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.
It’s not quite what you would expect of a Christmas tree, but something extraordinary is exactly what you expect from the innovative Nobu Hotel Shoreditch. The hotel, which opened earlier this year, commissioned East London Origami artists Papershake to create a striking festive three-metre tall centrepiece for its lobby lounge. The result is a
Burgundy has long been considered the gastronomic heart of France and, nestled away in a tiny off the beaten track to the south of Beaune, the newly- restored Domaine de Cromey offers a French wine and food tasting experience to savour. A stay at the Baronial wine estate encompasses an array of gourmand adventures ranging
One of London’s most eagerly-anticipated hotel openings finally arrived on 1 July when Nobu, famed for its worldwide chain of restaurants, opened its first standalone hotel in Shoreditch. Located in the heart of the capital’s artistic quarter, the hotel offers a dynamic blend of Nobu’s signature east-meets-west philosophy and Shoreditch’s creative and industrial energy. The
When Richard Branson offered a replacement trip to 18 disappointed hens, he wasn’t just sending them on any old holiday, he was sending them to the nation’s number one hen do destination – Las Vegas. The gambling capital of the world beat other popular cities such as Barcelona and Amsterdam to claim the top spot
After eight years of tireless effort, Nanny Brow in Ambleside has been recognised for offering the best bed and breakfast in England, according to the AA. All the winners the AA B&B Awards 2017 were nominated by inspectors who rated more than 2,000 properties across the UK. The awards, presented at the London Landmark Hotel,
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has marked a milestone as its first-ever hotel and celebrated flagship in Paris, Le Méridien Etoile, revealed the completion of its multi-million pound renovation. Following the hotel’s transformation, it now boasts reimagined guestrooms, suites and the transformation of the hotel’s public spaces, including the legendary Jazz Club Etoile and brand’s