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...
Gilbey’s for an Eton Stay
Dear tourist, please take a step away from London on your next vacation. Eton awaits and it’s a gem of a destination. Don’t worry about...
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...
POTUS Bar and Restaurant at Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment
Well, perhaps this is lucky timing for a review of a restaurant called POTUS! President Trump has been visiting London and POTUS Bar and Restaurant...
Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment
This new and smart hotel is part of the polished Crowne Plaza group and it sits next to the Thames on the historic Albert Embankment....
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...
Lancrigg Hotel – dining
Lancrigg is perhaps one of the most charming hotels in the Lake District …and even beyond. It has the exterior of a rather good country...
The Brown Horse, Windermere – stay
The Brown Horse Inn, located in the heart of the Lake District, is an 1850s former coaching inn that offers its guests a comfy and...
The Plough Inn – dining
The Plough Inn is a little stunner. It offers beautiful rooms for the few who are lucky enough to stay, and a traditional bar and...
Holdsworth House Halifax – stay
This is a jewel of a hotel, and there can surely be no better time to visit Holdsworth House Hotel than during those weeks just...
Lancrigg Hotel – stay
Oh, deep joy! A hotel that thinks it’s a home. A house with guest rooms. A place to snuggle by the fire. A spot where...