Settling down to breakfast at your hotel, you might sniff at a slice of toast if it looks too, well, sliced – especially if the butter requires unwrapping too. Clearly not ‘artisanal’ enough. You want .. Read More

Have I mentioned that I am quite new to London? I have been here 5 months and like every newcomer, I want to visit and experience the most essential attractions in the city. Today I headed west (or northwest) t .. Read More

Recently, Fred and I were lucky enough to head East for yet another adventure at one of our hotel partners. We visited the distinguished Montcalm at The Brewery hotel in the City of London. The afternoon began .. Read More

After a marathon of James Bond movies last weekend, I was thrilled to see London in the franchise’s last offering which was Skyfall – it has been a while since I last watched it. It gives a certain sens .. Read More

After a busy day at work, we headed towards the heart of London where Fred and I visited the sophisticated Flemings Mayfair for after work drinks. We arrived and were greeted by the Business Development Manager .. Read More

Today, Fred and I had the pleasure to go and visit one of our hotel partners, The Montcalm in Marble Arch. This five star boutique hotel is located behind the Marble Arch tube station, in the heart of central L .. Read More

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

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

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