Culture
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play
Nostalgia can lead to doubt. The fear that the memory is more positive than the actual event. So, there was some scepticism that a play about what was a truly brilliant sitcom in its day […]
Articles by Our Man On The Ground
Airlines
Loch Lomond Bar at Edinburgh Airport
Tradition is big at Edinburgh Airport, and the latest addition is tartan through and through. Visitors to the newly opened Turkish Airlines Lounge can now enjoy home grown drinks thanks to a partnership between Plaza […]
Yachting
How to Prepare Your Boat for a Long-Distance Sailing Adventure
Embarking on a long-distance sailing adventure represents the culmination of dreams for many sailors with the promise of distant horizons, remote anchorages and the freedom only offshore cruising provide. However, the difference between a successful […]
Watches
New Orient AC0F Models
Japanese watch brand Orient who celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, has just released five new AC0F models exclusively for the European market. Popular within the Orient Core Collection, the AC0F series has become synonymous […]
Hotels
Heritance Tea Factory
Staying in a hotel where the bedroom was once the drying room for Ceylon’s finest has got to be everyone’s cup of tea. The Heritance Tea Factory is a fabulous example of transforming an unused […]
Book Reviews
The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guides
Cheers to a cheeky glass of wine and discovering where it all started. With so many smells and tastes to choose from, it can be hard to make sure the choice of wine is the […]
Chalets
Chalet Cervinia – Val d’Isère
Premier luxury chalet operator Purple Ski recently announced the opening of Chalet Cervinia in Val d’Isère for this winter ski season, adding yet another exceptional property to its portfolio of luxury catered ski chalets in […]
Cruises
Riviera Travel Officially Names MS Riviera Radiance
Award-winning river cruise and escorted tour specialist Riviera Travel celebrated the launch of its latest five-star cruise ship the MS Riviera Radiance, with its official naming ceremony at the end of November at a festive […]
Culture
The Snow Queen – Scottish Ballet
Winter magic proved to be the icing on the cake for Brazilian ballet dancer Yuri Marques with his brilliance leading to a top honour. The fabulous Glasgow opening night of Scottish Ballet’s Snow Queen at […]
Hotels
Heritance Kandalama
An idyllic setting for a fabulous piece of architecture has firmly cemented the Heritance Kandalama as the flagship hotel of this very special accommodation provider. Every small touch has been lovingly thought out by designer […]