Holiday 2018

The February half-term provides the perfect opportunity to escape to the Alpine slopes and the Austrian resort of St. Anton is one of the best family destinations. Known as the ‘Cradle of Alpine Skiing’ due to its pioneering role in promoting modern skiing, the resort remains one of Austria’s most popular. With over 300km of marked ski runs, as well as an extensive off-piste area and first-class instructors, St. Anton provides a safe skiing environment for all the family to enjoy, whilst older teenagers will be kept entertained by its legendary après parties. The evening is a great time to reflect on the special memories you have made on the slopes – do so in style at the Verwallstube restaurant. Sitting at over 2,000 metres above sea level, soak in incredible views of the nearby Valluga Mountain as you tuck into head chef Bernhard Neuhold’s exquisite menu – highlights include the stuffed calamari and the much-loved Wiener schnitzel. Couples can … [Read more...] about Best Luxury Holiday Destinations in February 2020 –

The sounds of police sirens and loudspeakers startled Elle Moore a few minutes before midnight. She was scared she would be punished for drinking beer on the streets and rushed back to her hotel in the Old Quarter. The Irish native could not help but think that if she were in Dublin at this time, she would be heading out to some bar. … [Read more...] about Don’t stop the clock at midnight, nightlife seekers tell Hanoi

David Whiteford, chair of the North Highland Initiative, said: ‘From the very beginning, the North Highland Initiative’s aim in creating the North Coast 500 was to market the North Highland area’s wonderful tourism offerings in a way that would stimulate economic growth. … [Read more...] about North Coast 500 has helped ‘boost Scottish economy by £22m’

There are dozens of rooms, secret passages, and interactive objects that you can play with. The premise is that something mysterious has happened inside of a Victorian house which has caused it to dissolve the nature of space and time. A highlight for me was entering through one of the passages that looks like a vintage refrigerator! Thankfully, photos and video are allowed and it is open to the public every day except for Tuesdays. … [Read more...] about A Weekend Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico

The building was chosen to become the hotel for a number of reasons; one being the history of the property. As it was the office of the most prominent government lawyer in Malta it has a fascinating history. Throughout 2017 and 2018 time was spent renovating the building and enhancing it, walls had to be moved to increase room space, and historical features restored. You will notice the original bannister which travels right up the whole building, the bannister is 200 years old and fell during the second world war. The finished product is something which is classical and elegant, it feels contemporary but there are also strong link in the building’s past in the interior design and architecture. In addition to this Mark wanted something which also felt Maltese as so many of the hotel’s on the island have lost this and have a cookie cutter feel to them. … [Read more...] about The Barrister Hotel