Category: Where to Stay

Chateau St. Pierre de Serjac, The Languedoc, South of France

If you’re looking for the sunny side of life, then head to the Chateau St. Pierre de Serjac. Excelling in mellifluous landscapes, extraordinary oenological pursuits and languorous activities – such as a gentle swim in the infinity pool, a stroll around the vineyards and truffle garden, a leisurely game […]
Tiamo Eco-Resort, South Andros

Tiamo is on South Andros and accessible only by boat or seaplane. It has only 11 villas, including the ultra-luxury 3 bedrooms Bird’s Nest, and an abundance of pristine private beaches with the clearest turquoise waters, fringed by green palm groves. It is the classic “get away from it all” […]
Orange Hill Inn, Nassau

Orange Hill Inn is favoured by its fabulous location, roughly half way between trendy Cable Beach and Lyford Cay, with all the high end waterfront developments along the way. The inn is similarly on the beach, positioned on a slightly elevated ground and affording great views of the sea just […]

Villa Vassilissa

A charming 18th century stone house furnished by the owners for private use, with its own art and book collection, and a private swimming pool in a private orchard 2 min. walk from the house. 5 bedrooms with their en-suite bathrooms, 2 living rooms and 1 formal reception room. A […]
Studios Castropola, Pula, Croatia

Pula, the largest city in Istria County, is host to some of the most spectacular ancient Roman buildings and exciting nightlife. It boasts a long history of wine making, fishing and shipbuilding. The Pula Arena is one of the best preserved Roman Amphitheaters in the world and is currently used […]
Four Seasons, Prague

Readers of The Tastemaker will be familiar with our preference for staying in the Four Seasons hotels. But why the Four Seasons in particular? It is the absolute rule of thumb for every Four Seasons Hotel that the level of service is second to none. The Four Seasons Prague is […]

Four Seasons, Bahrain

Four Seasons Bahrain: Fit for a King If the title does not persuade you of the lavishness of this hotel, then we’ll further explain: the FS Bahrain is, in fact, owned by a member of the Bahraini royal family. Palatial in proportions and with an attention to the detail to […]
A glimpse into Colombia

Ahhh, Colombia, what have you done to me? I’m sitting here dreaming of you, wishing I could taste you, see you, be there….. It’s the kind of rhapsodical overtures you might want a man to say to you. For us, writing about the tropical, delightful Colombia (a rescue mission for […]
ApartHotel Palais Josephine, Beausoleil, France

Marrying the best of both worlds – an apartment and hotel – allows you to experience life as a local – with the added benefit of service and advice. ApartHotel Palais Josephine in Beausoleil, two steps from the bright lights of Monaco, is the perfect pied-a-terre when visiting the Cote […]

Casa Bustamante, Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena is the tropical escape that all the smart Bogotans have adopted as their weekend getaway. It is also a tourist haven, with its old city walls containing an inimitable tropical fantasy that it has packaged and sold well. Our initiation into Cartagena started at Casa Bustamante. This once-upon-a-time private […]