Yachting
Vida From Heesen Yachts
Launched in the early part of 2019, Vida, a 55-metre superyacht from the Dutch shipyard Heesen has now been delivered to her owners in time for the start of the summer cruising season in the […]
Articles by Our Man On The Ground
United States
South Carolina – Sea Islands and Low Country
It isn’t often one finds a destination like South Carolina’s low country. A land of diverse flora and fauna, its easy to find alligators, river frogs and spotted salamander as well as a profusion of […]
Cruises
A-ROSA Alva Christened In Porto
A-ROSA River Cruises christens its newest ship in Porto A-ROSA River Cruises has christened its newest ship, A-ROSA Alva, in Porto. The 126-passenger vessel is the 12th in the fleet and marks the line’s debut […]
Hotels
Hotel Bennett Charleston
Hotel Bennett is an elegant downtown property in Charleston, South Carolina. The hotel opened early in 2019. It stands on King Street, Charleston’s principal thoroughfare, and the hotel terrace – the largest outdoor seating area […]
Egypt
Somabay Red Sea Holiday Resort
In the continuing adventures for Our Man on the Ground I find myself flying to the Red Sea to sample the delights of the Somabay Resort. The sea should really be called the Blue Sea […]
Hotels
Palmstone Retreat
It’s more than fair to expect tourists to visit Sri Lanka for its beaches. It’s an island after all. However, venture just a fraction further inland and not only can you avoid the crowds, but […]
Cruises
Flow by The Amber Collection
Mention Sri Lanka and what spring to mind first are beaches, palm trees and vibrant food. With a popular travel bible ranking it the top country to visit in 2019 this little isle is set […]
Yachting
Blow It Up And Sail Away With The Tiwal 2
Yachts come in all sorts of classes and sizes and they do not have to be big to be beautiful. Yachting should never be thought of as an elitist pastime and is much more than […]
England
Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club
Located in Chittlehamholt village, a tongue twister of a name designed to confuse (or delight) American visitors Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club is quite a place, really quiet. From its clubby cellar bar with […]
Yachting
DOMANI S30 Sport Yacht
Belgium takes a bow with the new DOMANI The Belgian yacht builder Domani Yachts introduced their S30 sailing boat at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in January 2018. Their first ever sailboat immediately became a hit […]