Hotel Reviews
Las Caldas Villa Termal
Las Caldas, situated in beautiful countryside, just outside the city, first opened its doors way back in 1776. People having been coming for its healing waters ever since, attracted by the high standard of service and the peaceful surroundings.
Read the full story hereThe Fancourt Estate, Western Cape
Although The Fancourt Estate near George on South Africa’s famous Garden Route is well supported by locals, for most it is a destination made even more attractive by being, literally, 10 minutes away from George airport. Fancourt has its own airport lounge. It is that sort of place.
Read the full story hereArmathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
The oak-panelled reception with its magnificent bouquets is truly beautiful. It leads to a grand staircase, lounges with open fireplaces, oil paintings, and hunting trophies hanging from the walls.
Read the full story hereOasia Hotel
When you’re visiting Aarhus, Denmark’s second city, you probably want to stay in a hotel that is pure Scandi-style: not a characterless chain peddling identical rooms from Abuja to Zagreb. Clearly, for the 65 room Oasia, “Less is more” is the design mantra.
Read the full story hereMadikwe Hills Lodge
Although the Kruger National Park is South Africa’s most famous Big 5 territory, the private Madikwe Reserve, on South Africa’s border with Botswana, to my mind, delivers a better game experience.
Read the full story hereNew Hall Hotel
Stepping out of the 21st Century, for a stay at New Hall Hotel, you expect to see Henry Vlll stomping across the drawbridge powering towards a substantial lunch in the wood-panelled-mullion-windowed Great Chamber.
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