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Canada

The Algonquin Resort, St Andrews By-The-Sea

August 11, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Algonquin Resort is a luxury resort-hotel at St Andrews By-The-Sea in New Brunswick, Canada. The property features a recently redesigned 18-hole golf course, a treatment spa, an outdoor swimming pool (open between May and […]

Berkshire

The Vineyard Hotel

August 6, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

Sometimes my job just couldn’t be better. Asked to review a five-star hotel, tick, ‘oh it’s called The Vineyard’, tick and they have a lot of wine there as well as top notch food to […]

Buckinghamshire

Hartwell House and Spa

July 28, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

Nothing quite beats packing an overnight bag and speeding out of London for a night in the country, especially as it doesn’t involve passport control, waiting for security and squeezing into an ‘orange’ seat for […]

Hotels

Kahanda Kanda

July 22, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Kahanda Kanda is a luxury resort set amid a low altitude tea plantation near Galle, in the south-west of Sri Lanka. The resort has 10 chic villas with verandas overlooking the estate. It’s possible […]

Hotels

One Aldwych, London

July 16, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

There aren’t many London theatreland hotels that still possess the razzle dazzle of the West End but when a timeless classic comes around you know it’s in for a long run. A stone’s throw from […]

Events

The Grand Prix Ball 2018

July 13, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

Now in its eighth year, the Grand Prix Ball once again played host to a mix of motor racing enthusiast and celebrities last Wednesday evening, as the normally tranquil Hurlingham Club and residential Fulham was […]

Asia

Northern India’s Maharajahs, Forts and Tigers

June 17, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 1

Mark Nicholls visits the land of tigers, maharajahs and fabulous forts on a visit to northern India. The old palace at the top of a winding, climbing, road through the town of Karauli, has a […]

Lifestyle

Can’t You Hear Me Knocking? Not With Jabra Elite 65es!

June 14, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

Ever got last minute tickets to see your favourite band? Of course you have. Ever ridden the night bus home afterwards, listening to the group’s classic album? Thought so. Ever nearly lost your cool when […]

European Travel

A Cultural Visit To The Isle Of Wight

June 5, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

It’s easy to get to the Isle of Wight, just drive onto the ferry at Portsmouth and enjoy the ride of an hour. There’s plenty to keep you busy on board, café, bar etc and […]

European Travel

Antwerp: Beer, Art And Frites

June 3, 2018 Our Man On The Ground 0

Flying from the super quick Southend Airport it took just 45 minutes to get there. The first-class lounge brings long lost glamour back to flying. Hostess Dawn will take your order and mix your cocktail […]