Europe and Middle East
Il Borro Hotel. Discover a Grand Tuscan estate.
10/10/2016 .
First Luxury Art Hotel. Discover this Nobleman’s Palace in Rome
09/10/2016 .
Rupert Parker reviews the First Luxury Hotel in Rome
Read the full story hereGrand Hotel Convento di Amalfi
03/10/2016 .
Early morning in Amalfi and the sun is nearly melting the tiles on my balcony. It is however a small price to pay for such a heavenly view, on the cliff top some 80 metres above the town and the endless expanse of the Mediterranean. The NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi has had to endure this same view for over seven centuries, when it was originally a monastery and I have to admit, right now, I am having something of a religious experience myself.
Read the full story hereChateau Asturias near Carcassonne
28/09/2016 .
Languedoc-Roussillon is a region in south west France which often hides under the shadow of its more glamorous neighbours further east on the Riviera. But to those in the know, it’s far more appealing; huge sandy beaches, stunning scenery and lower prices. And what could be better than to base yourself in the 12th century luxury Chateau Asturias near Carcassonne
Read the full story hereMaistra Hotel Lone, Rovinj
21/09/2016 .
As I pull up to the entrance of Maistra Hotel Lone in Rovinj, Croatia, I can’t deny I’m really excited. After all, an epic 90 minute journey across three countries from Trieste Airport is surely enough excitement for one day isn’t it?
Read the full story hereSwinton Park Castle Hotel. Discover a Proper Yorkshire Castle.
12/09/2016 .
It had been a glorious autumnal day at Fountains Abbey, as we drove from Harrogate towards Masham and our treat of the trip: a stay in Swinton Park Castle Hotel, a proper Yorkshire castle
Read the full story hereSofitel Hotel. Gatwick Airport.
08/09/2016 .
Airport hotels, sometimes a necessary evil for passengers facing dawn departures, can be basic to the point of brutal (I hope never to be forced to revisit one in Verona which was a disgrace for a city whose tourism is rooted in romance).
Read the full story hereRamside Hall Hotel. Famous Footballers favourite hotel
22/08/2016 .
Durham town may be immortalised in Roger Whittaker’s famous song, but there is perhaps a more legendary destination just a few minutes’ drive out of town at the Ramside Hall Hotel.
Read the full story hereJesmond Dene House
16/08/2016 .
Considering Jesmond Dene House is within walking distance of Newcastle’s centre, and then to find it surrounded by woodland and river comes as a very pleasant surprise.
Read the full story herePark Weggis Hotel
15/08/2016 .
Sylvia the keeper of the bar at the sumptuous Park Weggis Hotel, is something of a whiskey buff I’m led to believe. So I leave the choice of my late night dram to her. After all, as they say, why have a dog and bark yourself.
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