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Bushmans Kloof – Discover Time Travel In the wonderful Cederberg Mountains

05/03/2026 by .
Sarah Kingdom discovers Bushmans Kloof, a wilderness and wellness retreat in the stunning Cederberg Mountains, that trades drama for beauty, serenity and history.

Sarah Kingdom discovers Bushmans Kloof, a wilderness and wellness retreat in the stunning Cederberg Mountains, that trades drama for beauty, serenity and history.

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

The 5 star First Luxury Art Hotel is situated down a quiet back street and has just 29 rooms and suites. It was built as a 19th century nobleman’s palace and only opened as a hotel 5 years ago.

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Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi

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 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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Andy Mossack enjoys renting Chateau Asturias near Carcassonne and feeling like a Lord.

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

Languedoc-Roussillon is a region in south west France which often hides under the shadow of its more glamorous neighbours further east on the Riviera. But to those in the know, it’s far more appealing; huge sandy beaches, stunning scenery and lower prices. And what could be better than to base yourself in the 12th century luxury Chateau Asturias near Carcassonne.

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Maistra Hotel Lone, Rovinj

Maistra Hotel Lone is a perfect example of the new face of Croatia. A country which has so much to offer yet struggled to adapt from its socialist roots.

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Andy Mossack gets a taste of the high life when he stays at Cloud Camp at the Broadmoor.

Cloud Camp at The Broadmoor. Experience a massive high in Colorado Springs.

This is unashamedly luxurious wilderness living; an opportunity to literally live the high life away from just about everything except Mother Nature and a few of your fellow guests.

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Swinton Park Castle Hotel. Discover a Proper Yorkshire Castle.

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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