Olivia Greenway

Excelsior Palace Hotel – Rapallo

Along the coast from the better-known French Riviera, is the arguably more scenic Italian Riviera, and here, at Rapallo, perched on a cliff, is the Excelsior Palace Hotel, one of

Carlton Dune 4-Wheel Spinner Suitcase

Carlton Dune 4-wheel Spinner Suitcase UK Price: £149 Pros: Tough, very lightweight, easy to move, nice colour options Cons: Clam shell design makes lid awkward to open

Mavalli Tiffin Rooms – Bangalore

CNN Travel

September 2012

Is Mavalli Tiffin Rooms the best South Indian restaurant in the world?

Merrell Kahuna women’s sport sandals

Merrell Kahuna lll Women’s sport sandal UK price: £75 Pros: Sturdy, light, easy to clean Cons: Not available in half sizes Verdict: A good sandal for

Watergate Bay, Cornwall

Dramatic floor to ceiling windows overlook the unspoilt Watergate Bay with miles and miles of golden sands. A few surfers, a handful of dog walkers and a noisy group of

Craghoppers Ibsen down jacket with hood – Women’s

Craghoppers ‘Ibsen’ cold weather down jacket with hood (Women’s) UK Price: £135 Pros: Smart, warm, versatile Cons: None I noticed Verdict: Really warm jacket, that does its job well Available

Mimosa Tankini in berry – Women’s

Mimosa Tankini in berry (Women’s) UK price: £27.50 Pros: Well made, easy to wash and dry. Cons: Slightly restricted colour choices Verdict: Great little workhorse Rating: 4 star Available from: Swimstore

A Taste of India

The Independent

March 2012

Ancient philosophies are at the heart of Shreyas Retreat near Bangalore. After trying the lodge’s new cookery course, Olivia Greenway feels the benefits.

Radisson Edwardian at Heathrow

There’s something really nice about being able to arrive under your own steam at your airport hotel, fly abroad and then come back to find your car ready for you.

Olivia Greenway

Excelsior Palace Hotel – Rapallo

Carlton Dune 4-Wheel Spinner Suitcase

Mavalli Tiffin Rooms – Bangalore

CNN Travel

September 2012

Merrell Kahuna women’s sport sandals

Watergate Bay, Cornwall

Craghoppers Ibsen down jacket with hood – Women’s

Mimosa Tankini in berry – Women’s

A Taste of India

The Independent

March 2012

Radisson Edwardian at Heathrow

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