The Hamptons…or Not?
How to do the Hamptons on the cheap? Don’t go there. The alternative? Shelter Island…
Browsing: The Explorer
Highbullen Hotel, North Devon
Local gin, local pubs, local sausage and even localler honey. Lydia Manch goes native in…
Sri Lanka in Style: Residence, Colombo
Colombo is hot and busy. If you’re there, it’s likely you’re on your way in…
The Magic Number: Mirihi Island, Maldives
Above me, the black sky is ablaze with stars, and at my feet, the ocean…
A Literary Break at Summer Lodge
Take inspiration this World Book Day and embark on a literary-themed adventure in rural England.…
Spa of the Month: Grayshott
OK, so what is a spa for? Having written this column for a few years…
Bless this House: BLESS Hotel, Madrid
Last month, Madrid saw a brand-new opening in the form of BLESS – a stylish,…
New York, New York: A Tale of Two Cities, Part II: Baccarat Hotel
In the second part of her visit to the Big Apple, Estella Shardlow checks out of…
New York, New York: A Tale of Two Cities, Part I: Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
The rooftop of the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge became the summer’s ultimate hotspot for in-the-know…
The Cary Arms and Spa, Devon
Winter in South Devon is heavenly – quiet, calm and mild – a great place…
A Hessel-inspired Berlin
At the end of his book Walking in Berlin, Franz Hessel urges his readers to…
An Arabian Sea Cruise
For those who think cruises are boring, let me dispel a few myths. To be…