The grandson of the famous shoemaker, Salvatore Ferragamo explains why Il Borro, with its Tuscan medieval setting, appeals to both wine connoisseurs and wedding parties I am in Florence on an unusually warm day in
Without sounding like I’ve done the town, I have actually slept in many wonderful beds – I’m talking here about five star hotel ones for the most part - abodes of the clean, crisp, 600
I am a self confessed, self proclaimed spa junkie. And in these days of political correctness, diplomacy and democratization, I am not ashamed to say that I enjoy moments of unadulterated pleasure and luxury. Food
Feasting in France is memorable wherever you go; quaint countryside, chic cities or areas famous for great wines or a particular cheese. So, when I recently went on a quick 5 day spin with a
FRUILI, home to Pinot Grigio, the world’s favourite wine …and much more for the foodie traveller! Diary of a serial wine lover… Italy now seems to be quite a favoured destination with Indian tourists –
1. Go on a gondola ride right down the Grand Canal, into the lagoon and back through Cannaregio, an older part of the city. 2. Stay as centrally as you can afford. Will save you
Travelling within India can rarely be done on an impulse. You need time, organisational skills and local friends to help you...as I recently discovered when I recently spent a week in Chettinad with a girlfriend,
They smell like old socks to some but are like nectar to others. Cheeses today are being used on Pizzas, Tacos, on toast, served on a Cheese Board at society dinners or just munched as
Maldives was on my ‘bucket list’ for a while but nothing really prepared me for the eco friendly luxury resort, Soneva Fushi which we chose to as our retreat for 4 days. I assumed it
If you open any foreign cookery book, you will find reams written on, “the right pan for this and the correct knife for that”. Like the store cupboard, you will end up with drawers full
