As I write this on a flight back to London's Gatwick, the thought of having my house in Hackney as a hotel at home is particularly...

SHA Spa in Spain ‘How are you today?’ asks the pretty girl behind reception of SHA spa as we enter the gleaming reception. Putin’s wife...

Brazil may have been in the spotlight this year, but its less well known neighbour Guyana, the only English speaking country in South...

'It's freezing!' everyone seems to be crying in the UK as if we have never seen winter before. I was in need of something, or some...

Recently driving through the tiny fishing villages of Tobago, I was struck by how much there is to see on this friendly little island...

Jose Avillez The new darling of Portugese dining is Jose Avillez, a handsome 37 year old chef who is turning traditional Portugese food...

Eco retreats in an unspoilt part of Lanzarote make  the North of this popular tourist island a haven of peace and sustainability.

In the summer the British head for Tuscany in their thousands, lured by the sun, scenery and fine wines. But the Italians head for Elba,...