Category: Where to Stay

Capri, Palazzo Style

From the quirky to the urban cool, to the ‘beyond star’ luxury, we travelled down the Amalfi coast to finish our trip, fittingly enough at the Capri Palace hotel. There are many hotels in the world called ‘palace’ and the word has a cliched overtone to it, but there is […]
The true Moroccan paradise: Dar Ayniwen

If you are searching for a true Moroccan paradise, then you will find it at Dar Ayniwen. With its spectacular labyrinthine gardens, unrivaled service and outstandingly delicious restaurant, staying here is a moment of sheer, unadulterated bliss. Share
Memories in Marrakech: Riad AnaYela

Tucked away on an inconspicuous alleyway, Riad AnaYela opens up onto plush sanctuary from the manic medina. Minimalist Moorish architecture in typical Riad style is effortlessly beautiful, with all rooms looking inwards onto the charming courtyard and pool. The pool, heated in the winter, is an unusual feature but adds […]

Wales for the Adventurous ‘Oldie’

Ah, Wales! The Welsh countryside is as rugged as it is spectacular, as enchanting as it is foreboding, as calming as it is exciting. Such seemingly contradictory qualities can often exist in one place, as locals, poets and tourists alike – and writers and readers of The Valleys as well […]
Hotel Review: The stars of Madrid – Hotel Orfila

Located in a side street near the fashionable Salamanca district in Madrid, Hotel Orfila welcomes you into an oasis of calm as you step off those sunny Spanish streets. The initial impression is an intensely sweet and refreshing smell exuding from the bouquet of blooming flowers that grace the […]
Boutique Style: The EastWest Hotel Geneva

I adore boutique hotels because they ooze personalization and character. Stepping into the EastWest Hotel in Geneva confirmed these expectations and a thrill of joy, mingled with curiosity momentarily passed through me. Share