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.
A modern five-storey building is being added to a beautiful Georgian former schoolhouse in Alnwick to create Northumberland’s newest luxury getaway in summer 2024. Bailiffgate Hotel is located in the historic former premises of Duchess High School, overlooking the Barbican entrance to Alnwick Castle. With 48 bedrooms, suites, and apartments, as well as a stylish
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbour will be the first completely new-build resort to open in Southwest Florida in more than 13 years when it opens its doors on Friday (15 December). Set upon the Peace River and Florida Gulf Coast, the premier resort has 785 well-appointed guest rooms including 189 top-tier luxury Sunsuites, 20 dining options
The launch of The George in October will bring an exciting lifestyle destination to the heart of the vibrant city of Tel Aviv. Located just minutes from the renowned Rothschild Avenue, the development will offer 170 rooms, 40 of them designed for extended stays, four unique dining experiences, open work areas as well as a
Housed in an historic building on the former grounds of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace, the newly opened Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars claims a prime spot in the City of London business and leisure district. Guests can stay connected to all that the capital has to offer, with Underground and rail stations just minutes away,
Ella Resorts is making final preparations ahead of the opening on 20 April of not one but two properties just moments away from the mediaeval city of Rhodes. Helea Family Beach Resort and Elissa Lifestyle Resort overlook the Aegean Sea on one of the most illustrious sandy beaches on the island, Kallithea beach, both of
The introduction Radisson Collection’s first hotel to the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius coincides with the 700th anniversary of one of the largest surviving medieval towns in Northern Europe. Originally known as the Radisson Blu Royal Astoria, the hotel is now reborn as the Radisson Collection Vilnius Astoria following an extensive renovation. Ideally situated in the
Privately-owned by the same family for six generations, Hattvika Lodge combines the authenticity of life in Ballstad, a picturesque fishing village just above the Arctic Circle, with the comfort and stylish design for which Scandinavia is so well known. Situated on the small island of Vestvågøya in Norway’s idyllic Lofoten archipelago, the lodge offers exclusive
The last thing you want while travelling is to end up on your sick bed or, in a worst case scenario, hospitalised in a far flung destination. But, with proper planning and by keeping fit during your trip, there’s a good chance both can be avoided. Here, HotelView guest columnist Anya Willis offers tips on