Luxury Travel Destinations Archives

8 min

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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5 min

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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10 min

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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My hOtel: a review of The Marylebone Hotel, London

FIRST POSTED: 1st July 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 15th July 2019

A little London gem, located in my favourite part of London: Marylebone. With rooms starting at just over £200, great value for money and do not get me started on the sexy Irish accents, a Doyle Collection staple.

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9 min

Lux City Break: a Weekend in Paris, France

FIRST POSTED: 10th June 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 11th December 2020

Does the perfect weekend in Paris exist? I don’t know, but I recently enjoyed one of the best *ever*.

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My hOtel: a review of Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus

FIRST POSTED: 6th June 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 15th July 2019

I was very curious about the Columbia Beach Resort in Cyprus – I have personal friends who had visited before and liked it a lot, but also it turns out it was a very well known hotel by my readers, many of whom visit on an annual basis.

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Europe

A luxury wine tasting weekend around Bordeaux, France

FIRST POSTED: 2nd June 2014 | LAST UPDATED: 15th July 2019

I cannot tell you how much I was looking forward to this weekend – I love France, I love wine and I love sexy hotels. How could Bordeaux not be perfect? I had a hunch it was going to be amazing, but let me tell you – it was one of the best weekends I ever had.

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