How can that quintessentially British tradition – afternoon tea – be executed so well in a hotel on the Portuguese island of Madeira? The answer, of course, is that Reid’s Palace hotel has a long tradition with the British, starting with its founder, William Reid, a Scot. Even today, over 40 per cent of the

With its French influences, you know that this city will not let you down as far as food, fashion and chic is concerned. But Montreal has even more to crow about – the world’s first floating spa.   Handily moored downtown, the former ferry boat is entirely devoted to being a floating indulgence. Unlike many spas,

Situated right in the middle of town, this boutique hotel – large enough to offer good facilities; small enough to be friendly – is well placed for both shopaholics and general tourists alike.   A former office building, try to get a room with a view from the floor length windows that let in natural

Kipling Zasha wheeled duffel cabin bag UK price: £121.53 Pros: Attractive, sturdy, easy manoeuvrability Cons: More outside pockets needed Verdict: Ideal weekend and/or cabin bag Rating: Available from:Amazon.co.uk   Product Review   I’ve been lugging around a boring black shoulder bag for some time now and knew when I tested this that I ought to

Delicate Arch is a spectacular freestanding natural Arch, over 50 feet tall, situated in Arches National park, near Moab, Utah.   Park in the Wolfe car park and prepare for a fairly strenuous uphill walk of just over a mile, to view it. Part of the appeal of this walk, mainly over slick rock, is

The cookery school is situated in the Little Karoo, right in the middle of the charming small town of Price Albert.  With a waterway trickling through along the road and a friendly, laid back atmosphere, it’s more a throw-back to the 1950’s than a town in the 21st century.   Lead by personable head chef Vanie Padayachee,