Walking, and staying at boutique hotels, in the Alps

A week’s walking in the Alps of Italy and Switzerland doesn’t have to mean nights in basic, and rather grim, refuges. Descend into the valleys each evening and you can dine and sleep well in pretty boutique hotels. At least that was the plan …

Planning family trips this year? 2012 Travelers’ choice hotels for families

2012 Travelers’ choice hotels for families   TripAdvisor has identified the most highly rated family-friendly properties covering popular hotspots for families worldwide. 2012 Travelers’ Choice award-winning Hotels for Families include 504 top family-friendly properties, recognized in 25 markets around the globe. Award winners were determined based on the hotels most highly rated by those who … Read more

Glamping with Bubble Tree: eco-tourism in transparent luxury tents

Galaxy Hotel, or how many stars you want A magic space, a dream, an unusual night under the stars. Spend an original night within a transparent bubble in the nature?  How would you fancy drifting off to sleep under the glow of the stars with the romantic city of Paris just a few kilometres down … Read more