14 day Private Coach Tour in Italy - “Prada, Pasta & Puccini”
14 day Private Coach Tour in Italy - “Prada, Pasta & Puccini” Staying in Montefalco, visiting Norcia, Deruta, Perugia and Spoleto as well as private homes, villas, farmhouses, mountain villages, vineyards and cellars. Including shopping, cooking, wine tastings and concert performances. Six days exploring Italian fashion shopping outlets and manufacturers, 3 cooking... Read More
A Private Wine & Walking Tour, Umbria, Italy
A Private Wine & Walking Tour “An Oenological exploration of Umbria, Italy” Staying in Montefalco with wine tastings in private homes, villas, farms and estates, using our local network of families, sommeliers and chefs. Minimum of 8 persons travelling together. 07 Days, Rome to Rome. To enquire about this private wine and walking tour in Italy tour please contact John... Read More
The Cote D’Azur, France - Worth Driving For!
The Cote D’Azur, France - Worth Driving For! by Stephanie Rogers-Julian In May we flew into Nice, rented a car and spent a week exploring the lyrical Côte d’Azur. Historically, artists have loved this area for its limpid light and vibrant colours. Although wealth and conspicuous glamour are the hallmark of this corner of Provence, in sublime weather, we explored the less... Read More
The Sarojin hotel, Khoa Lak, Thailand
The Sarojin hotel, Khoa Lak, Thailand The variety of landscapes, culture and cuisine make Thailand a country where it is sensible to combine both chaos and calm. Whilst Bangkok is a tapestry of chaos, the Sarojin on Khoa Lak is an oasis of calm where travellers can swim all year round. 56 suites and residences nestle within 10 acres of immaculate grounds and lily ponds. The final... Read More
Bannisters Lodge at Mollymook - just three hours from Sydney, Australia
Bannisters Lodge at Mollymook - just three hours from Sydney, Australia Escape to a stunning South Coast hideaway and relax in style. Enjoy a last-minute break at Bannisters on the clifftops above Mollymook Beach. The lodge is perched on a dramatic bluff with views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean and adjacent to a national park and alluring beaches. It also boasts an award-winning... Read More
Bastia Creti, Italy - The Ultimate Hideaway
Bastia Creti, Italy - The Ultimate Hideaway On a hilltop in the Niccone Valley is a lovingly restored hamlet dating back to 1433. Set among the landscape that has formed the background to so many paintings, the borgo stands in harmony with the exquisite hills and valleys of countryside Umbria. With expansive views of the valley, the borgo is surrounded by woods, valleys and olive... Read More
Bay of Fires Lodge - Tasmania
Bay of Fires Lodge - Tasmania Set on a hilltop above the pounding sea and surrounded by national park, Bay of Fires Lodge is the only building on 20 km of coastal wilderness. Two timber and glass pavilions allow maximum connection to the landscape with minimum impact on the environment. The lodge is autonomous in providing and managing its existence. Meals are prepared with... Read More
Cinque Terre, Italy - A wonderful balancing trick
Cinque Terre, Italy - A wonderful balancing trick The narrow pathways of the Cinque Terre link 5 quaint fishing villages perched on the Ligurian Coast. For Mel the satisfaction of the 9 km, 5 hour walk ranged from seeing terraced vineyards, craggy cliffs and remarkable panoramas to simple but pleasurable views of washing hanging overhead. This remains a corner of Italy where... Read More
A wondrously British Afternoon - High Tea at The Ritz Hotel
A wondrously British Afternoon - High Tea at The Ritz Hotel Recently in London our Advisor Guy spent an indulgent afternoon taking high tea at The Ritz Hotel in its opulent Palm Court. With a ‘no jeans, no trainers policy’, guests are smartly dressed and once inside, the ambiance is relaxed. There was a low buzz of people focusing on having a good time amongst a spectacular... Read More
An enthusiast of Spanish gastronomy, San Sebastian, Spain
An enthusiast of Spanish gastronomy, San Sebastian, Spain Recently our Advisor Mary Ann visited San Sebastian, a seaside resort and a delicate cultural haven in the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s north coast. It is a wonderful city with a pristine beach and is dotted with splendid tapas bars and restaurants. Arzak, a three star Michelin starred family-run restaurant, was my favourite.... Read More
