Collage of three images: a cozy indoor bedroom with a circular wall art and bedding, a lit outdoor balcony with chairs and greenery, and a poolside scene with lounge chairs and umbrellas at sunset.

A woman with curly hair reading a book while relaxing on a lounge chair on a patio. Next to her is a small table with a glass of white wine, and the patio has a textured gravel floor.

Images of luxurious outdoor spaces amidst lush greenery. Top left shows a poolside area with lounge chairs and large umbrellas at sunset. Bottom left depicts a garden view from a balcony with a gazebo and a swimming pool. Right features a modern outdoor bathtub with a view of a cloudy sky and trees from a balcony with a black railing and wooden flooring.

Swimming pool with six lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush green tropical plants and trees, with a shaded sitting area in the background.

Photos of a modern house interior with large windows and views of greenery. The first image shows a living room with sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor balcony, a white sofa, and a wooden ceiling. The second image displays a bedroom with a large bed, a painting above it, and a sliding glass door opening to a balcony. The third image features another sitting area with a sofa, a side table, and floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of trees.

A balcony attached to a modern house in a lush, green forested area during daytime. The balcony has wooden flooring and black metal railings, with a view of dense trees and mountains in the background. Inside, there is a wooden table with a flower vase, and wooden and glass sliding doors leading to an interior space.

Two photographs of a luxury resort with infinity pools overlooking a lush landscape and ocean, one taken during daytime under a parasol, the other at sunset with lounge chairs near the pool.

Nighttime view of a tropical resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, large plants, and a woman in a swimsuit standing near the pool, with warm lighting illuminating the thatched-roof buildings surrounded by lush trees.

Two side-by-side photos of a luxury tropical pool area at sunset. The left photo shows a woman in a wide-brimmed hat and a flowing white cover-up walking down stairs surrounded by lush greenery and tropical flowers. The right photo shows a swimmer in the pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees around the pool area, with warm lighting and a thatched-roof building in the background.

A magazine page titled "Heritage Hospitality" featuring images of a garden with outdoor furniture and umbrellas, an interior room with blue cabinetry, a plate of desserts and drinks, a cozy living room with plants and a vintage phone, a bedroom with patterned wallpaper and a heart-shaped pillow, and a wood-paneled library with pink chairs.

Travel Editor of 2025 issue of Dossier Magazine Man

Whatley Manor is the first in the UK to achieve Net Negative Emissions.

A decorative magazine article titled "Quite a Catch" about fishing and travel destinations in Algarve, Portugal. The page has ornate floral borders and text about local islands, beaches, restaurants, and accommodations.

Collage of images depicting Portugal, including a cityscape, a blue door with stairs, a market stall with cactus plants, a white interior with artwork of a goat, a landscape with a river and trees, an abandoned boat on grass, a dining room with blue chairs, and a white clock tower with a blue emblem.

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Cover of Bury & West Suffolk magazine featuring a smiling woman with blonde hair and pink lipstick, wearing a light-colored top, sitting indoors with a blurred background.

A bathroom with a view: A bathtub with a view of central Florence and the Tuscan hills through large windows, with white curtains, a countertop with a sink, and a mirror. Outside the window, a rooftop terrace is visible.

Towhouse Hotels in Bury and West Suffolk Magazine March 2022

East Anglian Daily Times Weekend Magazine

February 2022 issue of Bury & West Suffolk Magazine featuring a woman in a yellow sweater and sunglasses on the cover.

A Passage to India. Covering my trip to Delhi and Rajasthan in 2021

Balcony view overlooking a city with a fortress on a hill in Jodhpur, India.

A split-page magazine article with photographs and text. The left side shows a restaurant with a long wooden table and yellow chairs on a deck with umbrellas, overlooking a scenic view. The right side displays a beach scene with a boat, construction equipment, and a clear blue sky, accompanied by an article titled "Hidden delight that (now) is no longer a secret."

Interview with Gina Long from the East Anglian Daily Times.

Interview with Gina Long for the East Anglian Daily Times

The cover of Bury & West Suffolk magazine, August 2021 issue, featuring a woman in a floral dress riding a green bicycle with a basket full of pink and white flowers on a sunny day with green trees in the background.

Travel magazine page with images of interior and exterior of luxury Mediterranean hotel in Malta, showcasing a sitting area, balcony view, and plated dish, with descriptive text about Iniala Harbour House and OKU Ibiza.

Head to the Med, boutique hotels in green list countries

Travel Essentials and a Greek Island Paradise

June Edition of Bury and West Suffolk Magazine

Best Boutique Hotels on the Amalfi Coast

Magazine cover of Bury & West Suffolk magazine, April 2021, Issue 77, featuring a woman wearing a pink wide-brimmed hat and a white dress, standing against a light green background.

