A fine example of classic British design, the Talbot Hotel is a Grade Two listed building in the heart of the historic market town of Malton, North Yorkshire. With elegantly landscaped gardens and just a short drive from the North York Moors National Park, this is perfect respite from city life.Dining is a real highlight(…)
Hugging the easternmost tip of the Indochina Peninsula, Vietnam boasts miles of shock-white coastline and some of the most phenomenal scenery on the planet. The picture of conical hats bobbing through paddy fields and sailing boats gliding past mystical islets is accurate – this is a country that will put your imagination in a spin.Your(…)
More country than Country Life, historic Stapleford Park is one of the finest stately houses around. Many hotels can lay claim to an air of aristocratic grandeur or creaking, olde-world charm, but few could match the character of this sprawling Leicestershire pile. With maze-like gardens, a resident falconer and even a few woolly sheep grazing(…)
The Sanskrit translation of Paresa is ‘heaven of all heavens’ and after just a few minutes at this resort, you’ll see why the name is so fitting. An exotic gem perched high on the Kamala Cliff tops, this five-star paradise on the island of Phuket will woo you with its incredible views and luxe design.The(…)
Rising dramatically from a glistening moat, Leeds Castle is the cream of the crop when it comes to country retreats. Oozing baronial grandeur from every pore and described as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’ by the historian, Lord Conway, it's the perfect place to brush off your wellies, bring out your tea drinking pinky(…)
The contemporary Barceló Praha Five is brand spanking new and located south of the romantic Old Town, just 150 metres from the closest Metro station. This minimalist pad places you within 20 minutes' travel of postcard Prague; from here, it could hardly be easier to explore the city's cobbled streets, Medieval spires, Gothic buildings and(…)
'A citadel famous for its springs', as its Latin motto states; the North Yorkshire town of Harrogate continues to draw visitors who are keen to sample the wonderful architecture on show, as well as a proper cup of tea INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (we don't know about you, but a good afternoon blend is hard(…)
Whoever said good things come in small packages was right. Abundant in lush vegetation and fascinating creatures, Tobago is a beautiful beach destination with a low-key, tiny-island vibe and swathes of pale Caribbean sand.The island's four-star premium Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has a fantastic oceanfront location with two miles of beach, complimented by(…)
With sunny skies, warm breezes, ice cold cocktails and a feel-good, easy going vibe, there are very few places that match Barbados in the relaxation stakes. Spend your days relaxing on the palm fringed beaches or take to the water to explore the stunning coral reefs.That is of course, if you can manage to drag(…)
With its sleepy, almost traffic-free alpine village, toy-like mountain trains and thick icing of crunchy white snow, Wengen resort in the region of Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps is a peaceful and traditional alpine retreat, where you can ski right across three resorts, often in the shadow of Eiger's towering peak. Your mountain abode will(…)