Feast on Ardglass king prawns, Fivemiletown goats’ cheese, Lissara Duck or Hereford steak from Joel Meekes’ Farm in Strangford. I doubt that the mangos for the mango and mint cheesecake were produced locally, but I’m glad they made it to the table. From the Slieve Donard Hotel’s Oak Restaurant, the views over Dundrum Bay are […]
Zurich’s Zenith, The Dolder Grand Hotel
Switzerland, land of milk and honey; its foresight in deciding not to join the European Union could be seen as an attribute contributing to its enduring calm. Instead of a mountain of debt, Switzerland has the Alps, fondue and a lesser known secret; great wine, which they quite rightly refuse to export. One entry point […]
Le Quartier Français, South Africa
Le Quartier Français is rated 36th in the world on the San Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurants 2011 listing. No mean feat for a small boutique hotel in the valley village of Franschoek, part of the Cape winelands of South Africa. Love is abundant here, though not necessarily included – honeymooners flock there, but don’t […]
Bali. Sunsets, Rice Fields, Volcanoes. Sleep, Eat, Explore
Say ‘Bali’ and most people think paradise. In fact its second name is ‘The Island of the Gods’. There are stunning sunsets, sculpted rice paddies, volcanoes and temples at every turn. An abundance of activities pervade the island; diving and cycling are popular, as is surfing. It is not unusual to find surf boards strapped to […]
Tivoli Jardim, Lisbon – Comfort, Convenience, Space
The Tivoli Jardim was the first hotel in the Tivoli Hotels & Resorts chain to open featuring the group’s revamped corporate image. Following substantial remodelling work the Tivoli Jardim reopened with 119 totally redecorated rooms, a new Olivier Avenida restaurant and redesigned meeting rooms and public areas. The total investment was more than three million […]