Located in the heart of a 22-acre park, this 19th century château offers beautiful sights both near and far, inside and out. In its early days, founder René Traversac created a destination restaurant to attract neighbouring residents but now Château de Divonne pulls in guests for more than just its cuisine.It is in the idyllic(…)
Gothenburg stretches along the beautiful west coast of Sweden and boasts a excess of scenic spots in the Gothenburg archipelago. Sweden's second biggest city is worth visiting during all seasons, with access to some beautiful beaches, as well as a crop of interesting museums, chic restaurants and cafes and vibrant nightlife.Boutique hotel Rica Hotel, with(…)
The Maldron Hotel Cardiff has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2012) and no wonder. Aside from its excellent service and top-notch dining it's also centrally located, adjacent to Cardiff Central Railway and just a short walk from the Millennium Stadium.Dining at Stir Bar and Restaurant is a real treat(…)
A 16th century ivy-clad Elizabethan Manor in eight acres of perfect grounds, The Greenway Hotel and Spa – just outside the spa town of Cheltenham in The Cotswolds – couldn't get any more English if it tried. It promises the ideal country retreat, complete with fresh air, bracing walks, plenty of fantastic food and heavenly(…)
Leave the hustle and bustle of every day life behind and indulge in the perfect rustic retreat at Tuddenham Mill, a beautifully restored 17th century water mill situated between Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds. Rustic chic oozes from every pore of this boutique hotel with glamorous bedrooms decked out with Italian furniture, award-winning food and(…)
If your dream is to stay on a desert island a la Robinson Crusoe or Swiss Family Robinson INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (in the literary world, Robinsons seems to go hand-in-hand with a terrible sense of direction and ability to steer a ship); then a week-long holiday at the Pangkor Laut Resort will tick that(…)
In the centre of historical Milano, you’ll stay at a splendid early 20th century Nouveau mansion – the five-star Chataeau Monfort. Drawing inspiration from fairy tales, this magical hotel fuses dreams and reality into a retro chic atmosphere. This urban castle has pastel-coloured walls, floor mosaics and alcoves inspired by kings.In the Porta Vittoria area,(…)
With 360° views across Ischia and the Amalfi Coast, you'd be forgiven for thinking that this offer was nothing but a room with a view. You do get that – you can dine on the terrace with Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and the Sorrentine peninsula in the background – but the five-star Albergo San Montano is(…)
When The Guardian newspaper reviewed The Village at Watergate Bay upon its opening in 2010, they described the eco-homes as "just about the perfect beach pad" – off to a good start then. Set just north of Newquay, these contemporary homes have been built into the cliffside so they're just minutes from the beach. Some(…)
Your holiday will begin on the coast of Borneo, Malaysia's largest and most fascinating island. Brimming with phenomenal natural beauty, it's best known for being one of the homes of the endangered Orangutan. You'll fly to the northwest coast of Borneo, where you'll be staying in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Sabah State, where(…)