Thoughts on Luxury, the Welsh way: A stay at The Grove in Narberth 

Set just outside Narberth town, surrounded by meadows, ponds, woodland, mature gardens and views towards the Preseli Hills, The Grove has built a reputation as one of Wales’ most luxurious country house hotels. But what makes it interesting is not simply that it offers 5* luxury in Pembrokeshire. It is that the luxury feels inseparable from the place itself.

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Rediscovering Milford Haven: Pembrokeshire’s industrial town

When I think of Pembrokeshire’s reputation for brilliant coastal stays, I’ll be totally honest, and say that Milford Haven doesn’t naturally to spring to mind. But after decades of being overlooked, I recently discovered a town that’s reinventing itself as a destination for visitors keen on good food, outdoor pursuits, and easy access to Pembrokeshire’s incredible coastal attractions.

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A Solo Spa Day at The Park Plaza, Cardiff

On a blustery day in the middle of a particularly hectic December, I took the Park Plaza Cardiff up on an offer to review their ever-popular Escape Package; jumping at the chance to laze by the pool, indulge in 80 minutes of spa treatments, and hit the restaurant to enjoy a two-course solo dinner (and exude some big main-character-energy).

Recently, the hotel has been working on improving its sustainability measures too, so I was keen to find out what’s changed – and what’s to come in 2023.

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London’s greenest budget hotel: The Corner London City

If you’re looking for a great budget hotel in central London, I’ve found a real gem for you. It’s cheap, quirky, and well-located – but it’s the hotel’s green credentials which really set this forward-thinking business apart.

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