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CITADELLE GIN X THE WORLD ATLAS OF GIN: A stay at a cognac chateau with the Willy Wonka of spirits

If you're a fan of gin, then I steer you in the direction of The World Atlas of Gin. This detailed compendium from drink aficionados Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley will allow you to explore the world of gin from the comfort of your armchair. If you are swayed...

AMSTERDAM: Bucket list must!

There are still a few cities left on my bucket list. Some local, others further afield. Amsterdam was one of the ones I'd been meaning to do forever (up there with Copenhagen, Stockholm and Berlin which I still need to do). I know, I have been taking the dista...

THE PENINSULA BANGKOK: A dose of health and harmony at this salubrious sanctuary in the heart of the Thai capital

Our taxi ride from the airport had been pretty hellish with our non-English speaking driver taking some very bizarre routes. But on walking into The Peninsula Bangkok all feelings of discontent were quashed. This distinctive tower, located on the west bank of...

ROSLIN BEACH HOTEL: Cool seaside vibes at this slickly refurbished Southend-on-Sea retreat

There were some cool beats playing, I felt pretty warm and we were sat outside with the sea twinkling under the night sky beyond. 'It feels like we're in Ibiza,' My friend Ellen said as she sipped a shimmering pink cocktail. I agreed, it did feel like we wer...

THE FRANKLIN LONDON: Pancakes in bed, a wet room, perfectly-chilled martinis and leafy views at this Chelsea hotel

Descendant chocolate pancakes in bed for breakfast, a deep bubble bath and leafy views outside not to mention perfectly chilled martinis… had I died and gone to heaven? Fortunately, I was still in the land of the living I discovered after giving myself a pinc...

BARBADOS: Our guide to what to do, see and stay!

Barbados is renowned for a number of things, rum (it's home to the worlds first rum distillery), their love for God, in fact there's an equal amount of churches and rum shops on the island which is over a thousand, cricket, Ri Ri and 'flying fish' which also h...

CHOCKS AWAY: The Martini takes flight onboard private air charter service 365 Aviation

It’s the topic of conversation amongst city dwellers with an escapist spirit. Closing party season is upon us and with it comes the promise of overdue get togethers laced with laughter from the chic, sun drenched terraces of Mykonos to the star-filled skies o...

IBIZA: Our guide to a speedy weekend getaway to the White Isle

Ibiza, is a conveniently close to London and less than 2 hours away on a plane. In fact, it takes me longer to get to West Yorkshire where my parents are. A friend and I were craving sunshine so we threw caution to the wind (and rainy London at the time) and b...

CITIZENM BANKSIDE: Compact, XL beds, a great location and abundant breakfast buffet

If you're the type of person who likes efficiency and ergonomics, then the quickly expanding citizenM hotel chain is worth checking out. I dipped my toe into the brand recently, with a stay at citizenM Bankside, which boasts a great location on the doorstep o...

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