Hawksmoor Wood Wharf
I could smell Hawksmoor Wood Wharf before I could see it. This is, admittedly, a…
Yearly Archives: 2022
Spa of the Month: The Dunes, Oman
For the second of my Omani spas, I’m heading for what is likely to first…
The World Garden and the Modern-Day Plant Hunter
When I first heard the term ‘plant hunter’, I have to admit to being puzzled.…
The Black Book, Soho
How to describe The Black Book? It’s not a restaurant, though it has some rather…
Top Five Surprises for Mother’s Day
We’ve not long had Pancake Day and everyone’s planning now for Easter but coming up…
An Adventure in Vaud
In the southwest canton of Vaud, away from the more visible glitz and glam of…
Berts Jazz Bar Pops Up at Sofitel St James
With the onset of spring, there’s only one way to get into the swing of…
Dance Reflections: Loie Fuller – Research
Loie Fuller was a contemporary (and indeed supporter of Isadora Duncan) but as a “free…
The Relais Henley
With an idyllic riverside location across from Henley Bridge and beside the picturesque St Mary’s…
Hide and Hedonism
It was almost a year ago that I first visited Hide. We were still in…
The Grosvenor, Stockbridge
This recently refurbished Georgian hotel has everything needed for a relaxing stay, including the freshest…
Dance Reflections
There’s a new dance festival in town. Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels (to…