Whatever your experiences of Mallorca as an island destination, Palma has always been a tricky one to love wholeheartedly. I remember first coming here years ago, immediately after the Puro …

Portixol Hotel Restaurant, Palma: Scandic cool in Mallorca

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While we were very happy to be staying at La Veranda during our week in Phu Quoc, one of the things we felt let the resort down a little was …

The 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 …

La 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 …