They met, shared a night or two (or more) together, and went their separate ways?notes to shelters gone but not forgotten. See the full post >

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It is inspired by the seaside town of Portofino in Italy and the similarities are striking, from the cleverly disguised block towers designed to look like individual villas, to the cobblestone pavements and rustic fishing boats moored in the harbour. The array of amenities is impressive and the dining is superb. See the full post […]

This comfortable, well-located, family-owned, hotel belongs to Lisbon’s small Heritage Group, a collection which brims with history and a sense of place. It was re-furbished last year, breathing new life into the antique-filled rooms, whilst retaining its real home-from-home atmosphere. See the full post >

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This aparthotel is well positioned in the attractive 18th-century heart of Lisbon with its wide boulevards and characteristic patterned cobblestones. The Art Deco building was originally a cinema and is now treasured as a national monument. See the full post >

This attractive 18th-century palace delivers a real feel of authentic Lisbon, with its rich interior detail, flower-filled courtyards and literary past as home to the Maia family, immortalised in Eҁa de Queiroz’s 19th-century classic Os Maias. See the full post >

The latest entrant in the Franschhoek valley has raised the bar and then some. It is perched on the slopes of the Dassenberg and there are just 17 elegant rooms. Expect sublime views of the landscaped gardens and oak-lined river, an arresting art collection and excellent facilities. See the full post >

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