The Sydney top 10
Sydney: one of the most photogenic cities in the world. Spanning over 4,750 square miles and with a growing…
Saturday in St Petersburg: the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
The cold was abrupt and biting as we disembarked the Moscow train. It was 10.30am in Saturdays St Petersburg,…
History’s home in Hanoi: the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel
A sing-song Bonjour Madame“caught me somewhat by surprise. This is Hanoi, Vietnams hectic capital, and the redolent heart of…
Joglos in the jungle: Indonesias best kept secret
I sit, poolside, high above the stupas and spiraling towers of Borobudur, set back on the dense, lush hillside,…
Knightsbridge, window-boxes and Capital charms: a London hotel
Harrods. For some, the dark green and gold cascades cement their image of London. From dawn until dusk, the…
Pad Thai in paradise: Phukets latest über-resort
Sitting, drinking green tea, overlooking a turquoise infinity pool, crashing waves in the middle distance, the chatter of parrots,…
Escape to Estepona: legacy luxury on the Costa del Sol
Ah… wonderful Spain. My affinity with this country runs deep, with part of my soul residing in beloved Madrilenian…
The super-yacht, the Sofitel and mad, mad Macau
Well, my arrival into Macau, on a racing yacht from Hong Kong, had set the weekend bar at a…
Luxury in Lisbon: the Altis Prime Hotel
Lisbon is coming of age. Its former malaise has been dispelled by the vibrant post-Salazar generation, and the Altis…
Kitesurf Cayman: boarding at Barkers
It is 10.30am in Grand Cayman, and against the backdrop of sun and sand: the palm trees are starting…
Rabbits, chutney and old oak beams: Broadgrove House, Somerset
Nestled in sweeping green pastures, on the Somerset and Wiltshire border, Broadgrove House is chocolate-box perfect. Fresh from the…
Morocco made easy: the Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea and Spa Hotel
Agadir’s new kid on the block, the Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea and Spa, is indulgent, elegant, and oh so…
Heritage London: a stay at The Rookery Hotel
Nestled into an unassuming corner of Clerkenwell, The Rookery is a glorious boutique London hideaway. Occupying the old houses…
Secret London: the St James’s Hotel and Club
Checking into the St James’s Hotel and Club is an understated affair. This is one of London’s most discrete,…
A little luxury in Colombo, Sri Lanka
“Walk down the stairs, it’s good for you”; commands the late Cyril Gardiner with refreshing disparity directed at the…
Ancient Agadir: beyond the booming beach
Agadir is Moroccos major south-western city, the capital of the Agadir province, and the Sous-Massa economic region. Tourism has…
