Europe Explored

The Verandah Resort and Spa sits adjacent to a National Park, on 30 acres of green, jungle-clad landscape on the coast of Antigua. Fronted by a sugary white beach and close to a myriad of nature trails, this peaceful retreat is protected by a sheltered cove and lapped by the warm Caribbean Sea, making it […]

The Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna is situated within exotic gardens of tropical flowers and palm trees, punctuated by five large swimming pools and three children's pools. Constructed in the style of a small village, it sits on two kilometres of private beach and commands unparalleled views over the Red Sea. El Gouna is […]

A Michelin-starred restaurant, a TV chef, smooth mineral mud treatments in the spa and the softest Frette Egyptian cotton sheets in town – welcome to The Club Hotel and Spa in the heart of St Helier, Jersey. This four-star retreat is the gift that keeps on giving, from the Bang & Olufsen phone INSERT INTO […]

Perched on Portugal’s idyllic coast in the picturesque town of Albufeira and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic with its glinting azure waters and golden beaches, Forte Do Vale is an idyllic retreat for guests hoping to chill out and do little else. With two swimming pools, a children's pool, a beach just 500m away […]

The romance of the Montenegro coast, with its secluded bays and sleepy Mediterranean countryside, has an irresistible allure. The Kotor Vista apartments boast an awesome location, just opposite 300m of sparkling bay and a view of ancient Kotor old town – a historic city set by a glistening bay in Montenegro. As such, it’s a […]

With its sleepy, almost traffic-free alpine village, toy-like mountain trains and thick icing of crunchy white snow, Wengen resort in the region of Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps is a peaceful and traditional alpine retreat, where you can ski right across three resorts, often in the shadow of Eiger's towering peak. Your mountain abode will […]

Val d'Isere resort is set in a gorgeous French valley, close to the Italian border. A part of the larger L’Espace Killy ski area you can be sure of exceptional snow and a truly magnificent setting, with two glaciers, frozen lakes and gleaming white alpine speckled slopes. The resort offers some of the world’s finest […]

With cinnamon-coloured mountains in the background and pale sands at the fore, the Taba Heights Marriott Red Sea Resort is perfectly situated for an exotic escape. Ideal for a resort-based holiday and more adventurous exploration to boot, this impressive network of lagoon-style pools and palm trees boasts a plethora of five-star facilities.Amongst these are huge […]

What could possibly make a trip to the misty waterways, mysterious cobbled streets and ancient cultural sites of Venice more romantic? How about ending your trip aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a train famed throughout the world for its old school glamour and timeless style. On arrival in Venice you'll be transferred straight to the […]

This 158-year old manor house in Madeira offers elegant rooms with private balconies, with views of the surrounding botanical gardens or the beautiful Bay of Funchal. The five-star Quinta da Bela Vista is surrounded by the magnificent landscape of the Island of Madeira, and is just one mile from the city of Funchal, making it […]