Paradise Found In St Lucia
‘Mud, mud, volcanic mud. Nothing quite like it for boiling the blood’ Or, to more faithfully quote the Flanders and Swann Hippopotamus Song, ‘So follow me follow, down to the hollow. And there…
Travel
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Desirable destinations for weekend breaks, spas, destination holidays, adventures and day trips
At The School Gate:Jetting Off On Holiday
School’s out. Finally! Sports day tick, birthday parties done, picnics over, packing up? Hope so. “Mom, are we going on holiday tomorrow?” “No darling, next week.” These days it’s not…
Call This A Hotel?
If you’re bored with the usual twin-beds-plus ensuite on holiday, here’s your chance to try something a bit different when it comes to a room with a view… 727 Fuselage,…
Kerala – The Heart Of Ayurveda
Stepping from the airport into the already dense morning heat of Cochin, the capital of Kerala, my better half, Tony, and I were greeted by Jithin, our smiley representative from…
Have A Five Star Girl’s Night In
While a girl’s night out is fun, a girl’s night in is so right now. And let’s be honest, while a night of kicking back the slippers and sinking into the…
Spa Review: Murad Facial at Urban Retreat
Going to the spa at Urban Retreat Harrods is always a treat – from the calm waiting room opposite the perfume emporium and the professional staff to the delectable array…
Spa Review: A Traveller’s Five-Star Retreat
What is it that makes career-driven women so set on scheduling that all-important spa treatment into their monthly diary? Is it the lure of distraction from every day life? The…
Luxury in the Land Down Under
If you could experience pure indulgence in the city of your choice, where would it be? A luxury spa within a Hammam of Marrakech, a sommelier’s vineyard in a Lyon…
Hitting The Slopes of Park City, Utah
I haven’t counted them myself, but I am reliably informed that there are around 250 ‘world class’ ski areas across the planet, a bewildering choice when it comes to booking…
Luxury Cotswolds Escape
The late Sir Norman Wisdom will always be remembered for his unique brand of subtly sophisticated comedy. So it is only fitting that his name should appear on a blue…