Alison James

Alison James is a freelance journalist based in west London, specialising in travel, lifestyle and entertainment. For more than 20 years she has written for a wide range of national newspapers and magazines, covering everything from luxury hotels and destinations to celebrity interviews and features. She loves discovering exceptional places, meeting fascinating people and sharing experiences that encourage readers to plan their own adventures.
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Loire Valley Lodges – Hotel Review
Set within 300 hectares of private woodland just outside Tours in France, Loire Valley Lodges...
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Hotel Ambasador Split – Hotel Review
Overlooking Split’s elegant  Riva Promenade and the glittering Adriatic beyond, Hotel...
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Hotel La Gemma – Review
There are countless luxury hotels in Florence promising ‘authentic Renaissance grandeur’ but...
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The Cottage in the Wood Malvern – Review
The Malvern Hills rise along the border of Worcestershire and Herefordshire in western England....
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The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah – Review
Think the United Arab Emirates and the glittery bling of Dubai or the powerful glamour of Abu Dhabi ...

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