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5 Reasons to visit Zambia Over the years I’ve heard guests confuse Zambia with Zimbabwe and Zaire. A guest actually said to me last year: “I’m so happy to be here in Zaire, I’ve always wanted to come,” and I’ve even been asked: “So whereabouts in South Africa is Zambia?” But Zambia should be taken ...
As ever, in the wake of 12 months passing we’re left with little to do other than reflect on what’s been, and look to the future. The latter of the two appealing more given the rather generous UK Box Office release schedule cinemagoers are now faced with. It all kick starts this weekend, with a ...
The service received on the largest of yachts is unequalled; your every need and wish is anticipated but many yacht owners now demand a flunky service that does not allow for individuals to show any character. Combining attentive service with personality without intrusion is very rare ashore; two examples are the Royal Crescent Hotel in ...
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons One of the most highly regarded countryside hotels in this country is the charming Manoir. Set in beautiful gardens in the picturesque Cotswolds noted for its honey coloured stone houses it is everybody’s idea of England at its best. Charming and an homage to Raymond Blanc with its two acres of ...
For our Bentley Flying Spur luxury tour of English vineyards we were staying at the 5 star Lainston House Hotel in Winchester. Part of the Exclusive Group of hotels, which includes Penny Hill Park and South Lodge amongst others. The drive up to Lainston House is quintessentially British, starting with the cast iron gate entrance. ...
April 16th 2013 – The Grosvenor House Hotel London, UK: Global stalwarts and leading lynchpins of Asian entrepreneurialism, the Arts and public life, will gather amidst the grandeur of the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London, on the 16th of April 2013 for the third annual Asian Awards. The Asian Awards, which ...
The wonderful weekend began with the car; the Bentley Continental GTC – a seriously impressive vehicle. Think space, comfort, speed, power, style, luxury, think super car. Everything about it makes you feel good; you get in the car and you feel good, it’s as simple as that. Clearly for those motor heads out there, ...
Today sees the beginning of England’s largest film festival outside London, and a prized asset of the north. LIFF28, to use the acronym, will see well over 200 screenings take place in and around the biggest city in Yorkshire over a 15-day period of time, with an abundance of UK premieres, exclusive lectures, director Q&As, ...
Saas Fee obviously gets into the blood as successive generations come to ski in this low-key and very relaxed resort. The large village is car-free and whilst there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, they are not adorned with the intrusive signage seen all too frequently these days. As expected, there is a ...
To find the true treasures in life, it can be rewarding to seek out the quiet, lesser known ones as they may reveal qualities beyond their description and image offering very individual experiences. You find it in anything from chefs through to skiing resorts; Slovenia hides lots of treasures including the acknowledged “ world’s best ...
Uruguay’s Punta del Este is a stunning, multi-faceted city with glorious beaches, elegant seaside homes and plush yachts. It is often likened to the Hamptons or St Tropez, a place for the glamorous and famous to party, where hotel rooms in the high season can cost upwards of $1000 per night. Yet Punta del Este ...
I’m just going to pause here. Right here, in the courtyard of this 19th century convent, now home to La Fourvière Hotel. It is beautifully quiet. There’s just my partner and I, and the warm evening air. Beneath the soft, comforting glow of the cloister’s arches dance the hypnotic shadows of diners and the calm ...