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...
Outrigger with Passion
Outrigger Beach Resort in Mauritius is an oasis of luxury with plenty to do. Food is always a big part of any trip and Outrigger...
The Lake District with Marco Polo
Holidays in the UK are becoming more popular. The shrinking pound has perhaps encouraged people to look at what England has to offer. The Lake...
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...
PortaScent 2 ways
PortaScent is exactly what it says. It’s a small refillable spray and perfect for one’s handbag, manbag, bathroom bag or travel bag. It makes a...
Kasteel de Haar
It’s true – one hardly expects to find castles in The Netherlands! But they do exist and there are many of them, along with stately...
The Year of Pieter Bruegel
Pieter Bruegel produced unique works which are still easily recognised today. They reflect the reality of the 16th Century in northern Europe – and that...
Chamarel Rhum Distillery – Mauritius
Mauritius is a beautiful island but there is still that temptation to stay within the confines of one’s luxury and well-appointed resort. That would be...
Alexander – a solid cologne
It’s that season when a young (or not so young) person’s fancy turns to festivals. We have great hopes for weather, music, good food (only...
Middachten Castle – It’s a Family Affair
Middachten Castle or Kasteel Middachten in Dutch, is a significant and beautiful manor house, located on the Middachten estate, De Steeg, Netherlands. The building we...
Edvard Munch at the British Museum
Edvard Munch Love and Angst British Museum from 11th April – 21st July 2019 “We do not want pretty pictures to be hung on drawing-room...
Loevestein Castle – Historic Netherlands
This is said to be the most famous castle in the Netherlands. That will come as a surprise to most tourists, who will likely not...
Lambic – the sweet taste of a sour beer
OK, I had not heard of Lambic and that’s mainly because I am not a big beer drinker, but this was something of a revelation...
Outrigger’s OZONE – protecting the planet
For the last five years, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has set out to save the coral reefs and create a tidal wave of global change...
Blandy’s Wine Lodge – Madeira
A guided tour of Blandy’s 17th century Wine Lodge and its associated Wine Museum, in the centre of Funchal, will reveal some of the art...
Kröller-Müller – The beginning of a New World
From 1 June to 29 September 2019 at The Kröller-Müller The summer exhibition The Beginning of a New World The development of modern sculpture is...
Gaasbeek Castle for a Feast of Fools: Bruegel Rediscovered
Gaasbeek Castle for a Feast of Fools: Bruegel Rediscovered 6 April 2019 – 28 July 2019 Gaasbeek Castle isn’t far from the thronging city of...
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...
Aegina – accessible Greek retreat
Aegina is perhaps the most accessible of Greek island idylls. It’s the playground of holidaymakers from Athens, but has also long been popular with European...
The Farm Brewery – Goossens
Goossens Farm with Malting Brewery Lambic Brewery Heritage Lambic beer is a typical wild yeast beer, brewed in the southwest region of Brussels (Pajottenland). It...