19th July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

A Unique Stay at Hotel Único Madrid

Sometimes a visit to a big city calls for a stay in a small, boutique hotel that delivers personal service and attention to detail – well I’ve got the one for you. Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection, Hotel Único Madrid is small in size but big in personality. This bijou… Read more »

17th July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

Wine and Wellness at Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine

A unique and beautiful hotel and a Michelin-starred restaurant located in one of Spain’s most sought after wine regions…it really is no wonder that Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine is one of the best hotels in Spain and an absolute mecca for foodies. The location of Ribera del Duero informs several aspects of the hotel and not only… Read more »

14th July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

Divine Gastronomy at Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine

Not only is Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine a 12th century monastery turned five star luxury hotel, is also a temple to gastronomy in the Spanish countryside. Let’s start with Refectorio, the hotel’s Michelin star restaurant, located in an incredible room that was once the monk’s refectory. With soaring ceilings, Gothic arches and an original 17th century fresco… Read more »

13th July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Spain

A Spiritual Stay at Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine: A Monastery-turned-Luxury Hotel in Valladolid, Spain

In a world of branded chain hotels, consumed for ease and efficiency, it’s not always easy to find somewhere that’s totally unique and rare. But I’ve found a place so special that I don’t think I’ll ever get it out of my head…A two hour drive from Madrid lies Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine – once a… Read more »

10th July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

The Kitchen Cookery School at Chewton Glen

The likelihood is that your earliest food memories will be of your mother’s cooking and food preparation. For me that was packed lunches for school, my favourite dinner of spaghetti bolognese and – growing up in a Jewish household – homemade chicken soup that could cure any lurgi. With an invitation to stay at our… Read more »

7th July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

A Mother and Daughter Escape to Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

I love spending time together as a family but it’s actually quite rare that we find some really good quality mother / daughter time. In fact, the only time I recall going away just my mum and I was about a gazillion years ago when we stayed over night in Exeter when I was there… Read more »

5th July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe Greece

10 Reasons To Visit Santorini

If the Greek Islands were a jewellery box, Santorini would be the prize diamond. Glittering brightly with white houses spread like pearls across the hillside, emerald blue seas and sparkling golden sunsets. I visited several of the Greek Islands as a child, and Mr S and I stayed on the fellow Cycladic Island of Mykonos… Read more »

1st July 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel General Personal

Why I fell in Love with Luxury Travel

For the past nearly four years of writing this blog I’ve been on a mission to show that luxury travel isn’t just about posh, stuffy hotels that cater for the elite. For me luxury travel is about rare experiences, exclusive access, privacy and distance from the crowds and a look at culture in an authentic… Read more »

28th June 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe

Three Restaurants with a View in Santorini

When I think of Santorini two things come to mind; great food and beautiful views. But apparently the two don’t always go hand in hand. Well I wasn’t willing to compromise on either and I’ve got some great restaurant options for you if you’re visiting the Greek Island. All of the restaurants in this post… Read more »

27th June 2017 | Everyday London Life Luxury Travel Europe UK

The Secret Garden at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Shhh…can you keep a secret… There’s a very special spot in Mayfair… Utterly Instagrammable… And oh so inviting… Yes, the Secret Garden at Four Seasons London at Park Lane is back!! Hidden away in London’s exclusive Mayfair – you can step away from the city, through the doors of the luxury hotel and into what… Read more »