A tale of two sisters
Long established and now part of the venerable Belmond portfolio, these sweet sisters, La Samanna and Cap Juluca, share the iconic island vibe.
Hiding out at number 8
At the tip of a quiet garden square in Mayfair we’ve found a privately owned gem of a hotel with fifty fine rooms and an enviable collection of individually styled suites and studios including ROOM by Antony Gormley.
As you like it…
In a setting of six and a half acres of tranquil, manicured grounds just steps across the lawn from the renowned Stratford Festival theatre and the historic town, The Bruce, owned by Jennifer Birmingham is a lovely local surprise.
Rice paddies and hot springs
The Onsen bathhouse tradition is alive and well in modern Japan. Besides their warming and therapeutic qualities, they’re believed to possess a mystical and holy powers because of the minerals. Nestled between Japan’s majestic Mount Yufu and the region’s terraced rice fields, we’ve discovered…
The unseen west: From the Rockies to the Red Rocks
I travelled on the Rocky Mountaineer from Moab-to Denver in a restored 1950’s era CN rail car. With overnight stays at either end of the journey at Utah’s Lodge at Blue Sky and the Ritz Carlton Denver. A golden eagle wheels overhead as I lazily…
The Ritz Paris – A storied history…
Newly released episodes of “The Crown”, show the Ritz Paris, being sold by the famous hotelier’s widow to Mohamed Al-Fayed. Legend has it, however, that it was actually Charles Ritz himself who sold to Al-Fayed who invested heavily to bring it back to its former…
Springing to life…
With a focus on western-inspired cuisine particularly focusing on regional spring water, Spring Feast Restaurant in Chaohu is as unique as its location. Food and culinary encounters and cultural experiences that dialogue with the natural environment of hills and water come together in as nature…
Happily haunted…
Inside the old servant’s quarters at the Merrill House, there’s more than just a spooky presence, there’s a history of unusual sightings. Said to be frequently visited by the ghosts of several young children and the infamous Marchioness of Lorne, (who passed away in 1914),…
Come float with me
Already more relaxed travelling than I’ve been in a long time, I arrive at The Retreat at the Blue Lagoon. As promised, it’s a tranquility nest that’s best visited when in need of first-class rest and rejuvenation. Located in the Reykjanes Peninsula that was officially…
Flighty flamingos and tree-climbing lions…
A treelodge safari experience that’s one of a kind Looking for an otherworldly African trek that’ll leave you with lasting magical memories and stories to write home about and share? Search no more. In a truly remote section of the re-nouned Lake Manyara’s National Park,…