Scenic coastal landscape featuring green cliffs, rocky formations, and the ocean under a clear blue sky with the words 'Breaks' at the top and 'Seaviews as standard' at the bottom.

A beach scene with sandy shoreline, sparse vegetation in the foreground, and the ocean with waves in the background.

A collage of three images: a wide view of a sandy beach with water and dunes, a white interior room with colorful furniture and art, and a cozy living room with a yellow sofa, framed photos, and a window with a view.

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine March Issue

Grantley Hall, Rockliffe Hall and Gleneagles

Magazine cover for Bury & West Suffolk magazine, October 2021, Issue 83. Features a woman with long brown hair in a blue denim shirt and skirt, posing against a textured blue background. Has headlines about local topics, including a film star, London hotels, and Haverhill.

A sunset view of London with Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Palace reflected on the river, accompanied by a caption about staycations and exploring the city.

April issue of Bury and West Suffolk Magazine

Two pages from a travel brochure showcasing accommodations in Santorini, Tuscany, and Portugal. Features include villas, a swimming pool, food, and seaside views.

Interior of a historic stone house with rustic wooden ceiling beams, furnished with a beige sofa, purple velvet armchair, lamps, and a decorative cabinet.

Front view of The Kensington hotel entrance with white architecture, black gate, and flags. Inside, a cozy room with vintage furniture and a bedroom with a chandelier, and a colorful open sitting area with bookshelves and chairs.

Jubilee issue of Bury and West Suffolk Magazine

Bury and West Suffolk June - 2022 Newcomers

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Elegant dining room with a long table set for a meal, ornate walls, chandelier, and open windows with arched frames.

A cozy bedroom with a bed, pillows, a side table, and a sitting area by the window in a rustic style with exposed brick and wood beams.

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I’m always on the lookout for new hotels, boutique hotel openings, restaurants, new stories, and lifestyle brands to feature and review. Please contact me with any of the above if you would like me to do a review.

Hotels and brands that have been featured and reviewed include Micheline Arcier, Travel Curious, Jet Candy, Farella, Whatley Manor, Dar Kawa, Riad de Tarabel, Westcroft Guesthouse, Alexander House, Casa Fuzetta, Barnet Hill Hotel, University Arms, The Duncombe Arms, Garden Cottage, 11 Cadogan Gardens, JK Place Firenze, JK Place Roma, Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni No. 1, Monsieur George, Relais Rione Ponte, The Saint John, Paragon 700, Hotel Villa Ducale, Hotel Villa Carlotta, Hotel Le Sirenuse, La Perla Hotel Boutique, Great Fosters Hotel, Ufford Park Hotel, The Eastbury, Kasbah Bab Ourika, 72 Riad Living, Follonico, Castello di Ugento, La Bandita, Cary Arms Hotel & Spa, Llys Meddyg, Beadnell Towers, The Newt Inn, The Anchor at Walberswick, The Ship Inn, Gleneagles, Grantley Hall, The Lanesborough, Rockliffe Hall, The Place Firenze, AdAstra Florence, Palazzo Passerini, Alexander House Hotel, The Hotel Guru, Fabulous Female Founders, Folk Café, Spacemasks, Ilapothecary, Queen of Retreats, Vila Vita Parc, Maison Talbooth, Casa Angelina, RAAS Devigarh, Borgo 69, Villa Fontelunga, Soprarno Suites, RAAS Hotels, Relaxayvoo, The Gin Trap Inn, Hotel Pomalo, University Arms, Mixologems.

Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and lush green tropical plants and trees.

Three images of a luxurious outdoor poolside area and a bedroom with modern decor. The first two images show the pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and tropical plants illuminated at dusk. The third image shows a cozy bedroom with layered white

The image shows the interior and exterior of a tropical-style villa or resort. The interior includes a cozy bedroom with wooden beams and minimal decor, a sitting area with a black sofa and wooden table, and a dining space with a wooden table, chairs

Luxury resort pool with infinity edge overlooking a sunset with trees and a house in the background.

Three photos of modern, nature-facing bedrooms with large glass doors and scenic views. The first shows a living area with a balcony, wooden ceiling, and outdoor furniture. The second features a cozy bedroom with large windows, a bed, and hanging pen

A collage of outdoor luxury spaces including a poolside lounge area with umbrellas and chairs, an aerial view of a lush green property with a pool and outdoor seating, and a freestanding bathtub on a balcony overlooking a tropical landscape at sunset

A woman with curly hair sunbathing on a lounge chair on a patio, reading a book with a glass of white wine nearby, shaded by a beach umbrella.

Magazine cover featuring a woman lying on a pebble beach with a large sunhat covering her face, back to the camera, overlooking the ocean.

Collage of images featuring a garden, interior rooms, and amenities of historic hotels in the UK.

