Half Day Phuket City Tour
Thailand is an easy country to love. A popular part of that land is Phuket and there is more to that region than just its...
Introducing Langkawi, Malaysia – travel review
Langkawi, or to give its official title, Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah – in Malay Langkawi Permata Kedah – is indeed a tropical paradise. Yes,...
Good Hotel Guide 2022
Great Britain and Ireland is the leading independent guide to hotels in Great Britain, Ireland, Continental Europe and the Caribbean. The Guide was first published...
Heavenly Kruisherenhotel Maastricht
Kruisherenhotel Maastricht is one of the most noteworthy hotels in which I have stayed in the Netherlands. Perhaps it’s one of the most memorable hotels...
The George and Dragon Hotel Stay
Oh, the joy of the British countryside! Perhaps a picturesque village with rustic charm; could there be an historic coaching inn? Yes, indeed, and quite...
Things to do in Mauritius
Things to do at Outrigger Mauritius This hotel makes a wonderful relaxing retreat, and it can also act as a hub from which to visit...
Castle Stays in The Netherlands
Stay in Dutch Castles and Eat like a Prince (or a Princess) It’s likely that my dear reader would not know that there are castles...
Il Gallo d’Oro – Madeira
I have mixed feelings about Michelin-star restaurants. Yes, they can be striking and obviously the food will be memorable, but sometimes they lack soul and...
Chef Andy Ian, Outrigger Mauritius
Outrigger Beach Resort in Mauritius offers its guests so many dining opportunities. Each restaurant has its own character and will appeal to changing tastes and...
Executive Chef Guven Uyanik – The Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort
The Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has Guven Uyanik as Executive Chef. And he has already enjoyed some high-end international experience. Before joining Outrigger, Chef Uyanik...
Mercado Market Dining – Outrigger Mauritius
It’s true! I am an unashamed fan of high-end resorts worldwide. I enjoy comfort, amenity and, of course, food. Outrigger Beach Resort and Spa has...
Outrigger Mauritius – lagoon lounging
I didn’t know what to expect. It was my first visit to Mauritius and my second to an Outrigger resort. The bar had been set...
Madeira Quinta da Casa Branca Dining
Funchal in Madeira is one of my favourite cities and Quinta da Casa Branca has one of my favourite restaurants. That is surely a recipe...
Green Chicken Curry (Kaeng Kheaw Waan Kai)
This recipe has been generously contributed by Executive Chef Roberto Conrad and Chef Pan of Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort, Thailand The rich coconut milk...
Holdsworth House – dining
Holdsworth House Hotel is found along a rather anonymous road halfway between Leeds and Manchester, and not far from Halifax. It makes the ideal base...
Voyager 47 Club Lounge – Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
This white and golden-thatched bungalow stands separated from the main body of the hotel and on the edge of the lagoon. It can be accessed...
Metzo’s – Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
At Outrigger’s Laguna Beach Phuket Resort, Thailand, there are both top-notch Thai and vibrant Asian foods aplenty (read my reviews here). And there is a...
Locavore – Outrigger Laguna Phuket
One of the joys of a vacation, for me at least, is food. Not necessarily huge quantities but it must be interesting, perhaps reflecting the...
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort, Thailand
Thailand is a beautiful and magical land of charm and grace. It’s fringed by some of the best beaches in the world and is famed...
The House Stay on The Beaverbrook Estate – hotel review
We are blessed, in the Home Counties and Greater London, with a wealth of fine hotels. There are boutique hotels, glitzy city hotels, former ancestral...