When I looked up, all I could see were stars. From the wooden porch in front of our room, I tilted my head skyward and there they were: the constellations glittering in the mountain dark, Orion’s Belt positioned directly above…
A Historic Stay at Lews Castle in Stornoway
For decades, gargoyles guarded empty rooms and wooden boards blacked out windows. The towers of Lews Castle could be seen cutting proudly into the skyline beyond Stornoway harbour, but up close, there was nothing to see – despite my childhood attempts to…
A Coastal Retreat at Jekyll Ocean Club in Georgia
Everyone kept telling us that Jekyll Island, one of Georgia’s barrier islands, was unseasonably cold for the time of year. Early December on the Georgia coast is usually comfortable and mild, so although my husband and I had just missed…
Valentine’s Day Escapes: 6 Romantic Hotels Around The World
Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to have stayed in some spectacular properties, and as Valentine’s Day approaches, I realised many of them would make the perfect location for a couple’s escape (or simply a treat for yourself!). So…
A Romantic Stay at Peter Shields Inn in Cape May
In a town full of elaborate Victorian mansions, the Peter Shields Inn stands out, a sparkling white, stately Georgian Revival-style house situated mere steps from the beach. My husband and I arrived outside one recent Sunday afternoon as the sun…
One Luxurious Night at the Loews Regency New York
Park Avenue needs no introduction: the street is synonymous with sophistication, a New York address that exudes status and style. It’s no surprise, then, that the Loews Regency on Park Ave and 61st is a classic New York hotel, one…