Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

The Cumberland. Discover Marble Arch’s transformed Grande Dame.

14/03/2024 by .
The Cumberland

Anthea Gerrie channels Jimi Hendrix at the Cumberland, an art deco London hotel transformed into a musos’ dream.

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Thornbury Castle Hotel. Stay in an authentic Tudor Castle near Bristol.

11/03/2024 by .
Thornbury Castle Hotel

Michael Edwards steps into Tudor Times at Thornbury Castle Hotel where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn were also guests.

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University Arms Hotel. Hidden within Cambridge’s enchanting alleyways.

28/02/2024 by .

Murrayshall Country Estate. Immersed in fascinating Scottish History.

26/02/2024 by .
Murrayshall Country Estate

Michael Cranmer Takes A Break At The Murrayshall Country Estate, Perth, Gets High, And Delves Into Scottish History.

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The Mistral Solos Hotel Maleme, Crete. Fun for the over 40s

20/02/2024 by .
Mistral Solos Hotel

Marion Ainge gets into the mix at The Mistral Solos Hotel, in Maleme, Western Crete to find friendship, fun and a fantastic two-hour fish lunch.

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Gilpin Hotel and Lake House. The Ultimate British Hotel in The Lake District

08/02/2024 by .
.Helen Warwick reviews the Gilpin Hotel and Lake House in Windermere surrounded by peaks and terns.

Helen Warwick reviews the Gilpin Hotel and Lake House in Windermere surrounded by peaks and terns.

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Nakar Hotel. Enjoy Palma de Mallorca’s serene bolthole.

30/01/2024 by .

Grand Hotel et de Milan. A slice of history and luxury in the heart of Milan.

06/12/2023 by .
Grand Hotel et de Milan

Melania Guarda reviews Grand Hotel et de Milan. A grande dame that has welcomed global names for decades.

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Hilton London Bankside. Urban luxury on the Southbank.

09/11/2023 by .
Hilton London Bankside

Helen Warwick reviews Hilton London Bankside, right in the middle of London’s foodie scene.

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Belleview Hotel and Spa. A beautiful hotel in Alpine Italy.

19/10/2023 by .
Belleview Hotel and Spa

Andy Mossack discovers the magnificent Belleview Hotel and Spa in Cogne, an alpine village in Italy’s Aosta Valley.

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