Top 10 Medieval Castles, Citadels and Fortresses to visit in Romania
Step back in time through a turbulent history and discover the ten best medieval castles, citadels and fortresses to visit in Romania.
Top 10 historic hotels in the British Isles
It’s always a pleasure to stay in a hotel with a bit of history behind it and in the British Isles, namely the islands of Great Britain, Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles, there are plenty to choose from. The region is rich in historic buildings - castles...
Sustainable driving with Toyota, Prius Plug-in Hybrid Review
She’s sleek, she’s stylish……and, most importantly of all, she’s sustainable. ‘She’ is Toyota’s newest, state-of-the-art Prius Plug-in Hybrid car, and earlier this year I was given the opportunity to drive her on a 1-day #50kmRoadTrip through the coastal and...
Top 6 food and drink tours in the UK
We at Boutique Travel Blog love food tours, so we’ve brought together a collection of the very best food and drink tours in the UK. Eat, drink and be merry!
Restaurant Review: OX of Belfast – surprisingly affordable Michelin star dining
Where can you get Michelin Star quality for under £30? At OX, in Belfast. Read on to see if this award-winning restaurant is worth the hype.
Why you should visit Luxembourg
How much do you know about Luxembourg? We all know it's there. Somewhere in central Europe. But not that many of us have been there or even know that much about it. Having recently spent a long weekend there, I'd like to share with you 5 reasons why I think...
Review: LaFavia, boutique B&B in Milan
Finding a home away from home in a city is always an absolute pleasure - there are far too many big scale hotels lacking any charm or personality. To find somewhere in Milan that has both and a lot more besides is marvellous. Staying at LaFavia 4 Rooms invites you...
Gran Melia Tenerife – the boutique Red Level
When I think about a holiday to Tenerife, the first thoughts that spring to mind are not – peaceful, luxury, relaxing and boutique. Yet at the Gran Melia Palacio de Isora this does indeed exist, within its rarified, adults only ‘Red Level’.
The Five Ultimate Driving Experiences in the UK
The petrol heads out there will appreciate the euphoric sensation that a great drive is capable of evoking. Here at Supercar Experiences, we are passionate about luxury vehicles and thrilling drives. The multifaceted UK landscape offers a range of driving experiences....
The 5 Best Spa Hotels in the French Alps
Year after year the French Alps attracts thousands of tourists, each more eager than the last to carve their path through the reliably thick snow that coats the remarkable mountain range. Luxury ski resorts such as Serre Chevalier, Courchevel and Megève guarantee a...
Review: Gar Anat Hotel Boutique, Granada
Granada, university city, home to the incredible Alhambra and the lovely Moorish Albaycin district finds The Gar Anat Hotel Boutique well-located between the city centre and the gorgeous old town. A small 17th-century palace once offering shelter to the peregrines or...
Corinthia Hotel London
Corinthia Hotel London is perfectly placed for a luxe London break with top sights nearby, sumptuous rooms, excellent dining and exquisite spa…
The Lugger Hotel – A Rural Cornish Idyll
The Lugger has been enjoying rave reviews from The Sunday Times and Conde Nast so I was thrilled to stumble across the property when I was researching a winter trip to Cornwall. The Lugger Hotel , Cornwall Tucked away in the tiny fishing village of Portloe in a former...
The Top Five Ultimate Drives in Europe
oShades on, music turned up loud, cruising along an empty road – it’s without doubt one of the best experiences for car lovers all over the world. But that pleasure is increased ten-fold when the road in question traverses some of the most breath-taking scenery on the...
Autumn in Italy, a time of harvest and celebration
Autumn in Italy is a magical time of year avoiding the heat and crowds of the summer. It’s a time of celebration and festivals with wine, chocolate and truffles on the menu.
Insider’s Guide to the Undiscovered French Riviera
Monaco, Cannes and St Tropez are all places which need little introduction such is their notoriety, but other areas of the French Riviera are equally spectacular without the crowds that are associated with the aforementioned glamour destinations of the Riviera. In...
Why you should visit the island of Formentera
When we think of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Ibiza and Mallorca come immediately to mind. Yet it’s time the spotlight shone on Formentera; a little slice of off-the-beaten-track heaven and only a mere 20 minutes from Ibiza. You'll find a great range of accommodation...
A City Guide to Cologne
Located across both sides of the Rhine river, the West German city of Cologne city is brimming with architecture, history and traditional culture. The City features hundreds of galleries and almost forty museums, presenting a range of exciting exhibitions and shows...
Beautiful holiday villa on the shores of Lake Como
Dama del Lago was built at the turn of the last century as a villa for the Italian aristocracy. This luxurious holiday property offers a modernised and exclusive accommodation, sleeping upto 14 people, on the shores of Lake Como, with private access to the lake for boat-mooring or bathing, all within a few miles of attractive town of Bellagio.
Formula E Grand Prix Launches in Monaco
Next month on 9th May 2015, Monaco will host the first Formula E Grand Prixin at what has to be our favourite motor racing circuit. It is certain to be an unforgetable race in what is proving to be a superb first season. Registration for the free tickets is now open.
