Last week I had the pleasure of dining at the Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, a sweet little place on the northeast coast of Mauritius, which has recently been redesigned. I had a feeling of complete peace and tranquillity as soon as I walked in, perhaps
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One of the best ways to cope with the winter blues is to start thinking about your next holiday and working out what the next tick on your bucket list will be. You’ll probably find that many of you are in that space at the
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I have seen quite a few hotel ‘re-births’ over the years but rarely one as impressive as this. The Preskil Island Resort has recently re-opened its doors after a total refurbishment programme where 60% of its original structure was redesigned and rebuilt – which was just as
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It’s easy to spend time in Cape Town. A whole lot of time, if you are so inclined – for there is virtually no end to what you can see, visit and wonder at here. Cape Town offers an unbelievable amount of variety. Its charm
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Are you a parent or grandparent who dreads another week at Disneyland? Does the mere thought of trawling around Universal Studios, or of subjecting yourself to a family resort in the Mediterranean, make you feel slightly green around the gills? Well, here is a solution for you!
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Having just come back from a week in The Cape I had the great privilege to go and explore a beautiful unspoilt and relatively unknown area of The Little Karoo in The Robertson Wine Valley. If you are looking for a fun location that offers
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How do you define ‘luxury travel’? Ultimately, I have found that one person’s description is likely to be very different to another. In recent years, ‘luxury’ has become a well-worn phrase, too readily bandied about and applied to things that aren’t. That’s changing though; luxury
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Whereas some view Mauritius as purely for grown-up luxury breaks, I happen to know it’s also the perfect spot for families with young children – something that Jane, Tom and their son (aged 21 months at the time) discovered last year. In her guest blog, Jane
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South Africa is a country of stunning diversity. See the Big Five on Safari and the Big Six in Cape Town. I have recently returned from a fabulous trip to the Cape and wanted to share with you a few of my experiences. Cape Town
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Heritage Le Telfair, Mauritius Want something done properly? Visit Heritage Le Telfair What should you do when you’re 10-weeks post-op after a shoulder injury? Go on a month’s tour of Mauritius, that’s what! It’s precisely what I did in November and over the next few blog posts,
Continue ReadingI have had the very great pleasure of staying at this delightful boutique hotel twice in the past nine months and I know that it will not be my last. I cannot recommend it more. It is owner run. The staff are incredibly warm and
Continue ReadingSALT of Palmar, Mauritius I had the huge pleasure of staying at SALT of Palmar, a new boutique hotel on the East coast of Mauritius a few days ago and I cannot recommend it more. It only has 59 rooms. The service is highly professional and
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When you’re selecting a luxury destination for your holiday of a lifetime, you’ll be hard pressed to find an image that doesn’t resemble perfection; immaculate resorts, beautiful beaches and stunning sunsets come as standard. But what’s it really going to be like once you’re there?
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Selecting a destination is something that I take very seriously so I’m going to share with you a series of short posts where you can find out what really goes on, when I’m researching a new resort. Let’s begin with breakfast. Crucial questions for breakfast: Is
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Despite having just been to Dubai, now is not the right time to go. I went to visit my son for his birthday, which of course is the perfect reason to go. But it’s not the right time. It’s so hot. Unbelievably hot. Only go
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People tell you that as your children grow older you can breathe a sigh of relief at no longer having to arrange birthday parties at soft-play centres or spend a small fortune on taking the whole class indoor-skiing. This is true. However, what they fail
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Feel like a last minute holiday? I'm pleased to have some amazing last minute offers to various hotels in Mauritius. You could be on a beach in Mauritius this time next week with these great offers. Get in touch for a personalised quote. Up to 20% off
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As one of the most recognisable residences in the world; Buckingham Palace, gets set for £369m of renovations, I bring you news of a refurbishment that will deliver an experience fit for a queen. One&Only Le Saint Géran is closing on the 2nd February to
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As one of the most recognisable residences in the world; Buckingham Palace, gets set for £369m of renovations, I bring you news of a refurbishment that will deliver an experience fit for a queen. One&Only Le Saint Géran is closing on the 2nd February to
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Important notification Samsung has identified issues with its Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone. The UK Civil Aviation Authority advises airline passengers intending to travel with this phone to ensure it remains switched off for the duration of the flight. British Airways The safety and security of our customers
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