Given the romance of early 20thC Egyptian travel, it is not surprising that there are a few establishments that have become a part of history themselves. If Cairo has Mena House and Aswan has The Old Cataract, Luxor has the Winter Palace. Thomas Cook & Son was responsible for turning this ...
CHECK IN: THOUSAND NIGHTS CAMP, OMAN
The deserts of Oman are undoubtedly one of the Sultanate’s most spectacular landscapes, and a night amongst the dunes should be high on all travellers’ itineraries. Check out my detailed guide to camping in Oman's deserts if you are planning a trip. But fear not, if sleeping in a tent is not your ...
CHECK IN: WEEKE BARTON, DARTMOOR
Weeke Barton is one of the loveliest hotels I have stayed in! It reminded me of another of my favourite places to stay – The Lancrigg in the Lake District – as it nails that same cosy, laid back country weekend vibe. Given how lovely Weeke Barton is, and the price of most hotels in the South West of ...
CHECK IN: HOTEL ALPARENA, LA ROSIERE
There is little more enjoyable after a long day on the ski slopes, than curling up in front of a roaring fire with a large glass of red wine. So when I saw the photos of the log burners at Hotel Alparena I knew I needed to stay there! We spent a week skiing in the resort of La Rosiere, and stayed at ...
A GUIDE TO THE COTSWOLDS
No matter how many times I visit, I simply cannot get over how absurdly picturesque the Cotswolds are. It is overflowing with fantastic places to eat, honey-hued villages so pretty they almost don’t seem real, rolling English countryside and some of the best hotels in England. The Cotswolds ...