Luxury leisure and hotel company Belmond creates luxury barge adventures in rural France. Belmond Afloat is visiting the verdant and picturesque regions of Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, and Provence. In 1966 Richard Parsons, a Reuter’s news reporter, had the idea to convert an old coal barge into a passenger ship accommodating 20 guests to travel … Read more
“Given our adventurous appetite, why not start by building a better bucket list? One that’s a notch or two higher on the intrepid scale with destinations that have just as much wow factor as, say, the Inca trail, but far fewer tourists.” According to Booking.com research polling 34,000 respondents across 17 global markets, we are … Read more
What’s the perfect white or rosé to go with grilled fish? Where can you get a bargain red or fizz for the barbecue? Observer Food Monthly guides you through the season
Château de Pommard Restores Clos Marey-Monge Designation. French Château de Pommard has existed for 300 years, thanks to the Micault family, one of the oldest in Pommard, the comune in the Côte-d’Or department of Burgundy in eastern France, famous for its Côte de Beaune wine production. As a counsellor of King Louis XV, Vivant Micault … Read more
From the office party to a big night out with friends, here are eight ways to spruce up your partywear this season without resorting to black tie