A review of Nanuku resort in Fiji, a hotel named the best in Australia and the South Pacific

‘I wish I had some friends here to invite over,’ I told the buggy driver, as I was dropped off outside my cavernous villa.  I’d landed at Nanuku in Fiji – an Auberge Resorts Collection property voted the best resort in Australia and the South Pacific in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. And in … Read more

First Las Vegas pool party takes place after 78 days of lockdown as hotel casinos open

The first Las Vegas pool party has reopened since the Strip was closed down in mid-March due to the outbreak of coronavirus that drew the city’s entertainment industry to a halt. However, the usual scenes of wild drunken antics were replaced with a more subdued atmosphere, with social distancing reportedly encouraged, surfaces cleaned vigorously, and … Read more

Hotel review: The Inspector visits 42 Calls in Leeds

Those sharp-suited chaps who banged on during the reign of Tony Blair about trendy Leeds being the North of England’s answer to affluent London are in danger of ruining the place. Already the development around the station has become an eyesore, and small shops are closing as more and more High Street giants throw their … Read more

A Very British Hotel Chain: Viewers brand CEO ‘excruciating cringeworthy’

Meet the real life David Brent: Best Western GB CEO is compared to Ricky Gervais’ The Office character as he reveals his brand values are ‘give a s***’ and ‘smash it’ on A Very British Hotel Chain Best Western GB CEO Rob Paterson, from Australia, shared team values Viewers were shocked when he revealed included … Read more

Is this New York’s hippest hotel? The Hoxton in Brooklyn is certainly a contender

If you’re looking for New York’s most hip area, Williamsburg is surely a strong contender for the crown. It’s no wonder it’s the location for boutique chain Hoxton’s first ever hotel in the US. With its cool lobby decked out in millennial pink furniture, trendy staff wearing jeans and trainers and a gorgeous rooftop bar, … Read more

Police officer given warning for failing to find drugs in hotel George Kay was ‘eating cocaine’

A police officer has been given a written warning after failing to seize drugs inside a hotel room where George Kay was ‘eating cocaine’ before he died of an overdose.  A Cheshire Police misconduct hearing into George Kay’s death has concluded with a police officer receiving a written warning for ‘failing to take positive action’. George … Read more

MasterChef SPOILER: Sarah Tiong packs her bags and leaves her Melbourne hotel

MasterChef SPOILER: Sarah Tiong packs her bags and leaves her Melbourne hotel in photos that ‘prove she DOESN’T win the cooking show’ By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:19 BST, 22 May 2020 | Updated: 05:24 BST, 22 May 2020 Fan favourite Sarah Tiong appears to be out of the MasterChef competition. The … Read more

Review: Why the Fairmont The Palm hotel in Dubai is great for a family holiday

My toddler is sitting in a ‘big girl’ chair, with a napkin tucked in under her chin as she munches away on a selection of delicately prepared sandwiches and cupcakes. A member of staff diligently returns to check she’s OK, whether she would like more milk, more food, more anything, and smiles as he picks … Read more

Hotel The Gwen in Chicago installs a tent on its 16th floor with stays costing from $5.5k a night

The wacky glamping experience for city slickers who don’t want to get their shoes dirty: Hotel installs a luxury tent on its 16th floor, with stays costing from $5.5k a night The Gwen in downtown Chicago has installed a tent on its roof for a special glamping experience Guests can get food ordered to the tent … Read more