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YOTEL SAN FRANCISCO: A hip conversion of a historic building, a hop away from the airport

A flight layover is never fun but I always try to make the most of it. And if you're looking to make the most of it during a brief stopover in San Francisco, then I present YOTEL as a top option. I had just over 24 hours to burn in the Golden City on the way...

OSLO: Fancy a lastminute city break that will give you a ski fix?

Head to Oslo, Norway for the perfect balance of the two! I’ve been going to Norway for years now and not once did I ever consider it a viable skiing option. That was until a Norwegian friend mentioned it over the festive period on her visit to London. I had...

KIMPTON DE WITT AMSTERDAM: A sexy cocktail bar with punchy martinis and slickly designed hotel rooms

Location, location, location is what it's all about when it comes to the Kimpton de Witt Amsterdam. What's more, this slickly designed hotel boasts a top notch cocktail bar from the same team behind White Lyan, Cub, Dandelyan and Lyaness on the premises. I c...

EUROSTAR LONDON TO AMSTERDAM: Direct service with Raymond Blanc crafted menu in business premier

Flying to Amsterdam is pretty swift but the hassle of getting to the airport can turn the 45 minute flight time into a 4 hour venture, by the time you've travelled to the airport, waited in the terminal and flown to the other side. In a bid to test a less str...

BINGHAM RIVERHOUSE: The ultimate London staycation spot following a major transformation to chic, cosy retreat

I opened the plush velvet bedroom curtains to a view of a golden Willow tree blowing in the breeze, grassy banks twinkling with morning dew and the Thames trickling on by. It felt all very countrified but in fact I was just a short walk from a London tube sta...

BELMOND MOUNT NELSON: John Lennon and the Dalai Lama among visitors to this hotel with heavenly gardens, sprawling suites and an abundant breakfast buffet

I'd always heard great things about Cape Town and when I visited the city recently it surpassed expectations. It's a charming metropolis with clean streets, a buzzing marina, a mouth watering restaurant scene, mind bogglingly low prices and a wealth of nature...

PALMA DE MALLORCA: Stay at OD Port Portal for winter sunshine and relaxation!

Remove all images of Magaluf, Mallorca is so much more than that! As a fan and regular of Ibiza I should really know better than to judge a place by one area. After all, despite being put off by the White Isle for years because I associated it with Ibiza uncov...

VICTORY HOUSE: Enjoy a cinematic themed stay in the heart of Leicester Sq

Victory House is a cosy 86 bedroom boutique hotel in the heart of Leicester Square, perfect for movie fans who will appreciate the cinematic theme the hotel has as a nod to the district it resides in. True movie fans can even book into one of the stylish the b...

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...

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