A historic hotel and spa called The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, showing a large stone estate building covered partially with green ivy in the daylight, with a smaller inset photo of a luxurious bathroom with a bathtub, and

Magazine page featuring a historic 17th-century coaching inn called The Double Red Duke in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, with an exterior shot of the inn and interior photos of a cozy bedroom and a sitting room with furniture and a dog.

Page from a travel magazine featuring Burleigh Court in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The page shows a large historic manor house with a well-maintained garden, an interior dining room with large windows, a cozy bedroom with a green curtain, and text desc

A hotel bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a bedside lamp in a rustic-style room with exposed wooden beams, stone details, and a window with curtains.

Screenshot of a travel article about the Greek island of Sipan from The Times, dated August 25, 2023, describing its scenery, historical ruins, and hotel options.

Travel article about Vis, Greece, describing its history, landmarks, and a boutique hotel with modern amenities, including details about a recent opening and accommodations prices.

A photograph of a modern hotel courtyard with a pond, lounge chairs, and trees, taken during daytime with clear skies.

Cover of Bury & West Suffolk magazine, March 2022, Issue 88, featuring a middle-aged woman with blonde hair smiling at the camera, wearing a light-colored blazer, with headlines about various local topics.

Bathroom with a view: The Place, Firenze has a rooftop terrace overlooking Florence and the Tuscan hills.

A page from a travel magazine featuring images and descriptions of three hotel bedrooms in England, including Hotel San Regis in Paris, Chichester Harbour Hotel & Spa, and Batty Langley's.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking trees at sunset, with a veranda and interior of a luxurious home or hotel lobby featuring high ceilings, chandeliers, and elegant furnishings.

A photo of the Taj Mahal in India with people walking around and trees reflecting in a water pool in front.

A luxurious hotel room with a green ceiling, a chandelier, floral wallpaper, a bed with white bedding, a portrait above the bed, two green armchairs with pillows, a small round table with a flower arrangement, and a patterned red and blue rug.

Photo of a blue balcony overlooking a cityscape with hills and fort ruins in the background.

Page from a magazine or brochure with two images and text. The left image shows a restaurant with a top deck view, yellow chairs, a long wooden dining table set with utensils, and umbrellas outside. The right image depicts a beach scene with a tracto

A woman receiving a head massage or facial treatment, lying on her back with eyes closed, with a massage therapist's hands gently touching her temples. The text on the image says, 'Breaks: Ready for some pampering?'

Sisley Spa at Vila Vita Parc, Maison Talbooth, Ilapothecary, Queen of Retreats

Cover of Bury magazine featuring a woman in a denim shirt, with headlines about local events, travel, and entertainment.

Colorful sunset over the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London, with a reflection on the River Thames.

View of London's skyline at night from across a river, featuring illuminated modern buildings including The Shard.

Interior of a Georgian townhouse hotel room with dark red walls, a velvet sofa, armchair, and a table with flowers and tea set, decorated with mirrors and lamps.

Best Boutique Hotels in Positano, Amalfi Coast

Cover of Bury & West Suffolk magazine, April 2021 issue 77, featuring a woman in a white dress and pink sunhat, with headlines about local markets, swimming pools, and dogs.

A coastal landscape with green hills, rocky cliffs, and a blue ocean with large rock formations in the water. Text on the image reads 'Breaks' at the top and 'Seaviews as standard' at the bottom, along with a paragraph about escaping to the seaside.

Page from a travel magazine showing a large sandy beach with a few people, a quaint hotel interior, a platter of seafood, a red ball, and a cozy hotel bedroom.

A beach with sand dunes, grassy vegetation, and the ocean under a partly cloudy sky, with a few people visible on the beach.

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine March 2021

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine January 2021

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine January 2021 New Year, new hotels

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine Buxton Crescent, Mayfair Townhouse, Borough Court

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine November 2020

A magazine page featuring descriptions and images of luxury hotels in Mallorca, including Sant Francesc Hotel Singul ar and Es Raco D’Arta, showcasing rooftop pools and natural landscapes.

The cover of Bury & West Suffolk magazine, July 2021 issue 80, featuring a woman in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat walking through a golden field, holding a basket and a daisy flower, under a blue sky with clouds.

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine Casa Céu, Palazzo Passerini, 11 Cadogan Gardens, Can Ferrereta

JK Place Roma and luxury hotel 11 Cadogan Gardens, The Saint John Malta

Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni No.1, Florence

A magazine page from Travelista featuring articles and photos about Botswana safaris, Puglia in Italy, and West Hollywood's anniversary edition.

Cover of Bury & West Suffolk magazine, January 2020, issue 65, featuring a woman with long blonde hair wearing a navy knit hat and a white sweater, smiling and looking at the camera.

