Enchantment Resort and Spa, Sedona, Arizona
Enchantment Resort and Spa, Sedona, Arizona Cradled amongst the red rock formations of Arizona’s Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort and Spa in Sedona combines luxury with rugged grandeur. The resort’s adobe villas sit amid 70 acres of boulders, pine trees and juniper bushes and are dwarfed by sandstone cliffs. The main restaurant serves up fine cuisine as much as it... Read More
An Inn at the end of a gourmet trail in Paris - France accommodation
An Inn at the end of a gourmet trail in Paris - France accommodation It’s just a convenient Eurostar trip to the heart of Paris where dining and lodging choices are pivotal for any successful stay. Concierge Traveller recommends the Victoria Palace Hotel, located in a quartier of mostly private apartments and close to The Luxembourg Gardens, famed museums, fashion boutiques... Read More
A Capital Meal - London accommodation & dining
A Capital Meal - London accommodation & dining A stay at the 5-star Capital Hotel will leave you totally indulged. This small, traditionally furnished hotel faces residential Basil Street, diagonally opposite Harrods, so its rooms enjoy natural light. The Capital has evolved from being a talked-about restaurant with rooms to an establishment that is the best of British... Read More
Toasts of Tuscany - Villa accommodation in Italy
Toasts of Tuscany - Villa accommodation in Italy In Florence we know the restaurants where real Florentines go to enjoy some of the best traditional food in the city. Chianti is a region where there is an embarrassment of restaurant choices and we have previously extolled the virtues of a self-guided Chianti walk that takes you from Florence to Siena. The walk skirts some... Read More
Como hotels & resorts - Tick, toque and easy on the dough
Como hotels & resorts - Tick, toque and easy on the dough Throwing a pebble into a pond creates a wash of concentric circles that expand until they reach the edge of the pond. In the case of COMO Hotels & Resorts, they have gathered up a talented group of Australian chefs and made masterful ripples in kitchens around the globe. COMO Shambhala Estate near Ubud is... Read More
A Hong Kong haven - 2 night accommodation package
A Hong Kong haven - 2 night accommodation package Paul Patane outlines some of the features of his favourite Hong Kong Island hotel that make it one of the most outstanding to grace the harbour foreshores: traditional décor, spotless rooms, impeccable service, exceptional comfort and modern facilities. He is talking about the Island Shangri-La. With staff who without exception,... Read More
The Modern Pyramids of Cairo - Accomodation in Egypt
The Modern Pyramids of Cairo - Accomodation in Egypt Julie Richards reveals that in the exciting and fast forward chaos of Cairo she has unearthed some stunning rewards. It’s as simple as sitting back in a taxi and taking in the passing sights, wandering in backstreet bazaars or taking a private tour of the Citadel of Saladin Mosque. She has always been enthralled by this... Read More
Tasmanian delight - boutique accommodation and glorious food & wine
Tasmania boutique accommodation and glorious food & wine According to our Executive General Manager, Mary Gava, Tasmania is a bastion of primeval forests, pristine coasts, an unrivalled food and wine culture and the world’s freshest air. Added to this mix are establishments that perfectly complement the essence of the island. One example is the Islington Hotel in Hobart, an... Read More
Left bank Paris apartments - Parisian elegance
Left bank Paris apartments - Parisian elegance The Left Bank in Parisis a galaxy of bistros, bookshops, small galleries and museums and it’s also home to some of Europe’s loveliest parks and most fashionable stores. Concierge Traveller have discovered some apartments in the 7th, all within view of Madame Eiffel. Buy your breakfast croissants locally, switch on the expresso... Read More
Fully furnished apartments in London
Fully furnished apartments in London Smart travellers take advantage of apartment living if a visit to London means a stay of a week or more. Once established in your own space you have the freedom to live like a local and become familiar with a particular neighbourhood. Find that perfect local pub, restaurant or shopping precinct and make it your own. Alan Tubery’s experience... Read More