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A hideaway in Umbria

A hideaway in Umbria

I recently returned from an amazing villa holiday in an area of Italy I’d only ever raced past on the autostrada. Well east of the main north south highway, north of Perugia and to the east of Lake Trasimeno, (where Hannibal trounced the Romans with his elephants you may recall), Tenuta di Murlo is a stunning private country estate of green rolling hills, olive groves and truffle hunters.

 

Written by James Dunford Wood

posted Wednesday, 23rd January 2019

Ten reasons Why I Love Finca Cortesin, Andalucia

Ten reasons Why I Love Finca Cortesin, Andalucia

Top reasons to love Finca Cortesin, Andalucia, Spain.

 

Written by Fiona Duncan

posted Monday, 2nd May 2022

Daydream-athon Friday

It’s grey and rainy and I’m feeling pretty basic so it's easy to lapse into daydreaming about going on holidays. And my musings take me back to a memorable hotel pool… And suddenly I’m browsing hotel pools… Oh wow…

posted Monday, 21st January 2019

Happy Birthday Ma’am

Happy Birthday Ma’am

To celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday here's some of of the places where she's stayed where you can too.

posted Wednesday, 23rd January 2019

Why I Love.....Spending time in the New Forest.

Why I Love.....Spending time in the New Forest.

Top reasons to love the New Forest in Hampshire.

 

Written by Fiona Duncan

posted Wednesday, 23rd January 2019

My Hotel Bugbears - A receptionist's welcome.

My Hotel Bugbears - A receptionist's welcome.

Fiona Duncan, Hotel Guru founder and Telegraph Travel's hotel expert, on hotel's welcoming small talk from receptionists.

 

Written by Fiona Duncan

posted Wednesday, 15th June 2016

Ten reasons Why I Love ....Pestana Palace, Lisbon

Ten reasons Why I Love ....Pestana Palace, Lisbon

Top reasons to love Pestana Palace, Lisbon, Portugal.

 

Written by Fiona Duncan

posted Monday, 18th February 2019

My Hotel Bugbears - Scatter cushions

My Hotel Bugbears - Scatter cushions

Fiona Duncan, Hotel Guru founder and Telegraph Travel's hotel expert. If you can’t make a bedroom look attractive without resorting to cushions, dear designers, you shouldn’t be in the game, I say.

 

Written by Fiona Duncan

posted Monday, 11th April 2016

Ten reasons Why I Love…. Hotel Endsleigh, Devon.

Ten reasons Why I Love…. Hotel Endsleigh, Devon.

Top reasons to love the Hotel Endsleigh, Devon. By Fiona Duncan

 

Written by Fiona Duncan

posted Wednesday, 23rd January 2019

Cornish Crackers

Cornish Crackers

Cornish Crackers! A great drive along the north coast of Cornwall for a blast of fun. Adrenalin watersports for all ages. Seasonal fare in a rustic setting inland.

 

Written by Fiona Duncan

posted Wednesday, 23rd January 2019

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