Nothing is quite as satisfying as an ordinary everyday object reinvented by someone who thinks outside the box. That is exactly what London-based artist Sarah Baker has done with the humble hotel Do Not Disturb sign. Usually these are pretty … Continue reading
If I were having an illicit liaison (which I’m not), this is where I’d meet for a drink. A glass of Pouilly Fuisse at the bar, and a backdrop of books, their pristine spines adding an air of respectability to … Continue reading
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Two weeks ago a review trip took me to the city of Liverpool. Small enough to trot around in heels (just as well, everyone seems to dress up here, even just to get a pint of milk), easy to navigate … Continue reading
So far I have managed not to end up reviewing on Valentine’s Day. Sometimes I imagine the horror for the overseas business visitor who finds themselves sidling into a hotel restaurant like a leper or trying to find an unbooked … Continue reading
Along with a tiny laptop and Jo Malone mini perfume sprays, M&S’s patent leather boxy bag is one of my tried and trusted travel companions. My bag is orange – I got it a couple of years ago when I … Continue reading
This week’s snow and the imminent 100th anniversary in April of the Titanic setting sail from Southampton, brings to mind a hotel called the Pool House on the west coast of Scotland, 90 minutes from Inverness. I arrived there, several … Continue reading
Since stargazing fever has hit the country (Sir Patrick Moore must be thrilled), what should we eat after standing around outside in the freezing cold? Stargazy Pie of course. This Cornish classic is usually made with whole pilchards, whose heads … Continue reading
It is 20 years since I freelanced at World of Interiors and I have loved interior design ever since. Which kind of helps, being a reviewer of hotels and other accommodation, otherwise how on earth would I remember what style … Continue reading
You may be thinking that it is too late get a room for the London Olympics this summer, but the newest way to stay in a city is to book a private apartment online. Websites showcasing private homes available for … Continue reading
According to a BBC report today, a tourism expert has suggested the traditional seaside resort of Skegness should change its name in a cost-effective bid to attract a wealthier crowd to Lincolnshire’s coast. No doubt opinion will be split – … Continue reading