The Alpine city of Annecy is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in France. Located in the Haute-Savoie region of south-east France, on the borders of Italy and Switzerland, this good-looking town sits at the tip of an aquamarine lake of the same name, Lake Annecy, surrounded by
The small city of Amsterdam has long had a reputation for being a big party destination, famous for its Red Light District and its many “coffee shops” where you can legally buy and smoke marijuana. In fact, my only memories from my first visit to Amsterdam as a child is
The magical island of Bali is a place that has welcomed us many times, and our latest visit reminded us just why that unique Balinese hospitality keeps us coming back for more. We’ve stayed in every type of accommodation across the island from boutique guesthouses and private villas to luxury
There’s no denying that we love London but we also love to explore beyond the capital. Fortunately, it’s easy to leave the city and there are lots of easy day trips from London by train. Not only is train travel easy, it’s a far greener way to travel. Just make
You might well think that stationery shops are only needed when you are looking to upgrade your desk space or are in need of a new pencil case at the start of the school year but the reality is that London’s best stationery shops sell so much more than simply
Teenagers, like toddlers, can sometimes be hard to please, especially when it comes to travel. The good news is, however, that London is a brilliant city for teens with so much to do, no matter what they are into. I have two teens (and an almost-tween) and between them they like everything
Forget the beach, one of my favourite places to spend the summer months is in the mountains, in particular in Morzine in France. The Alpine village is one of our favourite places to go as a family with dozens of activities to enjoy from swimming and hiking to biking, paddle
The mountain resort of Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomite Mountains is experiencing a wave of restoration, renovation and creativity. Family-owned hotels, shops, mountain restaurants and other businesses vie with one another to offer the best in luxury accommodation, dining and shopping. Amazing views and beautifully groomed slopes ensure a sense
As a small ship, with a maximum of 312 guests, the all-suite Windstar‘s Star Legend, has slipped right into the heart of Malaga. We are in pole position for exploring the sun-blessed city. Windstar offers luxurious small-ship cruises, taking us into harbours beyond the mega-cruisers on our seven day exploration
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is closed, Christmas at Kew Gardens has finished for another year, the Christmas markets have shut up shop, and London’s Christmas lights have been switched off. If you too are feeling the back to school blues then don’t worry, there’s still lots of things to do
The Palacete Severo has thrice been inspired by love. Ricardo Severo, Portuguese polymath – architect, engineer, political Republican and writer — designed the Palacete Severo in 1902, as a home for his Brazilian wife Francisca. In the library’s wood panels their initials are intertwined. Returning to Portugal from political exile
Africa’s wild heart beats in rhythm with the wildlife that roam its plains, forests and coastlines. Exploring different ecosystems and conservancies across Africa allows for unique opportunities to spot different species in spectacular wildlife havens where they truly flourish. These sightings can be very memorable. For instance, I will never
