When we were looking for a hotel in Evora we were struck by the very reasonable room rate offered at the Hotel Evora Olive, a member of the Lux Hotel group, and […]
Where to stay in Evora: Hotel Evora Olive
Where to stay in Lisbon: Real Palacio hotel reviewed
We are big fans of the Grande Real Villa Italia hotel in Cascais and have stayed there many times so when we were planning our recent stay in Lisbon we thought we […]
A brilliant budget option in Bologna: Hotel Metropolitan
If you’ve been inspired by our blogs on Bologna’s attractions and food and are looking for a reasonably priced, well positioned hotel you might like to consider staying at the Hotel Metropolitan. […]
Caybeach Meloneras: Fun family-friendly option…but lacking finesse
The Caybeach Meloneras hotel is set in a good location in this popular tourist resort. It isn’t located along the promenade like many of the big, more expensive hotels, but it’s a […]
Want a city break in Spain? Caroline tries out Salamanca
Sometimes the big hitter cities such as Paris, Rome and Madrid can seem just too much like hard work. Then it’s time to start ticking off some of the second tier cities […]
Explore Portugal away from the Algarve with a relaxing stay at Caracara
Caroline explores what Central Portugal has to offer… It seems that most Brits holidaying in Portugal head to the Algarve. That’s a real shame because Central Portugal is a gem just waiting […]
Where to stay in Madrid: Choose Villa Real for affordable luxury
Caroline can recommend the Villa Real for a reasonably priced 5 star stay in Madrid but guards against taking the concierge’s advice as gospel! We are just back from four nights in […]
Vicenza: Good things come in small packages at Hotel Relais Santa Corona
Caroline suggests a new destination for those who have exhausted the big three Italian cities… If you love all that Italy has to offer but have exhausted the main cities such as […]
Hotel Montelirio, an accessible world away from the Spanish Costas
Caroline recommends the Hotel Montelirio in Ronda and has a chuckle at one guest’s gripe on Tripadvisor… The Andalucian hilltop village of Ronda is a world away from the Spanish Costas just […]
Majorca: Has Reads lost its sparkle?
Caroline wonders what has been going on at Reads since she visited in 2006. My husband and I spent a wonderful few days at Reads in Majorca in 2006 and it’s a […]