If you want to experience the Cotswolds dream in complete privacy, and soak in tubs side by side with a glass of champagne, then your date will blush with romance when entering the Little Scarlet. It’s incredibly popular, but then Unique Home Stays have any number of gorgeous 2-person getaway dreams on offer, check them out and take your pick. Surrey Beaverbrook does grand country house with a youthful style that’s plush and ...
Read More
Romance in the movies has the edge when the scenes are set in an autumnal setting ablaze in red, yellow and orange. But where to find the perfect spot to experience this in the UK? Leafy vistas with fireside dining and cosy weekend away accommodation are what we dream of at this time of the year. If you want to stay close to home, take a stroll through the leaves with me as ...
Read More
If you’re up for a trip across the Channel, then the chocolate box fantasy of Prague and its Christmas Market is not to be missed. During the festive season, the Czech Republic's capital becomes home to some of Europe's best Christmas markets with colourful, twinkling light displays and breathtaking Christmas trees. Prague already boasts a reputation as a beautiful city with its picturesque Old Town and enchanting buildings, however there's something particularly magical about ...
Read More
With multiple airlines and frequent flights, Copenhagen is just a quick and easy hop away for a stylish Scandinavian weekend. Fly direct with connections from the Middle East or from London on SAS or British Airways. For enthusiastic foodies, this is the place to go with 18 Michelin stars blazing the restaurant sky. The idea is to try something local so make sure you have reservations for lunch or dinner at Noma, Restaurant ...
Read More
With a magnificent landscape and a bit of imagination, there’s nothing like the big outdoors to ignite romance. Films like Mary Queen of Scots show off the grandeur of the Scottish landscape, and there’s nothing like an adventure to The Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland to inspire you. Expect four seasons in a day, but any excuse to dash inside to cosy up right? The Queen spends her ...
Read More
Zurich quite literally smells of money. It’s walking down the street, gliding through a hotel lobby, and slipping into the seats at the city’s best restaurants. Think Bond, think The Night Manager, think anything chic and European and you can’t get better than the bristling Swiss bank account efficiency of Switzerland. It specialises in perfection, like watches and Roger Federer, so you won’t find yourself ever complaining about dirt or something not ...
Read More