Europe and Middle East

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

The Cove Rotana Resort. Discover luxury villas in RAK

01/11/2017 by .
Considering it was the wee small hours by the time I arrived at The Cove Rotana Resort after a 45-minute drive from Dubai airport, there was no lack of energy from the night staff 77 View of Laguna Swimming pool

Considering it was the wee small hours by the time I arrived at The Cove Rotana Resort after a 45-minute drive from Dubai airport, there was no lack of energy from the night staff.

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Pullman Timi Ama Hotel. A kids perfect hotel

19/10/2017 by .

Palazzo Montemartini. Embrace luxury in the heart of Rome.

17/10/2017 by .

Slieve Russell Hotel. Discover the charm of Ulster’s luxury resort

12/10/2017 by .
Slieve Russell Hotel

It was no surprise that a red, amber and green traffic lights warning system was operating to ease guests through the Slieve Russell Hotel’s busiest breakfast session times.

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Kilronanan Castle Estate and Spa. County Roscommon has never looked so good.

05/10/2017 by .
Exterior of Kilronanan Castle Estate less lawn

It was good fortune that brought me an hour early to the Drawing Room Bar of the Kilronanan Castle Estate so that I could sample a glass of Guinness, served with that the special care and magic that you only find in Ireland.

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Hotel Camiral at PGA Catalunya Resort. Discover golfing heaven.

22/09/2017 by .

IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Portals Nous. Palma has never looked so good.

15/09/2017 by .

The Vineyard Hotel. Discover a hotel immersed in fantastic wine.

10/09/2017 by .
The Vineyard Hotel's motto Eat. Sleep. And drink wine leaves you in no doubt as to what is front and centre here

The Vineyard Hotel’s motto Eat. Sleep. And drink wine leaves you in no doubt as to what is front and centre here. And I fully intended to embrace that sentiment wholeheartedly. Well, it would be churlish not to.

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Cour des Loges Hotel. Discover Lyon’s majestic medieval past.

02/09/2017 by .

The Welcombe Hotel. Elegance in Shakespeare country

24/08/2017 by .