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Travel
Welcome to the ‘aparthotel’: Luxury accommodation proves a class apart
A CLUSTER of luxury apartments located in Georgian townhouses has trumped traditional hotels to claim one of the hospitality industry’s most prestigious awards.
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City guide: Annapolis, Maryland, USA
THE CAPITAL of the US state of Maryland, on Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, the city of Annapolis owes its birth to the water and it continues to be its lifeblood.
Travel: Hotel Plaza Athenee, Paris
IN THIS, its centenary year, the Plaza Athenee, with its art deco steel and glass canopy, baskets of tumbling red flowers and scarlet awnings, is as attractive as in its first flush of youth, when Josephine Baker and Rudolph Valentino gayly danced across its polished marble floors.
Travel: Goa, India
Goa’s reputation as a destination for alternative culture is well deserved, but head off the beaten track to discover its true mix of flavours
Travel: Croftgarrow, Highland Perthshire
DURING my time at The Scotsman, I’ve reported on wildlife-watching trips from the front seat of a Land Rover, the top deck of a sailing boat and even once from the back of a Highland pony.
Travel: St Ermin’s Hotel, London
YOU want a discreet hideout right in the heart of London? Go where the spies went. Get off the tube at St James Park, turn right into Caxton Place, right again into an elegant courtyard, and there you are – its name above the foyer in the least obtrusive lights you could imagine: St Ermin’s Hotel.
City guide: Abu Dhabi
NOW it may seem that in a country where summer temperatures top 50°C, the opportunities for meaningful sports-related activity are limited.
Travel: Kirkenes Snow Hotel, Arctic Norway
TIME for bed. I wore merino wool base layers, pyjamas, hat, muffler, balaclava and socks enhanced by heating pads. I was snuggled into a sleeping bag capable of withstanding temperatures of –30°C. I was still cold. Understandable, perhaps, as this was the Kirkenes Snow Hotel in Arctic Norway. Ron, my partner, and I flew for about two hours from Oslo to Kirkenes, an ice-free port inside the Arctic Circle, to stay in the Snow Hotel and then view the somewhat elusive, ethereal, mysterious aurora borealis – the northern lights.
Holiday cash runs out with two days to go
The average British holidaymaker runs out of cash five days into their seven-day break, according to research.
Warsaw packed with value
Poland provides the best-value five-star hotel accommodation, according to a survey conducted by a travel website.
Travel: Kilmartin Glen, Argyll
HISTORY lies thickly layered in Kilmartin Glen. I’m standing at Nether Largie Cairn South, the oldest of the five stone mounds that once comprised a linear cemetery, a complex of burial and ritual monuments that extended the length of this flat-bottomed Argyllshire valley.
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Travel 48 hours in Riga
ADAM SZÓSTKO whisks around the Latvian capital to admire the country’s rich history and Art Nouveau architecture
Edinburgh council set for major row over ‘tourist tax’ revival
EDINBURGH City Council has set itself on a collision course with hoteliers after reviving plans for a “tourist tax” for the capital - despite a previous plan being ruled out by the Scottish Government.
Travel: North Spain
People flock in their thousands to the lush northern coast of Spain as part of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, but there’s plenty there for non-believers too.
Travel: Uganda
WHEN a gigantic silverback lands with a thud in the Ugandan jungle a few feet from where you stand, it pays to have your wits about you
Travel: Norway
NORWEGIAN islands offer a change of pace, scenery and amazing wildlife, but it’s the people you’ll remember
1 commentTravel: Late Deals
MALTA: To celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee, the Phoenicia Hotel is offering a three-night package for £282 per person sharing, valid for travel between 2-6 June, including B&B accommodation, three-course dinner with wine on the first evening and a Moet Champagne afternoon tea.
Travel: Malta
Sitting on the shaded roof of a rustic farmhouse sipping a delicious array of crisp whites and sumptuous reds, I peered out into the endless sea of sun-kissed grapevines.
Travel: Fiji
ONCE occupied by cannibals, Fiji is these days home to one of the warmest welcomes on the planet
Travel: The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin
YOU NEED a reason to visit Port Appin the first time. Though it’s probably only an extra 20 minutes’ drive to reach than it would be to get to Oban from Edinburgh or Glasgow, the village is tucked away on the shores of Loch Linnhe, on a dead-end road, and is not the sort of place you would find simply passing through.
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City guide: St Petersburg for art lovers
S T PETERSBURG was founded by an emperor looking to emulate the cultural modernity of Europe. Today, in many respects, Russia’s ‘northern capital’ eclipses its Western counterparts. The historical significance of the city cannot be overstated, but St Petersburg also offers a veritable smorgasbord of culture for shrewd visitors to enjoy. Finding art is not difficult – the city is home to nearly 50 galleries and one of the largest museums on the planet – but divining what deserves your attention can be tough.
Travel: Lake Titicaca, Peru
On the Incas’ “sacred lake”, Lake Titicaca, 12,500ft above sea level in the Peruvian Andes, lies a remarkable piece of British engineering: a Victorian ship called Yavarí.
Charlie Chaplin Walk planned for star’s favourite Highland retreat
HE WAS world famous for his wonky walk as the superstar of silent film. Now, plans are afoot to have a dedicated Charlie Chaplin Walk in the Scottish seaside resort he loved.
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- Alistair Darling leads ‘No to independence’ fight over tea and biscuits
- Scottish independence: SNP flip-flops over Nato
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- Today’s youth not fit to be employed, says car firm Arnold Clark
- Scottish independence: ‘People here are best qualified to run Scotland’
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