The Swiss region of Ticino is named after the Ticino river and is the only canton where Italian is the sole official language. The Mediterranean region seems to begin on the southern side of the Alps and there is a feel of Italy throughout, with palm trees at the beaches and lanes and alleyways leading to piazzas and churches. For a range of new ac...

The Champagne-Ardenne region of France is found in the northeast of the country, bordering Belgium. Mostly corresponding to the historic province of Champagne, the area is known for its sparkling white wine, named after the champagne wine region. Champagne Hotel Cecil, Reims Situated in one of the best locations in Reims, this 2* property is just o...

​ The Rome Cavalieri! a Waldorf Astoria resort just outside Rome,opened in 1963 as the very first Waldorf Astoria property in Europe. It is set within 15 acres of parkland with four swimming pools, Davis Cup standard tennis courts, a spa offering La Prairie treatments, a newly-refurbished Imperial Club. The newly refurbished bedrooms and suites, ma...

The Castle "In Love with the Wind" is the child's dream made true of Georgi Kostadinov Tumpalov (1956) who is its architect, designer and developer from the very beginning when in the distant 1996 he drew with a spade a big cross on the soil over which his family worked 24 hours day and night assisted by the workers from the neighbouring village of...

We had been to Sicily before and were bewitched and beguiled by the land, the people, the food, the atmosphere. We have been to a good many places around the world doing travel writing. Sicily, somehow, for us held a special charm. We vowed to return. Now in the spring of 2017 we did return. Our very complete itinerary was created by a good friend,...

On a side road tucked away in Central London you will find The Roof Gardens. Indeed, upon entering the gardens one will not think that they are possibly in the city centre, such is the secluded and pleasant environment. Those looking to switch off from the crowds and bustling madness should look no further than this hidden gem. Dubbed the summer ni...