British Summer Time may often seem to be a contradictory term, but if you're in need of a sprinkling of sunshine while our own thermometers struggle to hit double digits, the island of Cyprus offers a year-round respite only 4 hours away by plane.

While the peak temperatures of July...

If you're travelling to London and want to stay in a fantastic five star hotel, choose one of my favourite London hotels mentioned below.

The Connaught, Mayfair

The Connaught is one of London's most elegant hotels, with wodnerful restaurant and bar offerings.

Here is a selection of private dining rooms across London for your next big event, party or business meeting.

HKK Restaurant, The City

HKK is the latest restaurant by the Hakkasan Group behind Liverpool Street station. Inspired by Chinese heritage the room is adorned with hand painted gold...

What a year 2012 has been for new restaurants in London - it often felt like there was a new opening every day! But with a restaurant scene as diverse, accomplished and ever-changing as London, only the very best will become firm favourites. Here are my thoughts on

Looking for somewhere new to enjoy a cocktail in London? Here are my tips on London's new bars opening this autumn.

Ling Ling at Hakkasan Hanway Place

The original Hakkasan, located at 8 Hanway Place, launched their new bar 'Ling Ling' on Thursday 1st November. Every week from...

Whether it's a birthday, anniversary or a dirty weekend away, we all need a weekend break from time to time. I share my tips on how to make the most of a last minute mini break.

Save Time and be a VIP

Save time at the airport by...

Looking for the best restaurants for a business lunch in London? Read on for my guide to the best London has to offer for an important business lunch or meeting.

L'Anima, Liverpool Street

L'Anima offers contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings...

The Principality of Monaco is one of those mythical places that has featured as a necessary stopover in the summer months for movie stars, captains of industry and royalty alike. It is a place to be seen, to wear your best outfits and to put it all on black at...

Emyr Thomas continues his tour of the Cote d'Azur with a visit to Cap Estel in Eze-bord-de-mer.

You may have heard of Cap Ferrat and Cap d'Antibes, both exquisite destinations on the Cote d'Azur, but not many will have heard of Cap...

A former 13th-century hunting lodge is now home to Lime Wood, one of the UK's chicest boutique country house hotels, a mere two hours from London, in the New Forest Park.

The interiors, from celebrated designer David...

London has an abundance of world-class luxury hotels but sometimes you want to feel like you're at home. Introducing onefinestay, which makes you feel just that. Except that you're in another person's home.

One of the main attractions is that each...

South Beach is Miami's Art Deco jewel, a place full of energy and excitement, with a vibrant beating heart. The Setai's Zen-like tranquillity and Asian elegance offers a welcome contrast to both the frantic pace and the plethora of uber-designed, modern boutique hotels that...

By Emyr Thomas

The Dorchester Collection is synonymous with grand, iconic hotels in some of the world's most desirable destinations, with each hotel as stylish and sophisticated as the next.

2011 was a great year for London food enthusiasts with an extraordinary number of new restaurants, a large proportion of which were of an excellent quality. Here's myguide to best new openings of 2011.

Dinner By Heston

2011 started with a bang in January...

With each new year comes new experiences, new trends and the occasional unfortunate fad. Here's Bon Vivant's opinion on the food and travel trends that we will face in 2012.

Restaurant and Food Trends for 2012

Repeat Customers

2012 and beyond will be about focusing on customer loyalty and retention,...

The Four Seasons brand is synonymous with stylish, sophisticated hotels providing the ultimate in comfort and 5 star amenities, which is particularly true of its property in Midtown Manhattan. Towering over 57th Street, between Park and Madison, The Four Seasons is one of New York's finest hotels, which...

With its red geraniums and signature red awnings, the Plaza Athénée blooms with elegance and glamour on the beautiful avenue Montaigne. On entering the lobby, you are immediately aware of a discrete, stylish operation, oozing with charm from every corner with a team of friendly, dedicated and highly...

2011 has seen a flurry of new openings, starting with a bang in January with Heston Blumenthal's first foray into the London restaurant scene at the Mandarin Oriental with Dinner by Heston.

Some of London's other highly acclaimed chefs have also spread...