Hotel
My hotel stays around the world, from city landmarks and small guesthouses to safari camps, island resorts and places worth travelling for.
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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.
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Monasterio in Cusco: My Stay at the Belmond Hotel
My stay at Belmond Monasterio in Cusco: oxygen-enriched rooms, courtyard breakfasts, colonial art and practical advice before travelling to Machu Picchu.
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Scarabeo Camp in Agafay: three quiet nights after Marrakech
After four busy days in Marrakech, I spent three nights at Scarabeo’s original Stone Camp in Agafay. Here is what stayed with me and what has changed.
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Our Stay In Bogota: Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina
I’ve been lucky enough to stay in a beautiful hotels worldwide, but Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina in Bogota has simply impressed me!
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Amandari: Hospitality from the Heart of Bali
A return to Bali and a stay at Amandari in Ubud: Balinese hospitality, a suite above the Ayung Valley, the spa and a village cooking class.
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The Peninsula House: a Dominican treasure
A barefoot welcome, a house full of art and lunches by Cosón beach: my account of The Peninsula House, now permanently closed.
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The Inn at Dos Brisas, Texas
Horses, quiet pastures and a casita with a fireplace drew me to The Inn at Dos Brisas. My full review of the now-closed Texas ranch, pleasures and disappointments…
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Strawberry Hill: Jamaican Luxury with Character
A personal stay at Strawberry Hill in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, remembered through its winding approach, quiet cottages, music history, and extraordinary sunset.