Travel Reviews
Welcome to resort that really does put the smile on family's faces
WHEN I was growing up in the late 1970s and early 80s each summer my mum and dad would pack up the car and head to Cornwall for a family holiday.
Palace that is well and truly fit for a king - or my family!
SOME times I feel picking out a hotel for a foreign holiday can be a like a lottery. Brochures and websites can make even the grottiest destination sound like the lap of luxury.
For travel that's the business look no further than Virgin!
The call of business means trips to London form a regular part of my busy diary. The days are long and the work tiring so getting to and from London needs to be as comfortable as possible.
Capital gains all the way with the perfect place for weekend break
LONDON’S famous landmarks filled the skyline. To our right were the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben and if one craned their neck a little, the London Eye too - sights I have seen on numerous occasions – but never from the window of a very luxurious hotel suite.
True spa resort leaves one feeling rested, pampered and refreshed
IN recent years, more and more hotels have begun to promote themselves as spa resorts to try and appeal to the fast-growing market of people who want to relax far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
City break hits heady heights
GRAND waterfront hotels, futuristic sky-scrapers that New York can only dream about, massive tax-free shopping malls and even the world’s largest indoor ski complex – complete with real snowfall despite the 40 degree heat outside – welcome to Dubai.
Capital joy as hotel hits the dizzy heights
LONDON is without doubt one of the best cities in the world. If you can’t find something to do here, then it will be a much bigger surprise than 100-1 complete outsider Mon Mome romping to victory in the 2009 Grand National at Aintree.
Broaden your horizons with a stay at this Thai-mendous hotel
THAILAND, or the ‘Land of Smiles as it is also called, has become one of the most popular destinations for British tourists in recent years. And it is easy to see why. Thailand has developed a reputation of being a country that is extremely hospitable for tourists.
Fine dining and relaxation are order of day
THE rise of the celebrity chef has encouraged many of us to take far more interest in food.
For a memorable break look no further than this country retreat
THE sun is shining brightly and the band on the grass are playing some great Sunday afternoon music as I look out from a superb 16th Century mansion across green fields and even greener hedges… welcome to Littlecote House in the heart of beautiful Berkshire.
Peace of London away from the hustle and bustle
It is said that London is a city that never really sleeps or shuts down and if you cannot find it in England’s capital, then it does not exist. However, amid the hustle and bustle of London lies a quiet place around the Chiswick Moran Hotel in the west of the capital.
Holiday village which really does have something for all the family
PACKAGE holidays have changed a bit since I was a little ‘un. Back in 1979 the hotels resembled high-rise concrete jungles and offered very basic accommodation - with a few cockroaches to keep you company - the balconies were potential death traps and swimming pools small and overcrowded. Oh, and there wasn’t anything to do.
London hotel that meets and surpasses great expectations
From time to time I come across a hotel that is full of unexpected surprises. I’ve stayed at many London hotels over the years and, to be honest, they’ve not lived up to expectations.