I'd always heard great things about Cape Town and when I visited the city recently it surpassed expectations. It's a charming metropolis with clean streets, a buzzing marina, a mouth watering restaurant scene, mind bogglingly low prices and a wealth of nature on the doorstep. On the accommodation front, one spot that certainly won my heart was the Belmond Mount Nelson. I'd got a tip off about the hotel from a friend whose impeccable style and taste I firmly trust and with his recommendation, decided to investigate. This sprawling resort complex boasts 198 rooms and suites spread across s...
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Our taxi ride from the airport had been pretty hellish with our non-English speaking driver taking some very bizarre routes. But on walking into The Peninsula Bangkok all feelings of discontent were quashed. This distinctive tower, located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river (the hotel has its own boats to shuttle guests across the waterway), is a true sanctuary in the city. We had less than 24 hours to go about exploring its inners during an overnight stop off on the way home from Bhutan. After a trip trekking through the Bhutanese wilds, the comfy confines of The Peninsula Bangkok...
Read more →Escaping the spring chill of London I headed to the mystical land of Morocco for some much-needed rest and recuperation. Sanctuary Slimane, located just 20 minutes from the bustling city of Marrakesh, recently opened it’s doors to offer people a slice of paradise, so I hopped on a three-hour flight from London to check it out.
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