Egypt’s Old Cataract Hotel is without doubt one of our favourite places we have ever been lucky enough to stay in. We stayed at this grand old hotel before setting off on our Nile cruise on the glorious Steam Ship Sudan. It is undeniably charming, and its status as a piece of history is almost ...
CHECK IN: AL SEEF HERITAGE HOTEL, DUBAI
There is no shortage of accommodation to chose from in Dubai, with some of the most over the top, superlative hotels in the world on offer. Increasingly, there are also a number of smaller, more low key options opening. Al Seef Heritage Hotel, part of the Hilton Group, is one such hotel. Close to ...
CHECK IN: THE WINTER PALACE, LUXOR
Given the romance of early 20thC Egyptian travel, it is not surprising that there are a few establishments that have become a part of history themselves. If Cairo has Mena House and Aswan has The Old Cataract, Luxor has the Winter Palace. Thomas Cook & Son was responsible for turning this ...
A FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE TO CAIRO
I wasn’t sure what I would think of Cairo. The city is not usually my preferred habitat. I would much rather spend my time exploring the outdoors. And Cairo isn’t just any city, but a megacity, with population of over 22 million people. “Hustle and bustle” doesn’t even come close! So I ...
A WEEKEND IN SCARBOROUGH – ENGLAND’S OLDEST SEASIDE RESORT
Colourful beach huts. Soft serve ice cream. Brightly coloured buckets and spades. Donkey rides on the beach. Sandy toes and salty chips. Before international travel was as accessible, a summer holiday in an English seaside resort was a tradition enjoyed by generations of British families. ...
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