by Jaillan | Sep 30, 2018 | Bologna, Italy, Luxury holiday homes, Popular, Self-catering
Are you a fountain of knowledge about weekends in Italy? Or more of a freshman when it comes to booking Italian breaks? Either way, you can’t fail to fall in love with the university town of Bologna after a stay at L8 Boutique Apartments. Bologna is home to the... 
by Boutique Travel Blog | Sep 2, 2018 | Boutique hotels, Brittany, Europe, France, Spa hotels
There’s really never been a better time to dive into the delights of Brittany in Northern France. Even if you’ve only a couple of days to spare, sailing from the UK via ferry with Brittany Ferries, into the ports of Saint-Malo and Roscoff. has never been quicker,... 
by Boutique Travel Blog | Jul 8, 2018 | Europe, Luxury hotels
There’s no doubt summer is here and it is set to stay for a while yet and it is the perfect time to take your beau for a romantic short break in Europe. From the cobbled alleys of Edinburgh to the sun-drenched beaches of Dubrovnik, here are our top seven places... 
by Lucy Dodsworth | Jun 24, 2018 | Boutique hotels, Historic hotels, Malta, Popular
Valletta, Malta’s golden capital city, is a maze of narrow streets rolling up and down hills, past churches and pavement cafés, with every corner decorated with statues and colourful balconies. The city’s concentration of historic architecture means the... 
by Boutique Travel Blog | May 23, 2018 | Europe, France
Just the thought of southern France brings stunning images to mind — endless lavender fields and vineyards, stunning fortified hilltop medieval towns and picturesque villages, not to mention the glamorous beach resorts and luxury yacht-filled marinas. There really is... 
by Boutique Travel Blog | Mar 7, 2018 | Iceland, Mexico, Spain
From the team of Boutique Travel Blog, three very different suggestions for a great holiday this spring – hunt the Northern Lights, explore Catalunya or unwind on the Mayan Riviera. Which would be your perfect spring break? Iceland and the Northern Lights By Amanda,... 
by Guest Author | Jan 19, 2018 | Romania, With a local
Join Romanian, Marius Iliescu, from Romanian Friend, as he takes us on a tour of the top ten castles and fortifications to visit in Romania. Romania has had a long and riotous history during which many castles, fortresses and fortified settlements were built to... 
by Boutique Travel Blog | Nov 5, 2017 | Brighton, Europe, Historic hotels, Ireland, Luxury hotels, Northern Europe, Popular, Scotland, Wales
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 –... 
by Boutique Travel Blog | Apr 9, 2017 | Belfast, Europe, London, Northern Europe, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Here at Boutique Travel Blog, we are all big fans of food and drink tours. They’re an excellent way to get to know a new culture. We’ve also been impressed by the many great tours and tastings on offer here in the UK, where most of us are based.... 
by Kathryn Burrington | Feb 5, 2017 | Belfast, Europe, Food and Drink, Northern Europe, Northern Ireland, Restaurant Reviews
When OX opened on historic Oxford Street in Belfast in 2012, it soon became the most talked about restaurant in town. In 2015 it was awarded an eagerly anticipated Michelin Star to add to its ever-growing collection of accolades. Its clientele is eclectic, attracting... 
