A Cambridge Revisit, Part II: The University Arms
‘How much do you reckon that our refurbishment cost?’ I tried to err on the…
Browsing: The Explorer
A Cambridge Revisit, Part I
Some people take inordinate pride in where they went to university, and I, sadly, am…
Lisbon: Licensed to Chill
Lisbon light has long been rated as something special. Allegedly a combination of refraction from…
Swissôtel Bosphorus: The Vitality Fortress
From the river itself, the hotel looks a little like a fortress – intimidatingly large,…
Let’s Go Fly a Kite…in Mauritius
Booking a holiday can be a minefield at the best of times, let alone deciding…
Moldova: A Tale Of Four Wineries
This is a tale of four wineries. In 65 hours. And a truly staggering amount of…
Spa of the Month: Atlantis Bahia Real, Fuerteventura
There are quite a few people who think “Fuerteventura” means something along the lines of…
The Art of Sleep: Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
The bubbles are like clouds of candy-floss. Escaping over the top of the tub, they…
For the Love of the Loire
‘My vintages are like my children. I treat them exactly the same, yet each one…
Christmas in the South West
Christmas at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath The historic Royal Crescent Hotel &…
Palé Hall: A Welsh Wonderland
Last time I was in North Wales I was eleven. It was high summer in…
Make Yourself at Homewood
Who doesn’t love escaping to an opulent country house hotel during the festive season? They…