Last summer I attended a tourism conference in Mid Wales. We were all done by early afternoon so instead of simply heading home, I tapped ‘Llandeilo’ into the satellite navigation (or Sean the Irishman as it’s called) in my car … Continue reading
A READER EMAILS: I have a very small window of opportunity in early June, from the 3rd til the 5th, to get away with my girlfriend, and am looking for the perfect romantic hotel in the UK, ideally not hugely … Continue reading
Have you noticed how pubs have changed? Recently I was asked to write about modern travel trends for a glossy magazine and I called one of those trends, ‘Pubs for Girls’ (the whole article is in April’s Red, out Wednesday … Continue reading
Some of you may know Miller Howe, it is one of England’s quintessential country house hotels. It was built originally as a holiday home for the Harrison family who made their money in Liverpool shipping in the early 20th century. … Continue reading
Today I’m responding to a request from a Spanish family who are coming to the UK from Barcelona after the London Olympics. They have asked me to recommend a base in the south-east, possibly Canterbury, from which they can explore … Continue reading
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