David has been covering the travel scene for more almost 40 years, combining this passion with his life as a Fleet Street journalist.
Much of his early writing was for the Press Association and many of his features over the years have featured in The Mail on Sunday, TravelMail and, more recently, The Independent and the i. He is also a regular contributor to TripAdvisor.
Portofino’s magnificent Splendido Mare is set to re-open in April 2021 following a complete renovation by the Paris design agency, Festen Architecture. The rebirth of ‘The Mare’, a Belmond Hotel, revives the timeless allure of Portofino, embraced within a charming guesthouse. “We like to work on the transformation of classical spaces – delving into a
A good night’s sleep has been one of the casualties of the pandemic, causing many to suffer from vivid and disconcerting dreams or endless bouts of insomnia. According to research conducted by the Lockdown Dreams Project over the past year, three-quarters of people around the world have been experiencing more vivid dreams. So, to mark
To celebrate the highly-anticipated return of long-haul holidays and weekend city breaks, Hard Rock International is encouraging guests to Get Away Together, offering up to 50 per cent room discounts and exclusive benefits across its hotel portfolio for bookings made by 30 April. Each participating hotel is offering early check-ins, late check-outs and a fully
Thompson Hollywood, the luxury boutique hotel situated on Wilcox Avenue, near Hollywood and Vine, is set to be unveiled in Spring 2021. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy its prime location within the heart of the Los Angeles Vinyl District, an avant-garde project developed by Relevant Group that is breathing new life into the area.
Contemporary comfort meets heritage charm at the ACES Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, which has opened its doors on the fifth floor of the Kota Raya Complex, one of the famous landmarks of the Malaysian capital. This brand-new hotel aims to offer a vibrant and cosy stay experience to the different needs of travellers, from no-frills affordable
The newly opened Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel offers an enviable blend of stylish beach city living and contemporary comfort overlooking the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf and the dazzling skyline. Designed as a total travel solution for both short and long-stay guests, whether it’s the place to enjoy a long weekend away or
TopGolf, the global sports and entertainment company, kicked off the New Year with a game-changer for Dubai residents and visitors with its first venue in the Middle East and Asia. The venue, spanning a vast 60,000 square feet on three floors, accommodates 1,100 guests, and features 96 climate-controlled hitting bays with more than 300 state-of-the-art
Lifestyle hospitality brand Locke opened its third London property in bustling Bermondsey in September. Bermonds Locke comprises 143 studio apartments designed to be lived in, each equipped with fully fitted kitchens and laundry facilities, as well as living space, offering guests another way to stay than the traditional hotel room. It is also home to
The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok on the Chao Praya River is finally welcoming guests having been forced to delay its opening in April because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The hotel, part of Bangkok’s first “urban resort” designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, is located along 200 metres of open riverfront and is the only waterfront site with
Following the announcement that South Africa was re-opening its borders to international visitors looking to stay at least three months in the country, Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard has invited UK visitors looking for a long-term stay to its beautiful private Manor House. Forming part of the luxury collection of properties from Virgin Limited Edition,