After nearly a month in South Africa, we wanted to end our holiday somewhere very special, so for our final weekend in mid- January, we booked into the Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl. This beautiful hotel stands at the foot of the Paarl Rock, overlooking vineyards and mountains.


A touch of luxury in Funchal, Madeira: Hotel Quinta Jardins do Lago
Madeira is a gorgeous Portuguese archipelago of four islands situated off the north-west coast of Africa. We had long wanted to visit it, as friends had spoken off its subtropical climate.

Enjoy sheer luxury in Capetown
Last year the COVID-19 pandemic brought travel to a standstill, but with careful planning and total confidence in your hotel, those with wanderlust are still travelling…

Making modern, classic and luxury work together in harmony
I popped into Bergen few week ago for a 48-hour trip and checking to the Opus XVI felt like arriving into a home…

A bewitching retreat in Porto Vecchio – Villa Cala Rosa
There is nothing quite as exhilarating as enjoying a holiday close to the water. So, when the opportunity arose to go on a holiday, I had no hesitation in choosing Villa Cala Rosa in Corsica.

A little paradise in the best part of Sardinia
On our way to Corsica, we decided to pass through Italy. We spent a few days in Golfo Aranci in hotel Gabbiano Azzurro. This hotel is stunning. It looks like a little Italian paradise in the best part of Sardinia.

Where To Stay in Istanbul: The House Hotel Karakoy
I was always dreaming about visiting Istanbul, the city with a rich history and one of the only cities in the world to straddle two continents (Europe and Asia).

Best Cappadocia Cave Hotel With a View: Mithra Cave Hotel
Visiting Cappadocia and seeing the hot air balloons rise in the morning with the sun has been one of the most amazing traveling experience I’ve had to date. Turkey is so picturesque and full of magic, that words are not enough to describe the beauty of it. Yes, that’s one of the reasons why I never ended up writing about this place, but I will give it a try.

This hotel in Cappadocia will make you feel priveleged: Artemis Cave Suites

Tropical Perfection – A Stay To Remember
For the final two days of our Bali holiday, we chose to stay at The Pavilions – an exquisite hotel in a quiet area called Sanur. It ended up being one of our favourite stays in Bali!