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MALMAISON LONDON: A sexy hotel and restaurant tucked away in historical Clerkenwell

I’ve lived in London for more than a decade but there’s always new things to discover. Last month, on a walk through the historic area of Clerkenwell, I stumbled across the Malmaison hotel and a few weeks later I decided to check it out with a friend from out...

CUBA: Habana na na na…our heart is in Habana!

When we got an invitation to Havana (Habana), Cuba from rum brand Havana Club we jumped at the chance. It was a destination that had long been on our wish list and the promise of experiencing authentic culture with a brand that is embedded into the culture was...

LONDON MARRIOTT PARK LANE: Heated toilet seats and one of the only hotel pools on the strip at this luxury spot

Walking past the London Marriott Park Lane at the top of Oxford Street it doesn’t look like much. But if you step inside, be prepared for a very pleasant surprise, as this place serves up refined luxury from the get go. The hotel - which boasts 152 rooms - u...

HENRIETTA HOTEL & RESTAURANT: A Wes Anderson-style wonderland from the same people behind the Experimental Cocktail Club

‘You MUST check out the Henrietta!’ is what friends kept staying to me, knowing my penchant for quirkily beautifully boutique hotels. But with just 18 rooms, booking a place at one of Covent Garden’s hottest spots can prove difficult. Finally, I nabbed a boo...

THE PILGRM: A boutique hotel and hip dining lounge offering a good-value slice of calm by Paddington station

Paddington is a pretty bustling area with the grand train station attracting an influx of travellers around the clock from the Heathrow Express and beyond. But nestled away just a hop and a skip over the road is the new Pilgrm hotel, which offers a slice of c...

NORMANDY, FRANCE: A thrilling adventure on two wheels

Home of Calvados, Camembert and some of the richest history in the country, Normandy does not lack for sights or activities, and with it being just a hop, skip and a jump away from the UK coastline, it’s the perfect getaway destination for us Brits.

THE LUXURY SAFARI COMPANY: Kissing giraffes, up close with rhino and fireside massages

The thought of a traditional safari kind of filled me with dread. 4x4s waiting in lines crowded around animals and tourists clicking away with their long-range camera lenses. But in a bid to get off the beaten path and get a unique insight into Africa’s wild ...

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON NAIROBI: A chic new airport hotel overlooking a national park

Airport hotels usually have the same kind of vibe; corporate, impersonal and a little drab. But I was delighted to find on landing in Nairobi, of all places, my vision of airport hoteling turned on its head. The Four Points by Sheraton opened four months ago...

MORZINE: the ultimate ski chalet destination?

It’s a great concept, the catered ski chalet. Imagine your house, but dropped in the mountains, tantalisingly close to the slopes. Lush the place up, with big sofas everywhere and a steaming hot tub on the terrace; add some of your best friends, a chef to co...

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