Heidi Kingstone’s postcard from La Posada del Mar, Cartagena
The house of Dona Blanca in Cartagena had a tough description to live up to - my Colombian friend Neyla, who spent much of her ... [read more]
Heidi Kingstone’s postcard from La Posada del Mar, Cartagena
The house of Dona Blanca in Cartagena had a tough description to live up to - my Colombian friend Neyla, who spent much of her ... [read more]
Kasbah Bab Ourika
With over 900 riads offering accommodation, there is no shortage of fabulous places to stay in Marrakech. The same cannot be said once you’ve stepped ... [read more]
Art Work Space, The Hempel Hotel
Everyone appreciates the extras when staying in a hotel - a decent restaurant, a pool or spa, beautiful grounds. Visitors to the Hempel then, will ... [read more]
Postcard from… Mount Hartman Bay Estate
Where to throw a memorable house party for a landmark birthday with an invitation list to accommodate parents, godparents, a clutch of recalcitrant teenagers, another ... [read more]
Caroline Phillips postcard from Oyster Bay Hotel, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is one of those places dubbed a 'hole'. It's neither particularly old, nor particularly beautiful. But read on because now there's ... [read more]
Bo Hotel de Encanto, Argentina
While seeking directions for local estancias I unexpectedly stumbled upon a gem of a hotel. The owner Tony was helping us with directions and then ... [read more]
Hotel review: F.X. Mayr Clinic versus Viva Mayr
There is a lively debate as to which of the Mayr Clinics near Klagenfurt in Austria one should visit. So Globalista has been on a ... [read more]
Globalista reviews… André at Opia Bar & Lounge, New York
Unfortunately, Andre at Opia, in the Renaissance Hotel, does not live up to expectations set by the group behind it. Launched by Frederick Lesort and ... [read more]
Caroline Phillips’ postcard from Ol Seki, Kenya
In the Masai Mara the animals are so used to people that they pose for photos. Find something exciting like a kill, and you'll have ... [read more]
Hotels for the Holidays
The cold winter nights are drawing close in London, so it's only natural for thoughts to turn to escaping off to faraway places. If you're ... [read more]