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Hein Broekhoven, General Manager of Hotel Carlton Madagascar

September 18, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

In our continuing series of hotelier interviews, I recently spoke with Hein Broekhoven, who is General Manager of the five-star Hotel Carlton Madagascar to ask what inspired him to follow a career in hospitality and […]

Sheraton Grand Salzburg

September 12, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

This excellent 5-star hotel is situated next to the Salzburg Conference Centre in Salzburg’s financial district and backs onto a beautiful public park that is part of the stunning grounds of the Mirabell Palace. It […]

Heritage Awali Golf and Spa Resort

August 31, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A deft swing of the heavy knife and the perfect drink for the beach was served up in style by the easy going barman. It’s all about nature at the Heritage Awali and what better […]

Ancient City of Matera in Southern Italy

August 14, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 54

An historic, hypnotic metropolis hidden inside the hillside of Basilicata. A tribute to terrain and a treasure trove of panorama, where ancient cave dwellings are bedrooms and cafés are carved into cliffs. Bordering Puglia, Calabria […]

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 […]

Asimina Suites Hotel, Paphos

May 25, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 1

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 […]

Rodrigo Buanafina, General Manager of Gili Lankanfushi

March 31, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

In the second of our new series of hotelier interviews, I spoke with Rodrigo Buanafina, who is General Manager of the stunning five-star eco-resort Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives’ North Malé Atoll, just 20 minutes […]