The cover page of BURY & West Suffolk magazine, dated February 2020, Issue 66. It features a woman lying on a wooden sled in a snowy setting, wearing a navy beanie with a pom-pom, a tan jacket, gray gloves, and dark pants. The magazine highlights art

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine October 2020

Bury and West Suffolk Magazine April 2022

Pages from a travel brochure highlighting luxury vacation accommodations in Santorini, Tuscany, Portugal, and a seaside location, with photos of villas, pools, and beaches.

Interior view of a Mediterranean-style house patio with outdoor seating and lush greenery, featured in a travel magazine.

Photo of the grand entrance to The Kensington hotel, with white facade, black door, and flags, on a sunny day.

Cover of Bury & West Suffolk magazine, October 2022, featuring two women dressed in glamorous, shiny dresses on stage with a grand piano, highlighting Halloween horrors, deadly night shades, and extraordinary escapes.

Page from travel magazine highlighting hidden gems in Suffolk, including Fritton Lake, Rainham Hall, The Marquis hotel, Church Farm B&B, Toad Hall Lodges, and Five Acre Barn, with descriptions and prices.

A travel magazine page featuring a hotel room with an open balcony overlooking the ocean, with a table and chairs outside. The page highlights luxurious travel destinations, including Castello di Reschio in Italy, Wilderness Reserve in Suffolk, and B

Elegant bedroom with white furniture, canopy bed with white drapes, and gold cushions, in a tropical island resort setting.

Magazine cover featuring a woman with long, brown hair in an outdoor setting with autumn leaves. The magazine title is 'Bury & West Suffolk magazine'. Headlines include topics on Suffolk, nature reserves, Olivia Newton-John tribute, and green design.

A magazine spread featuring travel destinations with images of a city on a hill, a table with food, a bedroom, and an ornate building interior, along with text describing various travel locations and experiences.

A travel magazine page featuring seven idyllic islands in Croatia, with descriptions of each island's scenery, activities, accommodations, and travel tips, along with a photo of Oprna Bay on Krk Island showing a beach, cove, and hillside.

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Your Guide to Europe’s Most Beautiful Places & Experiences

Dec 4, 2025

Europe has all sorts of spots to wander around, from busy streets to quiet riversides and coastal paths. You can explore towns, try the food, or just veer off the main route to see how things really work.

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Cruise, Climb, Explore: A Luxury Adventure from Arctic Waters to the World’s Great Walking Trails

Dec 3, 2025

Travelling from the far north down to warmer landscapes gives a trip an atmosphere that’s hard to plan and even harder to forget. The Arctic feels like the world stripped back to its basics, whereas Morocco’s trails or the Dolomites’ ridges bring colour, noise, and stories that have been told for centuries.

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Christmas in Florence

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Florence knows how to do Christmas. By late November the city feels alive again. Lights stretch across the piazzas, music drifts from street corners and the smell of warm panettone follows you through the narrow lanes. Walk over the Arno and the bridges sparkle with illuminations.

Dec 2, 2025

Moments That Matter: America’s Best Adventures for Foodies to Thrill-Seekers

Dec 2, 2025

Finding the moments that matter often comes down to noticing the experiences that stick, rather than ticking off a long list of destinations. Some moments happen over a meal, some in a rush of adrenaline, and some in quiet streets or stretches of coastline. This guide highlights different types of experiences: food, thrill-seeking, culture, outdoor spaces, and coastal downtime, so travellers can discover what resonates most with them. Each section gives a clear picture of what to expect.

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The Merchant’s Yard: From 1930s Hardware Store to Boutique Stay

Dec 1, 2025

Once a builder’s merchants, now a stunning restaurant with eight rooms. The Merchant’s Yard in Tideswell in the heart of the Peak District is a little hidden gem. The eight rooms all on the ground floor are large and luxurious with the attention to detail usually reserved for boutique hotels.

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From the Cornish Cliffs to the Patmos Shores: Your Ultimate Coastal Getaway Guide

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Coastlines have a way of shaping a holiday without ever demanding it. Some stretch wide with quiet sands, others rise sharply with cliffs that keep the sea just out of reach. From Cornwall to Patmos, and beyond, each offers its own pace and character.

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Epic Landscapes & Endemic Wildlife: A Luxury Guide from Patagonia to the Galapagos

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Planning a luxury escape to a remote corner of the world works best when the focus stays on what you want from the place rather than the idea of a “bucket-list” trip. Some travellers seek quiet days in wide-open landscapes; others lean towards wildlife encounters or a slower rhythm on the water.

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2025’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Openings

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Hot new hotel openings including the stunning Tarabel Lisbon. With just nine rooms this little gem will set your heart on fire…

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Wellbeing and Holistic Travel: Six Leading Hotels

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Wellbeing and holistic travel are reshaping the luxury hotel experience, creating retreats that rejuvenate mind, body and spirit. These hotels understand that true luxury means slowing down, restoring balance and connecting with nature—all without sacrificing comfort.

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The New Kid on the Block: Tarabel Lisbon

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