverside location across from Henley Bridge and beside the picturesque St Mary’s…
The Grosvenor, Stockbridge
This recently refurbished Georgian hotel has everything needed for a relaxing stay, including the freshest…
The North Experience
The far north has always been a place of myth and legend: distant, wintry and…
A Taste of Trentino, Part II: Apres-Ski
Thirty minutes from Folgaria, back down the winding roads, dropping some 1000m, and with stunning…
A Taste of Trentino, Part I: Ante-Ski
Skiing holidays have always been something of an enigma to me. Don’t get me wrong,…
The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath
Even if you’re a well seasoned luxury traveller, it’s not everyday that you stay in…
Hotel Sassongher, Corvara
With the winter ‘season’ well under way, Lydia Manch takes a trip to a Dolomites…
Le Manoir Aux’Quat Saisons
The last time that I visited Le Manoir Aux’Quat Saisons – or ‘Le Manoir’, as…