Fiona Maclean
The Pierhouse Hotel: Coastal Elegance in Port Appin
Scottish Hospitality and Charm at the Pierhouse, A small but perfectly formed Boutique Hotel I’m kicking off a big Scottish ...
Fulham Pier Hotel
Small but Perfectly Formed, with amazing river views – Fulham Pier Hotel is an oasis of calm. Have you heard ...
Beyond Bourdain – Food Culture in Kuching, Sarawak
UNESCO City of Gastronomy with a Unique Cuisine Perhaps I have a romanticised image of Borneo. We followed my father ...
Sicily’s Beating Heart, Palermo.
Few travel moments rival that first encounter with a new city — the instant when its sounds, scents and pulse begin to unfold. Palermo, I soon discovered, makes that moment unforgettable. A short flight from London brings you to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, from where the drive into the city takes about 20 minutes. Palermo is a lively, historic and unapologetically gritty metropolis that seems to be in constant motion.
Wine in Sicily: Exploring Sicilia DOC Vineyards & Traditions
Experience Sicilia DOC – The Heart of Sicilian Wine My love affair with Sicily started right from my first visit, ...
Sofitel Gatwick North Terminal
At London Gatwick Airport, a short tunnel connects Sofitel Gatwick directly to the terminal, making it less than a five-minute walk from check-in. Even with luggage, the journey is straightforward. Once inside, guests step into an airy central atrium framed by the hotel's towers, creating a sense of calm before the bustle of travel. Helpful staff are on hand to check you in and to take your luggage to your room if necessary, though I found the hotel well equipped with lifts.
The Swan Hellenic Gastronomic Atlantic Voyage
And that is Swan Hellenic’s secret - along with excellent service from Mauricio Dos Santos’ team, to complement the fabulous food and wine. On shore during one excursion, we dined at a château hotel where everything was polished and precise, but as one fellow guest murmured, almost guiltily, “the food on board is better.”
Hintlesham Hall Hotel, a Suffolk Country Retreat
Like many Londoners I'm a sucker for a country house retreat. And, you'll find some of the finest country houses in England in East Anglia. Hintlesham Hall was built in the mid-16th century, with the core of the current building constructed around 1570. Now converted to a luxury hotel and restaurant, it's a great example.
Swan Hellenic Atlantic Voyage Cruise
Rather than being handed a pre-packaged journey, passengers with Swan Hellenic Diana were invited into a fluid, ever-unfolding narrative, where information was shared with a thoughtful determination. The result was more than just a trip; it was a learning experience and a shared exploration. And perhaps that’s what truly defines meaningful travel: the opportunity to discover, not just arrive.
