Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

New Residences at The Langham London. Experience Private luxury living.

14/10/2016 by .
There is something quite special about bypassing the ground floor check in and heading straight for the 3rd floor Langham Club private reception. Such is the benefit of getting Club access for the new Residences at The Langham London.

There is something quite special about bypassing the ground floor check in and heading straight for the 3rd floor Langham Club private reception. Such is the benefit of getting Club access for the new Residences at The Langham London.

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Il Borro Hotel. Discover a Grand Tuscan estate.

10/10/2016 by .
Il Borro Hotel Village with Bridge

If it’s every middle class Englanders dream to own a villa in Tuscany, fashion magnate Ferruccio Ferragamo went one better with Il Borro Hotel.

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First Luxury Art Hotel. Discover this Nobleman’s Palace in Rome

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Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi

03/10/2016 by .
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Early morning in Amalfi and the sun is nearly melting the tiles on my balcony. It is however a small price to pay for such a heavenly view, on the cliff top some 80 metres above the town and the endless expanse of the Mediterranean. The NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi has had to endure this same view for over seven centuries, when it was originally a monastery and I have to admit, right now, I am having something of a religious experience myself.

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Chateau Asturias near Carcassonne. Renting a chateau has never felt so good.

28/09/2016 by .

Maistra Hotel Lone, Rovinj

21/09/2016 by .
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As I pull up to the entrance of Maistra Hotel Lone in Rovinj, Croatia, I can’t deny I’m really excited. After all, an epic 90 minute journey across three countries from Trieste Airport is surely enough excitement for one day isn’t it?

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Swinton Park Castle Hotel. Discover a Proper Yorkshire Castle.

12/09/2016 by .
Swinton Park spring

It had been a glorious autumnal day at Fountains Abbey, as we drove from Harrogate towards Masham and our treat of the trip: a stay in Swinton Park Castle Hotel, a proper Yorkshire castle

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Sofitel Hotel. The best way to catch an early flight at Gatwick Airport.

08/09/2016 by .

Ramside Hall Hotel. Famous Footballers favourite hotel

22/08/2016 by .
Ramside Hall Hotel

Durham town may be immortalised in Roger Whittaker’s famous song, but there is perhaps a more legendary destination just a few minutes’ drive out of town at the Ramside Hall Hotel.

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Jesmond Dene House. Enjoy a luxury woodland retreat in the centre of Newcastle.

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