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.
After nearly two decades offering luxury Maldivian hospitality on Fesdu Island, W Maldives decided it was time to go a step further. Now, following a bold, full-scale transformation, this island escape, nestled in the North Ari Atoll, is getting ready to welcome guests once again. From the beginning of March the resort is to reopen
The quintessentially British London Marriott Hotel County Hall brought in the New Year with 35 new river rooms and suites offering bigger and better views of iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. Set in the former Greater London Council building on London’s South Bank, these new additions
From this month the 93-bedroom Signature London, J Marylebone Hotel is being rebranded to become voco London Marylebone under RBH management. Launched in 2018, voco has become the fastest growing premium brand part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family of brands. IHG currently has 12 voco hotels in the UK and more than 150
Hilton gave Woking a Halloween treat on Friday (29 October) by celebrating the opening of its new 189-room hotel in the heart of the Surrey town’s ongoing regeneration project. Located in the newly developed Victoria Square, the hotel is within walking distance of 150 shops, restaurants, the New Victoria Theatre Woking, the Italia Conti dance
Since its opening in the Spring, The Chancery hotel has become a new beacon of luxury in the heart of Dublin. Located behind Dublin Castle, it offers guests a blend of modern sophistication, timeless design and exceptional service, providing a base from which to explore this vibrant city. Dubbed Little Italy because of the Italian
Now accepting reservations: The legendary Four Seasons Hotel New York gets ready to reopen its doors
Excitement continues to build as Four Seasons Hotel New York prepares to reopen its doors and welcome guests back in November. Long a favoured address of both Manhattanites and travellers from near and far, this iconic hotel is a vibrant heartbeat in the City That Never Sleeps, placing guests at the centre of it all.
London’s skyline has a new jewel in its crown with the arrival of Park Hyatt London River Thames. Perched on the banks of the Thames in the burgeoning Nine Elms district, this luxe retreat offers a fresh perspective on the capital. With its prime riverside location, just a short walk from the revitalised Battersea Power
Villa Resorts, one of the leading Maldivian-owned resort groups, is counting down to the launch on 1 November of Villa Haven, a peaceful secluded retreat designed to stimulate the senses. Located in the South Ari Atoll, the luxury escape is 35 minutes by seaplane from Male’, with 73 villas and residences ranging from Haven Reserve
Italy’s film and music royalty gathered recently on the rooftop of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel to celebrate the 90th birthday of beloved cinematic luminary and icon, Sophia Loren. And to mark the occasion, the hotel announced the creation of the Sophia Loren Suite in honour of its most glamorous guest. Almost 200 guests including
Nestled above the breath-taking Dades Valley, at the heart of the High Atlas Mountains, lies Morocco’s latest luxury boutique hotel, Eden. Paying homage to local craftmanship, heritage and culture in unity with modern comforts and superb design, the hotel, pictured top of page, burst onto the scene earlier this year with exquisite Moroccan flair and