Tulips, clogs and windmills – some of the clichéd notions of Holland are never far from our thoughts when planning a trip to the Netherlands. Yet for something truly unique and…
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Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland and also my hometown. It’s a busy city and sometimes the hustle and bustle of the urban environment gets to be too much. If…
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Europe Hotel Reviews Italy Venice
Aman Canal Grande, Venice – designer minimalism meets baroque extravagance
Asian-style simplicity meets 16th century excess in Venice at the Aman’s first Italian property, writes Andrew Forbes. In a world of ostentatious excess, it is now genuine exclusivity, personalised service and…
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It’s such a privilege to experience fine dining in some of the world’s best restaurants; and sometimes these can be found in surprising places, writes Andrew Forbes. This spring I stayed…
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A grand hotel my name, yet by nature, the Kameha Grand Zurich is a uniquely contemporary creation. It’s a leisure and conference property, located between the airport and the city centre…
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The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa is located in Midhurst, a very pretty Sussex market town. Wander about and you won’t be surprised to discover it was voted one of the…
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I have visited Barcelona a number of times now and instantly fall in love with the city’s hypnotic charm each time I visit. This Catalonian metropolis has it all; incredible food, culture,…
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One of the latest hotels to join Madrid’s forward thinking hotel set is the 4 star Vicci The Mint. Breaking away from the usual hotel formula the property combines a modern fresh…
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Europe Food & Drink Madrid Restaurants Spain
Hermosos & Malditos – fine dining at Madrid’s Totem Hotel
Salamanca is Madrid’s most upscale neighbourhood; think gourmet food stores, designer boutiques, and high-end restaurants. Refined and elitist, eating sometimes in these types of districts in capital cities can be a…
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If you are looking for one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Madrid to stay in there really is only one place to head directly to and that’s the neighbourhood of Cheuca. Moments…