Douro
Plain Sailing on a Douro River Cruise
…the bridges and houses of Regua give way to layer upon layer of slopes braided in vines as the river narrows and the banks draw closer, embracing us in their unbridled beauty. […]
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Europe
Walking in the Lima Valley in Northern Portugal
The pace of life here forces you to slow down, change your stride to a step, and stand awhile to watch the herons glide above the teal surface of the river which lazily melts its way across the valley… […]
Costa Brava
Cadaqués, Costa Brava
We follow the maze of slate lined streets past whitewashed cottages where geraniums trail from window boxes, their blooms escaping to freedom through the wrought iron bars covering tiny windows… […]
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. […]
Europe
Hotel Port Mahón, Mahón
The Port Mahón is an ideal base for exploring the city and for trying some of the port restaurants and bars which lie at the foot of the headland, a 10 to 15 minute stroll away. […]
Asia
Europe
Port Ciutadella Hotel
A good value, no frills hotel that offers a comfortable and friendly base from which to explore the city. The stroll to the marina and old town alongside the port is a joy and […] […]
Hotels
Jetwing Beach Hotel
A beautiful, boutique hotel on the outskirts of Negombo town where consummate good taste meets Sri Lankan simplicity in an oasis of calm. […]
Hotels
Bentota Beach Hotel
A popular package holiday destination hotel set right in the heart of Bentota in a fabulous position straddling the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean and right on a vast, golden beach. […]
Hotels
Bangkok Shangri-La Hotel
For us, pressing the button on the bedside panel of our Krungthep Wing deluxe room to open the curtains onto that amazing river view on our first morning in Bangkok, is one of our most treasured hotel WOW moments. […]