The island of Praslin in the Seychelles, aside from its radiant beaches, vibrant marine life and rich green landscape is known for being wonderfully peaceful and the Coco de Mer Hotel takes full advantage of this. Set in 200 acres of tropical gardens perched right on the edge of the Indian Ocean, it's one of(…)
Chilston Park is a beautiful four-star country house hotel near Maidstone in Kent. The wonderfully-preserved 17th Century manor house is furnished with exquisite antiques and fine paintings and has been rated in the top 200 hotels in the country and awarded four red stars by the AA for exceptional quality. The accommodation is luxurious and(…)
The serene grounds at De Vere Slalely Hall in Northumberland are just 40 minutes from the centre of Newcastle and offer one of the country's most spectacular golf settings. The crisp green championship fairways and bordered by streams and clusters of swaying alpines. Of course it's not all about golf, you'll also have access to(…)
Escape to the beautiful Datca Peninsula in Turkey for fresh food, swimming and hours of relaxation at the sun-kissed Perili Bay Resort. Perched on a green hillside, with views out across the sea, the resort is modelled on a traditional Ottoman villa and is wonderfully picturesque with spacious rooms and cobbled pathways snaking through its(…)
Experience the rich wildlife populations of the Kenyan rift valley and the open skies and silky soft sands of the Indian Ocean coast with this intrepid seven-night holiday. Your first stop is the Masai Mara National Reserve which boasts some of the best safari experiences anywhere on the planet. You'll be staying close to the(…)
When it comes to country walks, slow-roasted lunches, the acceptable side of corduroy and local ales in old-world pubs – the Lake District is where it's at. Close to beautiful Keswick, Borrowdale Hotel offers cosy accommodation in a property dating back to 1866, with many period features still intact and bucket-loads of warm, rural charm.With(…)
The Wood Norton is a recently revamped, Grade II listed boutique hotel in the Vale of Evesham with a tale or two to tell. Once a hunting lodge, then a listening post during the Cold War it was more recently used by the BBC as a Doctor Who location. It still has a wealth of(…)
Take all the planning out of a dream trip to Southeast Asia with this bespoke multi-centre escape. Thailand is a country of diversity; a place where East perfectly blends with West, making it adventurous yet accessible, chaotic yet calming and lively yet luxurious. With diverse pockets of terrain, culture and lifestyle, this tour takes in(…)
At the crossroads of Africa and Asia, the five-star Ritz-Carlton offers exclusive, luxurious accommodation at the heart of Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, on the edge of the Red Sea. This resort centre has everything the discerning traveller could want – award-winning international restaurants, a spectacular setting, impeccable service and seriously plush guest rooms.The list of dreamy(…)
Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino is a modern resort complex situated on the golden sandy beach of Na'ama Bay. It sits amidst well tended gardens of palm trees and is close to the centre of Sharm el-Sheikh. Guests can relax under palm-thatch parasols on the beach or venture into the waves with a wide(…)