They usually say X marks the spot, but on this particular occasion, it's all about the W. Recently opened at the end of 2023, the much-anticipated W Edinburgh hotel had many tongues wagging due to its unique architecture. Crafted from a winding steel ribbon-like design, likened to the spirals of paper, it is said to [...]
The Bohemian Jungle is a small eclectic riad (a traditional Moroccan house) located in the heart of the old medina in Marrakech and only a ten-minute walk from the renowned Jemaa el-Fnaa. With five individually styled rooms, it had an intimate feel allowing you to enjoy some peace and tranquillity amidst the chaotic charm of [...]
Aptly named the gateway to the highlands, Perthshire has always had a very special place in my heart. Each year as a child I would look forward to visiting this magical part of Scotland for a holiday, excited to play amongst its dramatic heather-cloaked hills, meandering rivers and never-ending pine forests. One of those special [...]
Situated in the Aberdeenshire village of Strathdon and only a 3.5 hour drive from Edinburgh, is the wonderfully quaint Sweet Donside Cabins. Nestled within the majestic Cairngorm National Park, it's impossible not to be immediately swept up in the magic of this place. I instantly felt at home from the moment I opened their large [...]
Being born and brought up in Scotland, I have always been aware of the beauty and history that lies right on my doorstep. However sometimes one becomes complacent, and in the pursuit of warmer climates I’ve often overlooked it, instead giving way to the enticement of foreign travel. The restrictions of travelling abroad in the past [...]
Located in the quaint village of Braemar in the Scottish Highlands is the luxurious boutique hotel, the Fife Arms Hotel. This Victorian establishment was meticulously transformed in 2018 by new owners Iwan and Manuela Wirth, co-founders of the revered global gallery Hauser & Wirth. The restoration injected new vigour into the building whilst carefully respecting [...]
I don’t know about you but I have been missing travel intensely. We may not be out of the woods yet but when it’s safe to do so I can’t wait to start exploring our beautiful planet again. With the road to easing lockdown in the UK recently announced, we may be looking forward to [...]
The Balmoral hotel, by the renowned Rocco Forte group is one of my favourite places in Edinburgh. Working adjacent to its iconic clock tower, it always manages to entice me in and every time I visit, I feel so proud that this historic building is part of my city. The hotel is a well-loved landmark [...]
Located in the heart of the rolling countryside of Perth and Kinross, at only around 30 miles from Edinburgh, is the beautiful Lodge at Fossoway Stables. This tranquil self-catering accommodation houses two guests and sits on an elevated position overlooking an abundance of nature with fields, hills and trees as far as the eyes can [...]
The Amalfi Coast has been on my radar for years and it was a dream come true when I eventually got to visit in 2019. The stunning stretch of coastline in southern Italy impresses with its lemon groves, sparkling azur waters, rocky cliffs and scattering of spectacular towns and villages that cling precariously to its [...]
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