Luxury Travel Destinations Archives

4 min

Europe

A night at the Raymond Blanc Festival of Music at the Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons

FIRST POSTED: 11th November 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 18th January 2021

A memorable night at the Raymond Blanc Festival of Music at the Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, just around the corner from us, and one of our favourite places in Oxfordshire, UK.

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10 min

Europe

Lux City Break: a weekend in Venice, Italy

FIRST POSTED: 6th November 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 19th May 2023

I am a great believer that one can never have too much Italy in one’s lives. So to end Autumn in style, and to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary, Mr. O and I made our way to the lovely Venice.

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Welcome on-board the most iconic train in the world, the Venice-Simplon Orient Express

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A Journey on the Venice Simplon Orient Express Train

FIRST POSTED: 20th October 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 2nd February 2022

I knew how wonderful it would be, but I have to be honest: it was even more than I ever expected.

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6 min

My hOtel: The Arch, London

FIRST POSTED: 10th October 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 22nd May 2017

Sexy, boutique and in one of London’s best locations. Get to know The Arch, one of London’s hidden gems.

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A lux weekend around Napa Valley, California

FIRST POSTED: 1st October 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 12th November 2020

After 8 years, it was a pleasure to return to the California wine country. I really enjoyed my time there – it was better than I ever remembered. I loved the two days we spent there and everyone we met. And everything we ate. And all we drank.

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7 min

Europe

A city break in Lisbon, Portugal

FIRST POSTED: 18th August 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 15th July 2019

It has been many years since I enjoyed Lisbon as a tourist – and it was wonderful to see it like visitors do. I had an exceptional experience thanks to Exclusive by TLC, who organised the perfect 2 days for yours truly and Mr. O.

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My hOtel: Cheval Harrington Court, London

FIRST POSTED: 4th August 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 19th June 2019

Located in South Kensington, minutes from the tube station, Cheval Harrington Court was one of my best discoveries in London. Lovely brand new serviced apartments (which come with a bottle of champagne, of course!).

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Chic in navy at the Belmond British Pullman

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6 min

A Dinner onboard the Belmond British Pullman train

FIRST POSTED: 28th July 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 6th August 2019

There is something about certain train journeys – the old-school glamour, fine dining and fabulous outfits. And copious amounts of champagne – I have to confess, that it had my name written all over it. I loved my journey on board the Belmond British Pullman.

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My hOtel: a review of Salcombe Harbour Hotel, Devon, UK

FIRST POSTED: 17th July 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 15th July 2019

A very well designed hotel, in one of Devon’s quintessentially English seaside towns: Salcombe. With gin in each room as a staple, and incredible views, this is what I call a perfect weekend getaway hotel.

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A perfect villa holiday in Puglia, Italy | Puglia Holidays

FIRST POSTED: 7th July 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 11th December 2020

I am a great believer that one cannot have too much Italy in one’s life. This time, I headed to the very south of Italy, to the heel of the boot and discovered a wonderful place: Puglia.

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