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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. Enjoy French style harbourside luxury
Bonjour’ is not how you expect to be greeted in Auckland, New Zealand – especially when you are not French, but it’s how staff welcome us to the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour (I’m presuming it’s a company-wide thing).
Read the full story hereExploring Rovinj. Discover Croatia’s little jewel
Croatia is blessed with some magnificent coastline and in Dubrovnik and Split, two outstanding destinations. Yet, away from Dalmatia and its tourists and cruise ships, the Istrian coast offers something very different. The olive oil, truffles and seafood are world-class. And here in the very heart of it is Rovinj , a town I have fallen head over heels for.
Read the full story hereMews Suites at Sopwell House Review
Hertfordshire has its fair share of top hotels. The country piles of its former well to do families are ideal for luxury hotel conversions and Sopwell House in St. Albans has long been a favourite particularly as a wedding venue. With the recent refurb of its Mews Suites at Sopwell House, Andy Mossack discovers what is going on behind the gates.
Read the full story hereBrasserie Blanc. St. Albans
The good people of St. Albans should know a thing or two about fine food, after all, the High Street is awash with well known upscale restaurants. So when my waiter at Brasserie Blanc tells me “50% of our customers are regulars” I think to myself, “if that isn’t a sign of approval, I don’t know what is.”
Read the full story hereBlack Swan Hotel. Boutique luxury and excellent dining.
You have only to look at the exterior of the Black Swan Hotel to realise that it’s certain to have quite a life-story to tell.
Read the full story hereGarces Trading Company. Indulge in wonderful Spanish fare.
Any restaurant which has a whole help yourself section dedicated to home made olive oils and balsamic vinegars is fully approved as far as I am concerned. Fortunately, the food and wine at Garces Trading Company is equally impressive, so I’m approving on both counts.
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