Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Spoken Word: Travel Writers

 ‘In spite of all hardships, discomforts and sicknesses, the lure of exploration still continues to be one of the strongest lodestars of the human spirit, and will be so while there is the rim of an unknown horizon, in this … Continue reading

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Andaz West Hollywood

From the moment one enters Andaz West Hollywood smack bang in the middle of the Sunset Strip, greeted by a host who offers you a glass of wine whilst checking you in on a netbook, one just knows that this is going to be a relaxed stay. There’s no … Continue reading

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Giger and Gruyère

Last night I watched Alien; a film I last viewed around ten years ago, and was once again struck by its utter brilliance. Although made in 1979, nothing about the film looks dated. Directed by Ridley Scott, this science fiction horror epic went on … Continue reading

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Hatfield’s, Los Angeles

As a Brit, dining out in LA can sometimes be a little tricky. Unlike London and New York, where fancy restaurants usually demand a fancy outfit, dining in LA is a great deal more casual. Sure, if you dine out at Wolfgang … Continue reading

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Palazzo Margherita – Francis Ford Coppola’s New Italian Resort

I’m very excited about Francis Ford Coppola’s latest addition to his expanding stable of award-winning resorts. Opening this week, Palazzo Margherita, situated in the beautiful town of Bernalda in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy, looks set to be another superbly stylish, tranquil and … Continue reading

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