Glamping in Tekirova, Turkey
Glamping in Turkey Expect a private beach (one kilometre long) at Sundance and fruit from the garden. Choose from bungalows or treehouses with mosquito nets. Yoga and riding classes too. The nearest airport is Antalya. Chiconomical prices. Visit Sundance Nature Village online at sundancecamp. Image: Courtesy of Sundance Camp
Luxury Camping in Corsica, France
Luxury Camping in France Expect a short walk to a very long (four kilometre) sandy beach and some brilliant local restaurants and cafes at De La Plage. There’s a pizza oven on this glampsite too. A tiny six euros per person, plus around three euros for your tent. Fly to Calvi, and go from there. […]
Beach front Eco Fisherman’s Cottage, Lanzarote, Spain
Take Four Friends…. Take up to four friends to the Eco Fisherman’s Cottage right on the beach at Arrieta. Big beds, great local shops, and some outdoor showers for warm weather. Visit lanzaroteretreats. Image: Courtesy of Lanzarote Retreats
Private Beach Cabin, Elba Island, Italy
Take Four Friends… Take up to four friends to your own private cabin on Elba Island. Organic food and wine. Private beach access. White cliffs. See-through blue water. If you want to do it on a budget you can camp in the grounds. Visit bioelba. Image: Courtesy of BioElba
Indie Cinema, South Hampton, England
Indie Cinema Bliss The Harbour Lights Picturehouse is on the waterfront, blessed by film festivals, and loved by the BBC legend Mark Kermode, film reviewer extraordinaire. You never know who you’ll see in the audience. For listings visit picturehouses uk Image: Courtesy of Picturehouse
Chiconomical Hostel Heaven, Canterbury, England
This was a finalist in the Hoscars (the Hostel Oscars) and from sixteen squid a night, this Canterbury legend is well worth a look. The magic word is ensuite single room. Book well, well ahead. The website is at kipps-hostel
Nirvana for Stitchers, Sewers and Knitters in London, England
Nirvana for Stitchers, Sewers and Knitters You must go to V. V. Rouleaux when you are in London and see the ribbon, tassels, feathers, fake flowers and general fabric frippery. This legendary shop is at 6 Marylebone High Street and online at vvrouleaux. Image: Courtesy of V V Rouleaux
Super Chemist in London, England
The Super Chemist – John Bell and Croyden If you can’t find what you need from Boots, check out John Bell and Croyden, who are at 50-54 Wigmore Street and online at http://www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk. We find it useful for pre-flight purchases: eye-masks, Bach essence, useful advice on sleeping pills. Images: Courtesy John Bell & Croyden
The Religious Shop: London, England
The Religious Shop Saints and silver, pictures and postcards, and stock good enough for Harry Potter films (true: the stuff here featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone). Graham Kirkland is the name of the shop and it’s unlike anything else, anywhere. Visit http://www.grahamkirkland.co.uk and 271 Lillie Road SW6.
The Royal Family’s Chocolate Shop, London, England
You’ll buy this chocolate just for the boxes (hot pink and turquoise and gold) never mind the Royal Family’s warrants. But those traditional English rose and violet creams have to be tasted to be believed too. Prestat is at 14 Princes Arcade, a little arcade just off Piccadilly (nearest tube Piccadilly Station). The website is […]
Books and the Armchair Traveller
Want to get immersed in your next destination in a different way? When you’ve planned a trip, check out the list of destinations below and pack one of these books in your case, writes Emma Killick.
New York City’s Algonquin Hotel
Rebecca Sparrow loves the lobby at The Algonquin Hotel, New York. It’s the type of place American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest hangs out at to garner a bit a street cred. It has more fabulous stories than the New York City Public Library. And there’s a pampered feline called Matilda who receives more fan mail than, […]