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Amsterdam has been on my travel list for years. Mostly just out of curiosity. But I’ve always been enamored with the photos of the houseboats and canals. And Amsterdam certainly is the seat of a lot of history. Last year when it became obvious the Hungarian residency visa wasn’t going to pan out, …
When you think of great spots for adventure travel in the United Kingdom, the pretty Devon county may not make the top of your list straight away. However this part of England is actually home to lots of great places to be active. From surfing and kayaking, to bike rides, hikes and more, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors in and around Devon. Read on for some fun…
The culinary season on the slopes of Alta Badia, in Italy’s Dolomites, starts on a very special day: the day that the Gourmet Skisafari, haute cuisine at 2,000 m altitude, takes place. This event brings seven Michelin chefs in five mountain huts in the Alta Badia ski region. Basically, you ski from one hut to the other during the morning, and on…
Venice was the last stop on my little tour of northern Italy, and it is safe to say that I picked the perfect place for a truly grand finale. My last visit to Venice was way before the era of digital cameras, and so I was dying to go out with my dSLR …
The tiny nation of Malta, the world’s ninth smallest country, is one of those places we’ve all heard of, we all know someone who’s been – and yet, it’s rarely at the top of anyone’s holiday list. But it should be, and here’s why. As a country, Malta is comprised of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. All are beautiful, with their own unique charm. Comino’s the smallest of the three. At only 3.5km2, it’s bijou enough to see without the aid of four-wheeled transport, which is just …
Returning to Funchal, for a luxury holiday in Madeira (which is part of Portugal), was really high on my list. For like 15 years. It seems like a joke – but not going back for such a long period of time was one of the silliest things I have ever done. …
The lovely Eccleston Square Hotel in London Located in the sought-after Eccleston Square, in London’s Pimlico neighbourhood, this little gem of a hotel – the Eccleston Square Hotel, was a very nice surprise. Possibly the most high-tech hotel I have ever stayed at, with a very special ‘home away from home’ feel. Read on, as you may be tempted to check-in sooner than you think. Pre-Arrival Not your average ‘hotel email welcome’. The details do count. – Was there any pre-arrival communication by the hotel with myself via email or social media? …
Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice I remember a time, not so long ago, when Iceland was easily overlooked as a travel destination. Given it’s name and remote location in the North Atlantic Ocean, many North Americans viewed Iceland as an icy tundra unsuitable for a vacation. But that was the Iceland of the past. These days, Iceland has skyrocketed to the top of list when it comes to adventure travel. From dramatic volcanic landscapes to powerful glaciers and raging waterfalls, the Land…
If skiing is on your bucket list, then you probably don’t want to miss the best known and maybe not so known places to ski around Europe. Here are the ultimate five destinations to give you a taste of winter ahead of the skiing season. Mürren, Switzerland Hidden away in the Swiss Alps is Mürren, a ski resort away from the tourists and only accessed by train or cable cars. This free city …
In our General Manager series, we catch up with heads of hotels for personal stories and insider perspective. This week, we get to know Tone Adserø of Hotel Cort in Mallorca, Spain. Best hotel room at the property: The Plaça Suite, number 23, with its high ceiling, double shower and huge bed. The hotel’s most […]
If you’re the kind of tourist who loves to be immersed in history (while never being far from 21st century comforts), you’d be hard-pressed to better the enchanting charms of Germany’s river towns.Once major centers of commerce, many of the smaller river towns struggled to survive as railroads and airlines opened up other regions to tourism and trade. However, thanks to the rising popularity of river cruise holidays, many have regained their former …
It was the kind of morning dreamy travelogues are made for. The cry of gulls and children’s chatter mingled with the distant ringing of bicycle and church bells. The sunlight threw chevron stripes across the cotton duvet. And the white linen curtains billowed into the room like sails. I eased out of bed and stood …
