Travel

Ischia

7th April 2012
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Ischia is a volcanic island renowned for its spas. It is also home to the beautiful gardens of ‘La Mortella’, which were the creation of Susana Walton, wife of composer William Walton. If you’d like an article written, or a review of a particular hotel, restaurant, activity, please contact me. Alternatively, check out my Time Out…

Procida

6th April 2012
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Pretty Procida is the smallest, and certainly the quietest, of the three islands off the coast of Naples – a mere four square miles, with a relatively dense population of 10,000 people. It was the chosen film location for Michael Radford’s film Il Postino (1994), and you can still visit the little café where some…

Genoa

17th March 2012
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Petrarch described Genoa, the capital of Liguria, as ‘La Superba’. I know the city very well, visiting every year, and can write on the food, culture, nightlife and surrounding areas, so if you’re looking for a feature, please contact me. Here are my 10 Best Things to do in Genoa, written for Time Out online. I…

Amalfi Coast

7th March 2012
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Nightlife on the Amalfi Coast could obviously never compare with that of London or Paris, nor does it try; the towns are small and, come nightfall, evenings out will mostly be confined to eating and drinking excellent food and wine. But if your passion is classical music… Ravello’s Concert Society holds classical concerts from March…

Positano

7th March 2012
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  Review of Positano’s ‘Max’ restaurant First-class cooking in the heart of Positano Slap bang in the centre of Positano central, just off bustling piazza dei Mulini, Max is a little oasis of quiet serving up fine cooking at prices that, while not cheap, compare favourably for the area. Food and drink: The menu covers…

Naples

7th March 2012
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I decided to skip the private jet, and take the overnight train to Naples. I was about to spend the next seven days cycling and sailing. It’s cheap, eco-friendly and a lot of fun…

Capri . Things to do, places to stay, where to eat

7th March 2012
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Here’s a piece I wrote for Traveldudes of the best things to do on the island of Capri. If you’d like an article written, or a review of a particular hotel, restaurant or activity, please contact me.   The lure of Capri… Sex and glamour Jackie Onassis, Tiberius, Capri pants – the island of Capri is synonymous…

Sorrento

7th March 2012
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I wrote an article on the best things to do in Sorrento, for Flydoscope. Click here for my 10 Best Hotels in Sorrento, compiled for Time Out. Read my blog about the ‘Land of the Sirens’ here. If you’d like an article written, or a review of a particular hotel, restaurant, activity, please contact me.

Ravello

7th March 2012
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Ravello’s Palazzo Avino is one of the finest hotels I’ve ever stayed at, and the service some of the best I’ve experienced; let’s just say that it involved a full camera disc, with at least three more days of photo-shooting, and it was all sorted out beautifully by the concierge. Then there’s the Michelin-starred restaurant,…