Houghton Lodge and Gardens – a real gem in the lush Test Valley in Hampshire. 2 Stored in my memory are those precious moments when I sat on a small wooden landing stage beside the River Test. I could hear the flick of a fly fisherman’s rod nearby. I watch a swan gliding elegantly towards…
The Sarai at Toria and Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge wins ‘A Hero’s Journey’ from Rare India
In recognition of their extraordinary journey and efforts to address the sustainability solution challenge, The Sarai at Toria near Khajuraho and Panna in Madhya Pradesh as well as The Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge in Nepal were conferred with ‘A Hero’s Journey’ Award at the first edition of the RARE India Conscious Travel Awards. The awards…
Ngala Lodge Hotel, The Gambia
Ngala Lodge is a cliff top hotel offering an idyllic luxury accommodation and cuisine in western Gambia. It is easy to spot when a hotel is a creation of passion and Ngala Lodge Hotel in Gambia is an outstanding example. It was created in 1995 by Peter Engels, an entrepreneur from Amsterdam who fell in…
Shepherd’s Rest lodge, Llandyssil, Powys, Wales
The word ‘luxury’ is overused – as are the words ‘tranquillity’ and ‘unique.’ Yet, as I discovered at Plas Robin’s retreats in the heart of rural Wales, sometimes justifiable. The breathtaking views from these two bespoke holiday homes perched atop the rolling Welsh hillside, do most of the talking. This exquisitely designed holiday home is…
Shepherd’s Rest lodge, Llandyssil, Powys, Wales
The word ‘luxury’ is overused – as are the words ‘tranquillity’ and ‘unique.’ Yet, as I discovered at Plas Robin’s retreats in the heart of rural Wales, sometimes justifiable. The breathtaking views from these two bespoke holiday homes perched atop the rolling Welsh hillside, do most of the talking. However, it’s only after staying in…
