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The Wesley Hotel, Euston

Fiona Maclean — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:23:24 +0000

Somewhere Green to lay your head. Finding a reasonably priced hotel in Central London is always a challenge. There are, of course, the budget chain hotels but if you are looking for something a little different without a premium price tag, you may struggle. There are just two Wesley Hotels, one in Camden and one ... Read more

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The Pierhouse Hotel: Coastal Elegance in Port Appin

Fiona Maclean — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:53:45 +0000

Scottish Hospitality and Charm at the Pierhouse, A small but perfectly formed Boutique Hotel I’m kicking off a big Scottish adventure in 2026, starting with a family visit and a trip to Mull, home of Clan Maclean, before eventually making the move to Edinburgh later this year. Since Oban is the main jumping-off point for ... Read more

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Fulham Pier Hotel

Fiona Maclean — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:27:49 +0000

Small but Perfectly Formed, with amazing river views – Fulham Pier Hotel is an oasis of calm. Have you heard of Fulham Pier? Despite being close to my last London home, and despite travelling regularly to the area to see friends, I didn’t know much about the place. It’s a relatively new development, opened in ... Read more

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Beyond Bourdain – Food Culture in Kuching, Sarawak

Fiona Maclean — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:33:51 +0000

UNESCO City of Gastronomy with a Unique Cuisine Perhaps I have a romanticised image of Borneo. We followed my father to Malaysia when I was just six years old. An army doctor with the Royal Highland Fusiliers, he was attached to the Malaysian Rangers and sent to work in Borneo. At the same time, we ... Read more

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Sicily’s Beating Heart, Palermo.

Fiona Maclean — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:48:33 +0000

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.

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Wine in Sicily: Exploring Sicilia DOC Vineyards & Traditions

Fiona Maclean — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:37:00 +0000

Experience Sicilia DOC – The Heart of Sicilian Wine My love affair with Sicily started right from my first visit, fifteen years ago. The largest island in the Mediterranean, there’s so much to see and do. To the southeast, the Notto Valley, Catania, and Syracuse, with their stunning architecture and archaeological heritage; in central Sicily, ... Read more

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Sofitel Gatwick North Terminal

Fiona Maclean — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:42:13 +0000

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.

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The Swan Hellenic Gastronomic Atlantic Voyage

Fiona Maclean — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:12:04 +0000

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.”

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Swan Hellenic – The Atlantic Legacy

Fiona Maclean — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:40:12 +0000

On this cruise around the Atlantic coastline with Swan Hellenic's Diana, that seamless travel experience was paired with the Atlantic Legacy itinerary, which was so rich that it was hard to resist doing everything.

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Hintlesham Hall Hotel, a Suffolk Country Retreat

Fiona Maclean — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:09:39 +0000

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.

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