Pavillion de la Reine, Paris
Heavenly. That’s some praise, as Yorkshire is only described as the “Edge of heaven” in the title of Selina Scott’s study of the Yorkshire Coast. This wonderful hotel is set […]
Category Archives: Europe
Monteverdi, Toscana
Monteverdi is set in the small village of Castiglioncello del Trinoro, in authentic Tuscany, at a height of 2,600 feet – oops, around 800 metres. Comprising a small number of […]
La Locanda del Colonnello, Modica
This is the second, less expensive restaurant to the Michelin-starred La Gazza Ladra, but described by Giorgio Locatelli as doing elegant versions of street food as a starter – rice […]
Croft 103, Durness, Scotland
A brave and committed exercise in sustainable holiday cottage design. Built on the site of a croft, these two houses, each for a maximum of two people, nestle into the […]
Casa Talia, Modica
Time stands still. A perfect terrace overlooking Modica Storica, a deserved world heritage site, from every one of the small number of individual little one bedroom villas. Beautifully restored by […]
15 Glasgow
This is how to restore a Glasgow town house. Thoughtfully decorated in grey (we like grey) it’s taken a lot of effort, care and money to bring back to life […]
L’etto, Napoli
A chance discovery of a smart, stylish and very welcoming cafe just two minutes from the National Archaeological Museum, on Via S Maria di Constantinopoli. Has a clever system of […]
Capo la Gala, Vico Equense
Enjoying the very best of the atmosphere of the Bay of Naples but more secluded than Sorento. Vico Equense hugs the cliff top, whilst Capo la Gala, a beautiful small hotel, […]
Pompeii
Pompeii. As memorable now as it was on the first visit, nearly fifty years ago. The restoration and excavation has progressed well [with a few collapses on the way] but […]
The games are coming…
Glasgow is about to enjoy a summer of sport – 23 July to 3 August 2014. Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014
