Solange Hando's BlogPosted by Solange Hando The Costa del Sol can prove a pleasant surprise for first time visitors, especially early or late in the season. There may be some unsightly buildings but every town has some lovely traditional lanes draped in vivid geraniums and bougainvillaea. Head inland to see the famous Andalusian white villages or the great ravine in Ronda and you soon fall in love with the Costa. There are some excellent hotels and for those who enjoy a round of golf, superb courses for all abilities. If you would like to read more, please click below. How to Choose a Resort on the Costa del Sol Costa del Sol Leading Hotels of the World Costa del Sol Top Excursions in the Sierra Posted by Solange Hando It's little wonder that deep in rural France, the Dordogne remains as popular as ever. The air is pure, the river emerald green and there are bucolic villages, medieval hilltop castles and unrivalled prehistoric sites. it's also a great place for food and wine with the famous vineyards of Cahors and Bergerac just on the doorstep.Traditional cuisine has made an amazing come back in recent years. The small town of Sarlat boasts over 60 restaurants and there are cooking holidays for those who like to prepare their food as well as eat it. If you would like to read more, please click below. Cooking Holiday in the Dordogne with Master Chef Posted by Solange Hando The Sorrento peninsula and Amalfi Coast claim some lovely resorts and superb scenery. From Sorrento to Positano, from Amalfi to hilltop Ravello, luxury hotels cater to a discerning clientèle who enjoy fine Italian cuisine and a glass or two of Campania wine or limoncello. You'll find beautiful linen and ceramics all along the coast but for exclusive designer shopping, head for the legendary Isle of Capri in the footsteps of myriad celebrities. But there's a lot to see and do in Capri besides shopping and if you feel you deserve a treat, stay overnight in one of its fabulous five star hotels. If you would like to read more, please click below. Five Star Luxury on the Isle of Capri Luxury Celebrity Shopping on Capri Island Ten Things To Do on a Day Trip to Capri Top Italian Resorts on the Amalfi Coast Five Star Luxury on the Amalfi Coast Posted by Solange Hando Paris never fades. Come rain or shine, whatever the season, this is one of the world's most visited capitals. Is it the romance as you glide along the river Seine or relax in a luxury hotel at the heart of town? The fine cuisine, the glamourous boulevards, the parks, monuments, or the fabulous views from the top of the Eiffel Tower? It may be all of those but above all, Paris is a city of culture, proud of its traditional landmarks but always open to new ideas, blending artistic flair and unbridled imagination. Where else would you turn a disused rail station into an art museum or design an elliptical room to display Monet Water Lilies? If you would like to read more, please click below.
Posted by Solange Hando After decades of civil war and a disastrous tsunami, Sri Lanka hopes at last for a brighter future. This little gem of an island has it all, from ancient culture to fine beaches fringed with luxury hotels and cool hill stations tucked among flower gardens and tea plantations. You can swim or sail, trek in lush nature reserves, past glistening waterfalls and lakes teeming with bird life, or discover fragrant spice gardens, sacred temples and shrines and the most amazing festivals. It's also a land of coconut palms, delicious food, fine crafts and precious stones, and traditional Ayurveda healing. If you would like to read more, please click below. |