Madeleine Morrow

NH Collection Taormina pool deck overlooking the town

NH Collection Taormina, Sicily

Madeleine Morrow

Located one street above the constant buzz of Corso Umberto, I found a quiet haven at NH Collection Taormina

Thailand Chiang Mai Wat Phra That Doi Kham Buddha image

How To Organise A First Trip to Thailand

Madeleine Morrow

Calling Thailand the Land of Smiles might seem like setting the bar a little high, but after spending three weeks there, I found the name surprisingly fitting. While not everyone wore a smile, the warmth, friendliness, and helpfulness I encountered everywhere more than lived up to the reputation.

NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard terrace restaurant

NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard

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The NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard has 307 rooms and suites with eight different room types across 25 floors. Some rooms have private balconies and terraces. Our deluxe room on the 12th floor had floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooked Bangkok’s Skytrain, which moves commuters around the city on an elevated track.

Amari Koh Samui Romantic Dinner beach gazebo on Chaweng Beach

Spoilt for choice By Amari Koh Samui restaurants

Madeleine Morrow

Amari Koh Samui has three restaurants, providing guests with a choice of cuisines from traditional Thai to Italian. You may fancy a Romantic Dinner on the beach one night, enjoying a luxurious Thai menu prepared by the Amaya Food Gallery, while ordering pasta at Prego the following day. You can enjoy a range of healthy breakfast and brunch options at Amaya Cafe or treat yourself to an afternoon slice of cake or a Thai dessert. Both the Amaya Food Gallery and the Amaya Cafe offer a diverse menu, allowing you to select a delicious Thai meal while the kids tuck into a pizza. This provides a flexible approach to menu selection, making it suitable for a family resort. Whatever combination you prefer, you will be looked after by excellent staff and enjoy a good meal. The friendly team at Reception will make your restaurant bookings for you.

NH Collection Samui Peace Resort swimming pool view of the resort

NH Collection Samui Peace Resort

Madeleine Morrow

The genuine warmth of the welcome at NH Collection Samui Peace Resort could not have been kinder and set the tone for our three-night stay at this fabulous resort, where we were treated with great care. Most top hotels will respond to one’s requests. The really good ones anticipate one’s needs.

Amari Koh Samui Beach Village

Amari Koh Samui, Thailand

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Situated on the popular Chaweng beach on the east coast of Koh Samui, Amari Koh Samui is a beautiful resort in the heart of a busy tourist area that retains a peaceful and serene ambience.

KHAAN Bangkok view of restaurant from outside

KHAAN Thai Fine Dining Restaurant, Bangkok

Madeleine Morrow

Our meal at KHAAN was way and beyond the best we had in Bangkok. If you are visiting, put it on your list.

Thiptara Thai Restaurant is in the garden of The Peninsula Bangkok in a traditional Thai setting

Thiptara Thai Restaurant Bangkok

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Set in a lush, tropical garden on the bank of the Chao Praya river that snakes through Bangkok, Thiptara Thai Restaurant is a feast for all the senses and one of the excellent eateries at the iconic luxury hotel, The Peninsula.

The Peninsula Bangkok view from the outside garden

The Peninsula, Bangkok – 6 Star Luxury

Madeleine Morrow

Taxi drivers in any city are often a great source of wisdom. As we sat stationary in Bangkok’s notorious traffic on our way to The Peninsula, a renowned luxury hotel, our driver exclaimed several times, ‘Six-star hotel, best in Bangkok’. He was right, a 5-star rating does not begin to do justice to what is on offer here.

NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento view from the garden

NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento

Madeleine Morrow

NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento is a very conveniently located hotel for a trip to Rome. Many must-see sights are but a short walk away, and public transport links right outside the door to whisk you all over the Eternal City and to and from the airport or other cities by train. You will find a warm welcome, a contemporary and comfortable hotel, a copious breakfast and a peaceful environment in which to refresh after the hectic pace of Rome.