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Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

June 26, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Visitation Hotel is an upscale property in the heart of Frederick, the second most populous city in Maryland after Baltimore. With 65 rooms and suites, the hotel opened in 2024, repurposing 19th century premises […]

Vida Marina Resort Marassi

June 25, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Tucking into the tasty ta’mia with a magical marina as the backdrop must be one of the nicest ways to enjoy an exotic Egyptian breakfast. And having an eager maître d proud to show off […]

Lifehouse Spa and Hotel

May 27, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Swinging down gentle backroads through the Essex countryside and emerging at Lifehouse Spa and Hotel is like being teleported to Scandinavia. A cubic vision in light, white, glass-walled minimalism, it is a far cry from […]

Asimina Suites Hotel, Paphos

May 25, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Gazing out to the ocean from St Andrews rooftop bar, the sun sparkling on the shimmering water, I’m tasting one of the world’s top-rated gins served with local garnishes for a unique Cypriot flavour. Head […]

Le Meridien Maldives Family Overwater Villas with pool

Le Méridien Maldives Resort and Spa Family Fun Package

May 17, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Many of us are no doubt looking forward to some warm summer sunshine as we sit here in a rather chilly Britain with temperatures well below average for this time of year. And what better […]

Address Marassi Golf Resort

May 4, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Standing at the tee ready to launch another flyer and it’s easy to see why top golfers are keen to play on one of Egypt’s (the Middle East’s) top courses. Impeccably kept in spectacular surroundings, […]

Al Alamein Hotel, Marassi

May 1, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Swinging sixties in cosmopolitan Egypt was the “golden era” with an energetic and elegant style bouncing through the Arab nation. It heralded the start of iconic films which celebrated the new found freedom from state […]

La Chapelle Saint Martin

April 15, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

La Chapelle Saint Martin is a stylish and cosy small hotel in the countryside near Limoges in France. It’s a hit with travelling gourmets thanks to culinary offerings prepared by the father-and-son team of Gilles […]

Hilton Helsinki Strand

April 9, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Nordic culture has a reputation for connecting with nature and where better to celebrate it than in one of the happiest cities in the world. Helsinki’s top priority is wellness, and it shows. From the […]

The Brudenell Hotel, Aldeburgh

March 5, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Crashing waves. Briny breezes. Wide-open skies. Seagulls screeching and wheeling above white-tipped North Sea waves. The crunch of shingle underfoot and the childlike glee of racing down pebble banks. Aldeburgh touches deep. There are prettier […]