Top London Afternoon Teas for Every Budget: Afternoon Tea is a London tradition. Behind the story is a little bit of London Society of course and the origin of tea as a meal stems from fashion and snobbery. During the 1800s it became increasingly popular in London to have dinner later in the evening as a […]
SeasonaliTea – Palm Court at the Langham Hotel
SeasonaliTea – a Lighter, Seasonal Afternoon Tea from the Langham Hotel: There is a possibility that I indulge in afternoon tea just a little more than I should. What better excuse than hearing that The Langham Hotel has just launched a new tea which is intended to be lighter, with a reduction in the use […]
Afternoon Tea or High Coffee? – Intercontinental London Park Lane
Caffeine Charged Alternative to Afternoon Tea – High Coffee at the Intercontinental: I do love afternoon tea. But, with a few friends who would rather die that imbibe even the finest silver tipped jasmine, the Intercontinental’s High Coffee seems like an excellent idea. With my own bean to cup coffee machine, I’ve come to love […]
High Palms High Tea at the Landmark London – review
High Tea in the Winter Garden I love a classic afternoon tea and an invite to review the High Palms High Tea at the Landmark London sounded intriguing. Served in the evening it’s intended as an alternative to supper – though, as I discovered, you don’t miss out on afternoon tea favourites for all that… […]
Alyn Williams and Nyetimber Supper Club at the Westbury
Alyn Williams at the Westbury – Preview Supper Club: Last year I was lucky enough to visit the Westbury to review, a stunning five star luxury hotel in the heart of Mayfair, London’s most exclusive shopping district. I was hoping to be able to visit Alyn Williams at the Westbury then, but sadly the restaurant […]
Luxury Boutique Hotel in Grenada – The Calabash
Calabash Boutique Hotel Grenada: Arrive at the Calabash Boutique Hotel Grenada and you are greeted by a bevvy of immaculately dressed ladies who know your name and introduce themselves, hand you cool towels and whisk away your luggage so seamlessly that you still feel as if you’ve turned up at your rather posh, distant cousin’s […]
The Corinthia Hotel Prague
The Corinthia Hotel Prague and Vyšehrad: I’m something of a latecomer to the Czech Republic and Prague – I visited both for the first time a year ago and have been back three times since. It’s a love of history and of places that look as if they might just have escaped the pages of one […]
Spa Break at Sopwell House
A Birthday in the Country – Sopwell House and Spa: We were delighted to be invited to review Sopwell House and Spa for a short break especially as it coincided with my birthday! Sopwell House was built in the 17th century and is now used as an elegant hotel and has a spa facility for […]
London Boutique Hotel – Victory House, Leicester Square
A New London Boutique Hotel – Victory House, Leicester Square: One of my favourite luxury hotel groups, Sofitel, has a boutique range that with my love of smaller, quirky hotels I’m amazed I had never heard of. In fairness, Victory House only opened a couple of months ago – and it’s the first MGallery hotel […]
Living the Dream with The Royalton St Lucia
A Diamond Affair at The Royalton St Lucia: The concept of an all-inclusive resort like the recently opened Royalton on St Lucia is both amazing and terrifying for me. As an independent traveller for most of my life, I’m used to planning my itinerary, finding the best restaurants to visit, working out the tours and […]