Photo Courtesy of The Cannought Bar
While the cigar bar at Claridge’s is always a good option for pre-dinner cocktails the winning spot in London right now is the The Connaught Bar at the ultra-stylish Connaught. The Connaught is a supreme luxury 5 star hotel in the middle of Mayfair and one of London’s most [...]

Image Courtesy of Virgin Atlantic
I take my chihuahua, Gizmo, with me everywhere I travel. He’s accompanied me to the Rocky Mountains, sun bathed on California beaches, and even gone boating with me in New England. With new UK London quarantine regulations decreased from 6 months to 21 days, I can now consider making [...]

Photos by Patrick & Oscar Rignell
Why Paris just before Christmas? It’s so pretty. Chilly though. Pack gloves.
TO STAY CLOSE TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
The Montalembert is a fashion favourite. At Christmas time, you can curl up by the fire, nibble on gorgeous Christmas treats (thanks to the great in-house chef) and then wander out to eat chestnuts [...]

KUKI is tucked away in a little fishing village in a most unlikely location. From the outlook it is almost like a concrete castle, something you do not expect to see in Japan. We were greeted by two very small Japanese ladies dressed in I can only describe it as a steam driver outfit complete [...]

Photo Courtesy of Cecconi’s
Of course L.A.’s absolutely teeming with great places to eat but one of my recent finds that was completely delightful is Cecconi’s in West Hollywood. Open anytime but particularly nice for lunch seated on the terrace they have all your favourite Italian classics executed with a delicate and modern touch.
Cecconi’s [...]

Tie me kangaroo down sport! What’s that in the window of the world’s newest Louis Vuitton on Sydney’s George Street?
Streuth! It’s a great big kangaroo. And in the other huge picture window there’s a big old Aussie crocodile.
Time was when many Australians were embarrassed about their unique flora and fauna. (For the life of me, [...]

Photo by Roland Halbe
One of the most glamorous views of the Manhattan skyline is from the back of a wooden horse on Jane’s Carousel, located in Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO. Originally crafted in 1922 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the carousel consists of 48 horses and two chariots. The mastermind behind its restoration [...]