Gilpin Lake House, Lake District
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a break at the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District and receives a Michelin Star experience. There is something about the Lake District…
Vienna House Andel’s Berlin Review
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into the Vienna House Andel’s Berlin and checks out its sustanability credentials. Walking up from the S-Bahn station along Landsberger Allee, there is one building that…
Ahead Vegan Hotel in Brandenburg
On his recent trip to Brandenburg Germany, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Ahead Burghotel, a vegan hotel that is certainly ahead of its time. As a pescatarian my main problem…
Back to the Future at Toppesfield Vineyard
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at Toppesfield Vineyard in Essex, to enjoy the excellent wine and luxury accommodation. It was the most ravishing of views. As the late summer…
Llanerch Vineyard Hotel: AA Hotel of the Year Wales
Llanerch Vineyard Hotel has been named as the AA’s Hotel of the Year Wales 2022. The 37-bed hotel in Hensol, South Wales, opened in May 2019 and was the first…
Wedding Weekend at De Vere Wokefield Estate
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the De Vere Wokefield Estate Hotel just outside of Reading for his cousin’s wedding. Reading has never been my idea of somewhere to visit from…
Worlington Hall Hotel: Fit for a King
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Worlington Hall near the town of Mildenhall in Suffolk for a delightful dinner. It’s one thing to claim that the rooms in your country…
Relaxing at The Runnymede On Thames
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into The Runnymede On Thames where he enjoys a delightful night’s rest on the hottest day of the year. There can be few places better to…
It’s Time to Tune in to Tunisia
Marion Ainge soaks up sunshine, souks, the Sahara and seafood on her trip to Tunisia. Holding up a statuette as I pass by, the young stallholder calls out, “This is…
ABBA Voyage to the The Stratford Hotel
Eileen Wise goes back to a fantastic future with ABBA Voyage and a luxurious stay at modern The Stratford Hotel. What a journey! It’s taken more than five years to…
Linthwaite House: Large Hotel of the Year
Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022 has named Linthwaite House the Large Hotel of the Year. The judges cited the “significant investment that has created a magnificent…
Mykonos Theoxenia: The Revival of a Myth
Mykonos Theoxenia is the revival of a story that began in 1960. After undergoing an extensive renovation, this classic Greek hotel will open its doors in July 2022…
Hyatt House Manchester and Nearby Pubs
Mark Bibby Jackson casts aside all his prejudices to visit the city of Manchester and stay at the impressive Hyatt House Manchester. Ever since I came to Manchester as a…
Staycity Opens in Paris La Défense
Leading aparthotel operator, Staycity, has opened the doors to its sixth property in France, in the heart of the capital’s cosmopolitan tourist hotspot – Paris La Défense. On the doorsteps…
Blissful Return to Sani Resort in Greece
For a seriously passionate and curious traveller, revisiting the same destination is an absolute no go given the world has officially reopened for adventures and there are new places to…
BWH Joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
With more than 4,000 hotels in nearly 100 countries, BWH Hotel Group is demonstrating its commitment to environmental and social responsibility by joining the Sustainable…
A Seafood Symphony at Lympstone Manor Devon
James Clark visits Lympstone Manor Hotel to discover a veritable Babette’s feast in Devon courtesy of Michael Caines and a posse of international chefs. There has been a lot of…
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Opens Now
Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has opened its latest outpost in Edinburgh in soft launch today for hotel guests, and will…
Citadines Covent Garden Low Carbon Hot Water
Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London has recently upgraded its hot water generation plant using the innovative Q-ton Air to Water Heat Pump system, manufactured…
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Reopens
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, one of the most iconic heritage properties in Southeast Asia, reopens its doors to guests on 1st June 2022 for the first time in almost three…
In for a Dig at The Bloomsbury Hotel London
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise leave their Suffolk home for a night to experience The Bloomsbury Hotel London and the Sutton Hoo Helmet. It was but a stroll from The…
NH Hotel: 100% Renewable Energy for Spain, Portugal
NH Hotel Group has chosen ACCIONA Energy to supply 100% renewable energy for all its hotels in Spain and Portugal until December 2023. Through this agreement, ACCIONA Energy will supply…
137 Pillars House Well-Being Retreat
Immersing yourself in nature is one of the best ways to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul and re-energize the spirit. 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, a leading luxury all-suite boutique resort in northern Thailand…
Sun Island, Royal Island: Green Key Eco-Label
Sun Island Resort & Spa and Royal Island Resort & Spa have been awarded the International Environmental Green Key award – a leading standard of excellence in the field of…
