Europe and Middle East

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Swinton Park Castle Hotel. Discover a Proper Yorkshire Castle.

12/09/2016 by .
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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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Park Weggis Hotel

15/08/2016 by .
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Sylvia the keeper of the bar at the sumptuous Park Weggis Hotel, is something of a whiskey buff I’m led to believe. So I leave the choice of my late night dram to her. After all, as they say, why have a dog and bark yourself.

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Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel

15/08/2016 by .
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Out on the terrace of the Quranta Uno, the Italian fine dining restaurant of  Interlaken’s famous Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel,  Milanese head chef Ricardo  is waxing lyrical about his new menu.

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Beau Rivage Hotel Neuchatel

13/08/2016 by .
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Many people would say Neuchatel’s famous castle is the best landmark the city has to offer, but for me the lakeside Beau Rivage Hotel is a whole lot more memorable.

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Hotel Eden Roc. Discover a beautiful slice of Italian Riviera in Switzerland.

09/08/2016 by .

Nira Alpina Hotel. Immerse yourself in bohemian luxury in St. Moritz

05/08/2016 by .
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If the glam and glitz of St. Moritz brings on a weary sigh as the thought of another round of dressing to impress is simply too much to bear, then salvation awaits at Nira Alpina Hotel in Silvaplana.

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 Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. Discover a world of Swiss luxury in St. Gallen.

03/08/2016 by .
Andy Mossack continues his Grand Tour of Switzerland with a stop over at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, where he even gets a free hotel Porsche to use as a guest.  Resort Aussenansicht Luftaufnahme Dorf Schlucht

Andy Mossack continues his Grand Tour of Switzerland with a stop over at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, where he even gets a free hotel Porsche to use as a guest.

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