Food & drink

The Insiders’ Guide to Marrakech

Alan and Kate Elliott have spent much of the last 10 years experiencing the ins and outs of living and working in Marrakech whilst restoring the beautiful and tranquil Riad Merstane…Here are their essential tips for getting the best out of a trip to Marrakech. […]

Africa

Dar Al Bahar, Essaouira, Morocco

Meaning ‘House by the Sea’, Dar Al Bahar is a beautiful, traditional dar of four storeys built into the ramparts of the old city with views over the ocean and the medina. Perfectly located within a footstep of the heart of the bustling medina… […]

Hotels

Tigmi Tacchedirt Lodge

Our first impression of the lodge spreading across the lower parts of North Africa’s highest village, Tacchedirt, was one of relief as we’d just climbed to it from the valley floor after… […]

Africa

Riad Merstane, Marrakech

A stunning 200 year old riad, beautifully restored and impeccably maintained in the residential area of the Marrakech medina, a ten minute walk to the souks and 25 minutes to the famous Jemaa El F’na square. Riad Merstane is hidden away in a maze of alleys and entering from the medina is like walking into a perfumed and tranquil oasis. […]

Great Britain

Thistle Hotel, Glasgow

The consummate city centre hotel right in the heart of Glasgow’s shopping centre in easy reach of bus and rail connections. Modern style, comfort and a breakfast that it’s worth flying to Scotland just to enjoy. […]

Costa Brava

Hotel Carlemany

The first thing we have to say about the Hotel Carlemany is that it has seriously comfortable beds. There’s no messing about with blankets or tight fitting sheets just soft, welcoming duvets that embrace you […]

Costa Brava

Hotel & Spa Terraza

We didn’t think there was anything particularly special about the Hotel & Spa Terraza but that’s not necessarily a criticism, just an observation. The hotel more or less does what it says on the packet […]

Costa Brava

Hotel Aigua Blava

Hotel Aigua Blava is one of those hotels that actually does live up to its ‘friendly family run hotel’ tag. Nestling in a ridiculously picturesque cove, its location is a breath stealing stunner […]

Asia

Rayavadee Hotel, Krabi

From the first time we arrived, James Bond style, in the hotel’s speed boat and were then driven by golf buggy to our two storey, deluxe pavilion, the Rayavadee Hotel in Krabi has been our favourite hotel in the world. […]

Asia

Amangalla

A chic, trendy, boutique hotel which exudes exclusivity and style, right in the heart of the Galle Fort. If you want to stay in an integral part of the city’s history and don’t mind paying for the privilege, the Amangalla won’t disappoint […] […]

Hotels

Hotel Fiona

Hotel Fiona is exactly what I expect from a family run small Greek hotel; charming old town house with clean rooms that are typically Greek minimalist (regular visitors to Greece will know that’s code for quite basic), courtyards filled with potted flowers… […]

Asturias

Bal Hotel Spa

From the outside Bal Hotel Spa looks like a typical top of the range out of town hotel with a slight Alpine appearance. Inside the brand spanking new décor is sleekly chic […]