In the past, booking a trip away, and in particular a stay in a luxury hotel, would almost invariably have meant paying a visit to a travel agent. Whilst travel agents are undoubtedly well meaning, experienced .. Read More

Travelling far and wide and staying in luxury accommodation is something which is now far more widespread than it used to be. One of the major reasons for this has been the massive drop in the price of air trav .. Read More

The world of luxury accommodation is rich and varied. At one end of the spectrum are the vast mega-hotels which tower over a city like Dubai, offering the very latest in 21st century hospitality and stunning ar .. Read More

The wonderful aspect about Berlin is the many faces and styles found in one city. Located at the Bebelplatz square, close the illustrious Brandenburg Gate, is Hotel De Rome of the Rocco Forte Group. It was orig .. Read More

While we talk about the many layers of Berlin’s history and character, we cannot deny the remarkable contribution the city’s development has made to ‘brutalist’ architecture.  In fact, Alexanderplatz s .. Read More

Berlin is a remarkable city and I tend to visit every year around March. This time of year can bring winter snow or amazing spring. On this particular visit the city was blessed with spring weather, providing t .. Read More

In the past few years, many people have felt the squeeze of harsh economic times, and felt the need to cut back in various corners of their life. Ironically, this doesn’t tend to impact overmuch on the world .. Read More

There are more luxury hotels now than there have ever been. This may seem like a contradiction in terms, in as much as a huge number of such hotels begins to render luxury the norm rather than the exception. Wh .. Read More

Shopping around for a luxury holiday is now easier than it’s ever been. The widespread use of the internet to advertise and sell holidays has meant that the ordinary person can cut out the middle man in the f .. Read More

The Imperial is a legend that offers a unique experience embracing facets of India’s history, and stands witness to the birth of the capital city of New Delhi. I decided to make this my first stop while t .. Read More