The Isle of Arran, often described as a ‘geologists paradise’ and The Isle of Skye also appear on the list compiled by Avis, one of the world’s best-known car rental brands, analysing the most popular destination searches on its website in March 2019 versus the same period last year. The Orkneys, Shetland Islands and Outer Continue Reading
The Canary Islands Welcomes Its First Luxury Lighthouse Hotel in La Palma
The first Canary Islands lighthouse hotel has opened on the pretty island of La Palma. After three years of extensive renovation, the 152-year-old lighthouse Faro Cumplida has opened its doors for guests seeking a magical and off-the-grid experience. Located in one of the most beautiful corners of La Palma, Faro Cumplida sits on the most Continue Reading
Discover off-the-grid Ibizan luxury at boutique rural property Can Lluc Agroturismo Hotel
With the Ibiza season about to kick off, it’s a good time to consider your options for a calming recuperation to all that partying! A luxurious antidote to the Playa d’en Bossa action and a great place to chill out after one of the legendary Ibiza openings is Can Lluc Agroturismo Hotel – think restful Continue Reading
Czech Republic: Field Restaurant experience
A quick online search of: ‘fine dining, Prague’ prior to an end-of-year business trip led me to The Field. The tantalising online menu then led me to book a table and I was glad that I had done as all tables were taken on the night we visited. The Field is one of Prague’s three Continue Reading
Czech Republic: CultureWise
Given the Czech Republic’s geographical position it is hardly a surprise that Czechs are often seen as the most deal-oriented business people in east-central Europe. Often dubbed “the Germans of east-central Europe” (not a comparison the Czechs themselves find flattering), Czechs share with their western neighbours a strong sense of privacy, punctuality and a preference Continue Reading
Czech Republic: The Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa
The Alchymist Hotel and Spa is one of Prague’s premier hotels, and I cannot speak more highly of it. On my first visit to Prague, I checked in with my partner for a flying visit. The hotel is in an elegant old building, made up of four mansions combined in a golden romantic rococo style. Continue Reading