I’ve wanted to visit Formentera for as long as I can remember. Mesmerised by images of iconic Playa Illetas and travel editorial descriptions of a laid-back Bohemian lifestyle and sleepy seaside …
Europe HotelsHotel Cala Saona, Formentera: Idyllic island hideaway
Asia Pacific HotelsLa Veranda Resort MGallery Collection, Phu Quoc: Simply fantastic
I had a mad longing to return to Phu Quoc – such an undiscovered gem of an island, a mere hour’s flight from Ho Chi Minh City in the Gulf of Thailand. While …
Europe HotelsWestin Palace Hotel, Madrid: In the heart of Madrid
The Westin Palace – a landmark hotel in Madrid, benefits from a superb location overlooking Plaza de las Cortes. As you ascend the marble staircase to reach the frescoed lobby, …
Asia Pacific HotelsSofitel Sukhumvit Hotel Review, Bangkok: Good option for downtown Bangkok
Having been to Bangkok multiple times, I always try and spread my stays across different parts of the city to get the most out of the experience. Having done riverfront …
Asia Pacific HotelsHotel de la Paix, Cha-Am: A love and hate experience
Towards the tail-end of our visit to Thailand, we found ourselves with a few days to spare, unsure about where to go and what to do. From conversations with fellow …
Asia Pacific HotelsShinta Mani Resort, Siem Reap: Luxury accommodation with a conscience
Spending Christmas in Cambodia was a humbling and joyous experience. Besides fulfilling a lifetime’s dream of wanting to visit Angkor Wat – a magical and almost surreal site to behold, we …
Asia Pacific HotelsThe Surin Resort, Phuket: Nothing more than perfection
It’s official, Phuket is the comeback kid. When I mentioned to friends we’d be spending a week on a beach in Phuket, the unmistakable raise of the eyebrows quickly followed …
Hotels North AmericaSt. Regis Hotel, Mexico City: Still a great luxury hotel
Very rarely do I have a habit of playing favourites with hotels. It usually takes something really special for me to want to repeat a stay, as life’s too short to ignore all …
Hotels North AmericaBlue Diamond Riviera Maya Resort, Playa del Carmen: Has all the attributes to be a winner
The very first time I visited the Yucatan was in the 90’s – I was a student on a measly budget, but nevertheless took a bite out of the luxury …
Asia Pacific HotelsLa Veranda Resort MGallery Collection, Phu Quoc: Unspoilt island luxury
Is there anything more exciting than visiting a new country for the first time? Vietnam has long been a staple of the Highlife travel hotlist, often inexplicably getting bumped down …
Asia Pacific HotelsShangri-la Hotel, Tokyo: Discreet luxury with uncompromising service
Is there any other place like Tokyo? This is a city that effortlessly manages to combine centuries old tradition and culture, with a view of the modern world that’s brashly …