Olivia Greenway writes about Istanbul’s thriving luxury hotel and restaurant scene

When the fashion for serving food in or on something other than a plate first caught my attention – what, ten to fifteen years  years ago? – it was a bit of a novelty. I can remember having French fries served in a mini chip frying basket and thought it was rather cute. But now,

SLH is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2015. It has 520 hotels in its portfolio and is growing every year.   During his address to journalists at the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes before our meeting, Paul Kerr stressed the importance of brand with the disappearance of independence – this is especially noticeable in

Olivia Greenway spends two days in South Africa’s city by the sea

The unusually hot summer of 1858 gave rise to the Great Stink in London, the unpleasant smell of noxious waste emanating from the River Thames even causing discomfort for MPs, with Disraeli seen dashing from the House with a handkerchief over his nose.   In 2014, we may have another smell to contend with –

An veteran with over 20 visits, Olivia Greenway suggests top tips for first timers to India