Europe

Golf is a sport I had dismissed as not for me.  But actually it’s an ideal activity for keeping fit and especially good for those, like me who know they will never be a gym bunny, a jogger or a regular swimmer.   Learning to play in a swanky five star resort and in the

I must admit I was a little sceptical about golf. It’s a sport I associate with portly middle-aged businessmen, sealing a deal on the fifteenth hole, not something a woman would be interested in

The biggest nuisance with flying is getting to and from the airport, especially for an early flight.  I therefore tend to try to stay at airport hotels to avoid the dreaded shuttle bus nightmare.  It probably isn’t a nightmare at all, but in my head and at some ungodly hour in the morning, my brain

If you feel like a break from Cannes, take a ferry to the island of Saint Honorat, owned by a Cistercian order of monks, who have lived here since the sixth century. No cars are allowed and the monks are from a silent order, so noise is discouraged.   Over time, they have enlarged their monastery,

Sofitel is linked to the north terminal at Gatwick airport by a covered walkway; two minutes on foot will get you to the terminal. There isn’t a more convenient place to stay.   Arranged around a central atrium, many of the 500-odd rooms look over the runway. It’s an airport hotel, so a slightly corporate