Hotel Co-op Enis at Monte Maccione – in Sardinia
For the last two nights of our holiday in Sardinia this August, we decided to move inland to enjoy some of the mountain scenery that Sardinia has to offer. You only have to drive half an hour away from...
View Article5 Family-Friendly Hotels in Rome
My guest-post today is from Amie O’Shaughnessy of Ciao Bambino, who shares her tips for finding family-friendly accommodation in Rome. The accomodation challenge for families in Rome The biggest...
View ArticleA suite for a princess at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,London – video
When I stayed at the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park I learned that what makes a top hotel really outstanding is not just the luxurious decor, not just the delicious food and elegant public areas but the...
View ArticleTravelling with teenagers – how to have a happy holiday
I won’t pretend that every family holiday we’ve had has been perfect. There were the times when the crowds and burning heat of Sardinia in August became too much, the days of camping in the rain in...
View ArticleDonate now for Passports with Purpose 2011
I’m a supporter of Passports with Purpose, the Travel Blogger’s annual fundraiser and I’ve just made my personal choices from the fabulous array of prizes, in the nick of time. The chance to win prizes...
View ArticleHow to avoid Hotel Cancellation fees
I recently had an unpleasant encounter with hotel cancellation fees that will make me think carefully in the future how I go about booking any hotel stays. The story went like this. A friend who lives...
View ArticleLisbon Hotels: Inspira Santa Marta Hotel: review from Oneika the Traveller
In this guest post, Oneika Raymond reviews the Inspira Santa Marta Hotel in Lisbon where she spent a long weekend soaking up the atmosphere and colour of Portugal’s capital, as well as the fragrance of...
View ArticleA cool boutique hotel in Copenhagen – the Andersen Hotel – video
In a city like Copenhagen that’s awash with cool Scandinavian design, the Andersen Hotel manages to combine colourful and trendy decor with a warm welcome and above-and-beyond service. We stayed at the...
View ArticleWin a Hotel Stay in my Summer Giveaway with Hotelscheap.org
Whether you fancy getting away to enjoy the summer sunshine or are planning a weekend break in the autumn once things have cooled down, I’m happy to announce my summer hotel-stay giveaway in...
View ArticleHow to choose the perfect hotel for your European Weekend Break
I often get asked which hotel I’d recommend for a short break in Europe, which is a tough one since we all have different ideas about what makes the perfect hotel. Instead of reeling off a list of...
View ArticleElectra Palace Hotel Athens: classic, elegant and close to the Acropolis – video
Ah, the smell of Athens in springtime, the aroma of eucalyptus warmed by sunshine with a whiff of cigarette smoke curling through the air. The freshness of winter lingers, the dust and heat of summer...
View ArticleOcean Terrace Inn in St Kitts – colourful, contemporary style in Basseterre
Stepping out onto the white painted balcony I breathed in the warm Caribbean air, edged with the freshness of morning. Below me the pool area was still, except for the murmur of running water. Over...
View Article3 fab boutique hotels in Bristol – and what to do when staying there
Living in Bristol I often get asked for recommendations on the best places to stay as well as what to do in my lovely home town. For travellers who enjoy taking short city-breaks, I believe that the...
View Article4 things to consider when booking your holiday accommodation
The internet has made it easier than ever to research and book our own holidays, no longer relying on a visit to the travel agent or hours leafing through a holiday brochure. But what factors make us...
View ArticleLisbon Hotels: Inspira Santa Marta Hotel: review from Oneika the Traveller
In this guest post, Oneika Raymond reviews the Inspira Santa Marta Hotel in Lisbon where she spent a long weekend soaking up the atmosphere and colour of Portugal’s capital, as well as the fragrance...
View ArticleA cool boutique hotel in Copenhagen – the Andersen Hotel – video
In a city like Copenhagen that’s awash with cool Scandinavian design, the Andersen Hotel manages to combine colourful and trendy decor with a warm welcome and above-and-beyond service. We stayed at...
View ArticleWin a Hotel Stay in my Summer Giveaway with Hotelscheap.org
Whether you fancy getting away to enjoy the summer sunshine or are planning a weekend break in the autumn once things have cooled down, I’m happy to announce my summer hotel-stay giveaway in...
View ArticleHow to choose the perfect hotel for your European Weekend Break
I often get asked which hotel I’d recommend for a short break in Europe, which is a tough one since we all have different ideas about what makes the perfect hotel. Instead of reeling off a list of...
View ArticleElectra Palace Hotel Athens: classic, elegant and close to the Acropolis – video
Ah, the smell of Athens in springtime, the aroma of eucalyptus warmed by sunshine with a whiff of cigarette smoke curling through the air. The freshness of winter lingers, the dust and heat of summer...
View ArticleOcean Terrace Inn in St Kitts – colourful, contemporary style in Basseterre
Stepping out onto the white painted balcony I breathed in the warm Caribbean air, edged with the freshness of morning. Below me the pool area was still, except for the murmur of running water. Over...
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