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Coming Soon: Cringletie House Hotel, Scottish Borders near Edinburgh
We’ve just been let in on a little secret about a fabulous luxury hotel retreat not far from Edinburgh in Scotland. Cringletie House Hotel is an award winning Baronial mansion with a little bit of a difference. Not only is it the only hotel in this picturesque region to win four gold stars from VisitScotland, … Continue reading
The Inn at Lathones: St Andrews’ Answer to Wembley
You might not think it as you drive up to the small, whitewashed renovated coaching inn that lies just south of the golfing town of St Andrews, but these walls have seen (and heard) a lot of musical talent over the past few years, much to the delight of tourists and locals alike. Okay, so … Continue reading
Village Urban Resort Dudley, England
The Village Urban Resort Dudley sort of took me by surprise. I’m not sure what I imagined it would look like, but when a hotel is situated in the middle of the industrialized heartlands of the English West Midlands, urban luxury appeal doesn’t usually spring to mind. It was clear that my fanciful impression was way … Continue reading
Stone House Hotel, England
The Stone House Hotel in Stone, Staffordshire, is a welcoming and relaxing location for travellers to the area. Just a short distance south of historic Stoke-On-Trent, with its endless potteries, factories, cycleways and history, and only a few minutes away from popular family fun parks like Alton Towers, this hotel makes an ideal base for touring … Continue reading
Hotel Reservas Sandos San Blas, Tenerife
It was late evening by the time our plane touched down at Tenerife South airport, and like most travellers we were far from overjoyed at the prospect of a long transfer to our hotel. Luckily for us, though, we’d chosen to stay at the Sandos San Blas, a five star resort hotel only then minutes or so … Continue reading
Real Marina Hotel; A Real Portugese Haven
The Algarve region of Portugal attracts British and European holidaymakers by the plane-load, but although it’s a popular destination for tourists, the majority make their way to the lively resorts of Albufeira and Praia da Rocha and avoid the quieter areas of coastline. On our last trip we ventured in the opposite direction, heading just east of … Continue reading
Monte Do Casal; An intimate boutique hotel in Portugal’s Algarve
Nestling on the sloping hillsides just north of Faro on the southern Portuguese coastline is a delightfully romantic hideaway that you’d have to look twice to notice. A stone’s throw from the Algarve’s popular tourist hotspots and bustling sandy beaches, the Monte Do Casal is a charming boutique hotel that offers a five star service … Continue reading
The Langham Huntingdon, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
Part of the Langham group of hotels, The Langham Huntingdon and Spa Hotel in Pasadena is an outstanding spa hotel located in the Los Angeles suburbs with superb views over the San Gabriel Mountains. This hotel epitomises luxury at every turn, with an elegant facade, high-end furnishings and tasteful decor. The hotel offers 23 acres of … Continue reading
Borthwick Castle, Scottish Borders, Scotland
This Borthwick Castle hotel is the epitome of ancient luxury, the very walls, crumbling from Oliver Cromwell’s attempted invasion, filled with a rich history and tales of fleeing Queens and ghosts. I stayed in this fantastical luxury hotel in the picturesque Scottish Borders a few months ago, revelling in first real stay in a genuine castle. … Continue reading
Burnsley All Suite Hotel, Denver, USA
I love staying in hotels just because you don’t have to do anything for yourself. Room service, bed making and cleaning all come as part of the package. Sometimes a hotel stay just has that little edge over self catering. But when you can have self catering accommodation that still offers the benefits of a hotel … Continue reading
The Clachaig Inn, Glencoe, Scotland
The Clachaig Inn, a stunning restaurant and hotel in the heart of the Scottish countryside. Located at the foot of the Aonach Eagach ridge, and across from the Pass of Glencoe’s Hidden Valley and Bidean nam Bian, one of the highest Munro’s in Scotland, is the delightful Clachaig Inn, a whitewashed stonebuilt tavern that offers … Continue reading
Sky Hotel, Aspen
Rating: Truly Outstanding Reviewer: Nomad I rolled up to the Sky Hotel in Aspen for a quick break on what was a very lengthy journey between Denver, Colorado and Las Vegas, Nevada. And, Wow! What more can I say? Apart from ‘I wish I was staying for longer!’ The Sky Hotel is one of … Continue reading
The Bellagio, Las Vegas
Rating: Great Reviewer: Nomad So, my hubby and I have seen the Ocean’s films, and laughed our way through The Hangover, and eventually figured that we might as well go and see the city for ourselves. Las Vegas, the city of sin, was our next destination. We rolled up to the Bellagio in our fantastic Cherokee with the essential air conditioning … Continue reading
The Innsbruck Hotel, Aspen
Rating: Truly Outstanding Reviewer: Nomad The Innsbruck is an outstanding example of an American residence-style hotel, located on the main street through the pretty town of Aspen. My stay was in September when the snow was definitely nowhere to be seen, but even in the autumn season, Aspen has plenty to offer. I arrived at … Continue reading
