When the Hotel Becomes the Destination You know, it’s funny seeing this becoming a trend because I’ve been doing it for years. Long before the stats proved it, the double page spreads of Conde Nast Traveller and Mr and Mrs Smith had me booking holidays based on hotels that caught my ima gination. And no, I don’t mean all-inclusive resorts where you simply check in and stay put. I’m talking about hotels so inspiring that they become  the experience, setting the tone for eve

The coffee machine clicks off behind me. Outside, a gull cuts across the horizon and the air smells faintly of seaweed and someone else’s...

(Ok, 6 But who's counting when it's this good?) Modern life is full-on, isn’t it? You’re all living in the same house but rarely in the same moment. One of you, is in Doha on business, the other’s juggling school runs, football kits, Latin homework and the kind of emotional admin that doesn’t fit in a calendar. I like recommending products or experiences that align with the themes and values of this blog. So yes, there are affiliate links* in this post. If you choose to make