Chateau de BagnolsBagnols, Beaujolais, France
Restored medieval château in the Beaujolais vineyards featuring Michelin‑starred dining, historic suites and a tranquil spa retreat
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Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand DucalLuxembourg City, Luxembourg
A temple of modernity, this centrally located hotel is a stylish choice for both business and leisure traveller, with rooftop bar and restaurant and a short walk from the old town
Sofitel Legend The GrandAmsterdam, Netherlands
An award winning five-star hotel that combines modern luxury with historic features. In the heart of Amsterdam, it offers fine dining, spacious suites, spa, indoor pool and canal views
Breidenbacher HofDüsseldorf, Germany
Historic grand hotel on Königsallee offering refined dining, elegant rooms and a modern spa in the heart of Düsseldorf
Hambleton HallOakham, Rutland, UK
Sitting high on the Hambleton peninsula stretching into the middle of picturesque Rutland Water, Hambleton Hall is a fine country house hotel with luxury rooms, fine gardens and Michelin star dining.
Europe by rail guidebook
A handy guide to travelling my rail in Europe. Update edition published regularly.
A Digital Detox in the Lake District
Lock your phones away and have a proper detox in the Lake District. We even used paper maps and spoke to people in pubs. Found out how Paul and Livvy managed to cope.
A guided London walk – Shakespeare and Dickens
London walks are a great way to find out more about the city. Just turn up and pay. Paul and Livvy show you how.
Purple Parking ‘meet and greet’ at London Heathrow airport
Flying from Heathrow Airport and want to drive there in your own car? Paul and Livvy tried the Purple Parking Meet and Greet service.
We visit Morecambe in Lancashire plus a little surprise
I found myself a unexpectedly in Morecambe last weekend. Paul needed to go for work so I tagged along. Normally,
A tale of two Sicilies and Taormina’s best hotels
Taormina can be busy and ‘touristy’ but Paul and Livvy suggest how to avoid the crowds and make the most of two wonderful hotels.
A Castle Fit For a King – Chateau de Bagnols, near LyonBagnols, France
This extraordinary hotel, not far from Lyon, was a pleasant surprise for Paul and Livvy.