Background and Concept Dating back to Edwardian times, this Grand Dame London hotel is an imposing property which stretches down Picadilly, along […]

If you’re considering taking the plunge and going on your first African safari, then get ready for an unforgettable ride, one that […]

Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review. Last November, I enjoyed a fabulous holiday in Namibia. You can read my trip reports here: Review: Concorde Room at London […]

The Leaning Tower is of course the landmark that draws so many to this riverside Tuscan city. But the cylindrical white-marble bell […]

For many, this city is synonymous with the Turin Shroud, a deeply controversial relic, said to be the burial fabric of Jesus […]

This is the Golf Capital of the World, it’s also big on tennis, but most flock to Palm Springs for the dry, […]

Meaning “peaceful meeting place” in Sino-Vietnamese, this coastal city was once a prolific port with a strong textile industry, as evidenced by […]

This is the capital of Vietnam, although not its largest metropolis. Found in the country’s north, on the banks of the Red […]

The name Zanzibar evokes images of a tropical paradise, with picturesque islands, white sand beaches, shimmering turquoise waters, beautiful sunsets, and palm […]