Hotel
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Zanzibar White Sand: the private side of Paje
My Zanzibar White Sand review: a beachfront villa on Paje Beach, with a private pool, rooftop sunrise, cooking class, garden bicycles and the Indian Ocean beyond.
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Victoria Falls River Lodge: the quieter life of the Zambezi
My Victoria Falls River Lodge review: a 30-minute airport transfer to a riverside tent, wildlife, Zambezi cruises and easy access to Victoria Falls town.
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Casas del XVI: behind the doors of old Santo Domingo
My Casas del XVI review: Casa del Pozo, Dominican breakfast traditions, and where I would eat and explore from this collection of houses in old Santo Domingo.
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The Ritz-Carlton Santiago: a glass roof above El Golf
My stay at The Ritz-Carlton Santiago, from its glass-roofed pool and Club Lounge to an Estró dinner and the revealing contrast between El Golf and the historic centre.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong: Breakfast Above Victoria Harbour
My stay at the world’s then-highest hotel, from a room around the 110th floor to Cantonese breakfast and the specialist aquarium shops of Goldfish Street.
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Four Seasons Sultanahmet: Istanbul’s old prison, remade for celebration
My 2018 stay at Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia rooftop views, Turkish breakfast, and what to know before booking today.
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North Adventures Kamchatka by Russo‑Balt Hotels
My winter at Russo‑Balt North Adventures in Kamchatka: a cottage with a real fireplace, a private thermal pool, three snow adventures, and a restaurant that tested a week-long…
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Babylonstoren hotel: a farm stay in the Cape Winelands
My stay at Babylonstoren hotel in South Africa’s Cape Winelands, with cottage life, garden breakfasts and advice on restaurants, wine tasting and the spa.
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The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra: my stay beside the Taj Mahal
My stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra: a balcony facing the Taj Mahal, Mughal-inspired gardens, Indian dining and a birthday morning at the monument.
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Entim Camp: My Birthday Beside the Mara River
My Entim Camp review from Kenya’s Masai Mara: riverfront tents, memorable food and a birthday balloon safari, with practical notes for planning a stay.