One of the hotel's garden suites The Jumeirah Carlton Tower is a London legend, recently lovingly refurbished. In an unmatched retail location in Knightsbridge, can it regain its 1960s glamour?…
Exterior of The Lygon Arms Hotel The Arrival Halfway down the high street, no, make that pretty much the only street, in a village on the western edge of England's Cotswold Hills, the Lygon Arms…
L'apartement at Château Voltaire The Arrival We walked into Chateau Voltaire the wrong way, or was it the right way? The hotel is a striking corner building on a side street, Rue St Roch, just…
The terrace at Cervo Mountain Resort The arrival To get to the Cervo, you have first to arrive in Zermatt, an adventure in itself. The train (the resort is only accessible by train) winds through…
Suvretta House is surrounded by forest with sweeping views of the mountains Why should I go now? Seriously? Because January is the best month for winter sports in the Alps. Properly cold with…
Why should I go now? In the lead up to Christmas London really comes into its own. With sparkling light displays, artisanal markets and towering Christmas trees, it's one of the best places to…
Located in heart of Knightsbridge, Mandarin Oriental London backs onto Hyde Park Why should I go now? The last few years haven't been easy for Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. Following the hotel's…
Once owned by renowned gardener William Robinson, Gravetye Manor is famed for its beautiful grounds Why should I go now? The English countryside is at its most beautiful in the final few weeks of…
Le Negresco hotel is the epitome of the French riviera Why should I go now? July is the month the city of Nice, capital of the French riviera, comes alive. Beaches are lively but not yet as…
The safari deck at Selati Camp with views across the bush Why should I go now? Whilst the frost is settling over Europe, it's summer in South Africa and the sun is scorching. The Sabi Sand…
Grand Hotel Kronenhof in winter with its natural ice rink Winter is here, and the world’s illuminati, glitterati and party-rati are agglomerating in mountain resorts, from Aspen to St Moritz,…
The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is located in the luxury heart of Paris Why should I go now? Any number of reasons: visiting Fashion Week; dropping by some dealers ahead of next month’s FIAC art…
The grand exterior of Monte-Carlo Bay hotel Why should I go now? Speak to Monaco residents and they may tell you that August isn’t the ideal time to visit their fairytale territory: there are…
The Thief boutique hotel sits on the edge of a peninsula known as Tjuvholmen Why should I go now? One of the fastest growing capitals in the world, Oslo is in the midst of some serious…
La Réserve's outdoor pool area with sweeping views over the lake and the Alps Why should I go now? Switzerland’s lowland lake district has cast off its winter shroud of snow and ice, the sun is…
Autumnal colours at Coworth Park country hotel Why should I go now? Golden leaves, bright frosty mornings, log fires, long evenings - autumnal English country landscapes are hard to beat,…
ME Ibiza Rooftop Pool Why should I go now? The summer family crowds have left the island and the weather is perfect, and less scorching. What’s the lowdown? The ME is in a quiet cove on the…
Russia's grandest hotel: The Four Seasons Moscow Why should I go now? Moscow in summer is vibrant, unexpected. In the warm, dry, continental sun, the city’s streets and parks have a…
Bill Bensley's Art Deco palace, The Siam Why should I go now? Thousands of tourists flock to Thailand every year to take part in intensive wellness and meditation retreats in monasteries round the…
The view from one of the Eiffel Suites Why should I go now? Paris in the spring; summer fashions adorning the Parisiennes and their offspring and canines; do you have no romance? The Avenue…
The Ritz Carlton starts on the 102nd floor and only goes up from there Why should I go? March sees the arrival of the international fine art circus and party known as Art Basel in Hong Kong. While…
