Browse for “Accommodation Review” for an honest, objective view from someone who has actually been there. Follow my links to book your own trip and save travel agent fees.
Looking to spend a relaxing couple of days on a UK break? Durham may not be your first thought - but it has a lot to offer. Spend 2 Days in Durham and Dreaming Spires, Turkish Delight and a Haul of Sea Glass all await you...
The little alpine village of Zermatt can only be reached by train. The only vehicles you see here are the little electric vans - like the Ginabelle Hotel shuttle that met us at the station.
I spent a day in Geneva today. It was long overdue - Switzerland is a country I have never visited and has been on my bucket list for a while now. A day in Geneva was enough to convince me that everything I had always imagined Switzerland to be was a reality - in a very good way.
You could be easily forgiven for never having heard of Zadar. This seaside city is often overlooked for the more popular cities of Split and Dubrovnik. Let me give you 10 very good reasons to go there and discover it for yourself ...
If you think the Côte d’Azur is all about row upon row of sun loungers lined up in the tourist hot spots of Nice, Monaco Cannes and St, Tropez, then be prepared to think again. The Côte d’Azur has a wild side. 4 days walking on the Golden Isles could change the way you think about the French Riviera for good.
Having convinced myself that - so long as the luxury level is as top notch as the marketing material suggests - Silversea DOES have the potential to provide good value for money, it was time to check it out for myself. So, I am New to Silversea and about to find out Is it for Me?
Rio de Janeiro - Cidade Maravilhosa. 2 days in Rio de Janeiro? Wondering how to spend your time? Read on to discover 20 exciting things to do to help you make the most of your visit to "The Marvellous City" ...
Lanzarote on Foot - There is so much more to discover on this island than tourist hot spots Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen. Discover the quieter side of Lanzarote - best explored on foot.
Looking for suggestions for good hotels in the Northern Italian Lakes? Here are some suggestions for the perfect place to stay in Lake Maggiore.
Lake Orta - Tiny in comparison to the rest of the Italian Lakes, but all the more attractive as a result. A hidden gem of a lake that can be easily explored in the shortest of short breaks. Piccolo e perfetto!
Southern Ireland Accommodation Reviews. Where to Stay on a 10 Day Road Trip and - just as importantly - where NOT to stay! Honest accommodation reviews that might just save you time - and money.
Where to Stay in Anglesey on a 4 Day Trip. Base yourself in Beaumaris on the first 2 days and move on to Almwch.
Grand Hotel La Cloche Dijon. A luxurious hotel right in the heart of the city. It has everything you would expect from a 5 star city hotel.
The Aloft Hotel Liverpool is well located for a short city break in this vibrant city. It's quiet, clean, comfortable and good value. It also has stunning architecture - keep looking up!
The Lamb Hotel, Hindon makes an excellent base for exploring all the sites in Wiltshire. Boutique style rooms, excellent food and friendly service. Highly recommended.
Gosforth Hall Inn makes an excellent base for a few days exploring the Western Lake District. Friendly, comfortable and efficiently run.
Twr y Felin Hotel - the perfect place to base yourself for a 2 day hiking trip around the North Pembrokeshire coastal path.
The King Arthur Hotel Reynoldston - the perfect base for a trip to the Gower. A lovely location, comfortable rooms and good real ales. Highly recommended!
The Randolph Hotel Reydon is a good base for a trip to explore the Suffolk coast. Easy walking distance from the centre of Southwold.
The Manor House Hotel West Bexington is a comfortable and friendly hotel well situated close to the South West Coastal Path.
The Bull Hotel, Bridport is a great base for a walking holiday on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Mullion Cove Hotel has an idyllic location perched on the clifftop above Mullion Cove with beautiful views and spa facilities.
The Greenbank Hotel Falmouth is truly the perfect base for a stay in this lovely part of the world. It is Falmouth's oldest hotel and is stepped in history yet manages to feel fresh, modern and comfortable at the same time.
Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel is very well located for a short break exploring the pristine coast around Northumberland.
Kura Design Villas - Accommodation Review Kura Design Villas bills itself as "the most glamorous romantic resort in Costa Rica". It is a boutique, adults-only hotel high in the Uvita…
Lapa is the Costa Rican name for the scarlet macaw. When the American couple who founded Lapa Rios first visited the area, they spotted a number of macaws flying across the jungle in tandem, creating a river of red. Inspired by this beautiful image, they named the lodge Lapa Rios – River of Scarlet Macaws. It took them 8 years of searching to find the perfect place to realise their vision of creating an eco lodge in Costa Rica. They poured everything into it - savings, pension pots, heart and soul. It was well worth it - this is such a stunning place.
El Silencio Lodge & Spa is located in picturesque Bajos del Toro on a 500-acre private cloud forest reserve flanked by the Juan Castro Blanco and Poas Volcano National Parks.
Nayara Resort Spa and Gardens - Accommodation Review Nayara has been recognized as one of the world’s best resorts by Travel&Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Trip Advisor and with very…
Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel is a small resort-style, ecologically-conscious hotel right in the centre of the lush cloud forest of Rio Celeste in Volcan Tenorio National Park. You can walk down to the beautiful blue river directly from the hotel.
Peace and comfort in the middle of the rainforest. - Manatus Hotel is the exclusive way to enjoy remote Tortugero