Andrew Forbes, Author at

Andrew Forbes

Andrew is a Marketing Communications consultant, working within the travel & lifestyle sectors: his track record in PR, marketing and branding spans over 25 years. He writes regularly on international travel, lifestyle and luxury – with a particular passion for the Mediterranean and the Americas. Originally from the UK, Andrew Forbes has lived in the US and France but now calls southern Spain his home, where he is Travel Editor for Spain’s leading English language newspaper. For Andrew, luxury is many things; most importantly genuine hospitality, authenticity and thoughtful service. Web: www.andrewforbes.com Twitter & Instagram: @andrewaforbes

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The Prince Gallery Kiocho – towering luxury in the Tokyo metropolis

Tokyo’s latest 5-star deluxe hotel, The Prince Gallery Kiocho, offers a luxury urban Tokyo experience – a gleaming skyscraper hotel offering exceptional framed views of the city from ...
On February 2, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
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Park Hyatt Mallorca

Here we cast the TLE Spotlight on Spain’s first and only Park Hyatt property and one of the best luxury hotels in Mallorca. Think of a typical Park ...
On January 20, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
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Belmond La Residencia: world-class style in rural Mallorca

This chic island resort has two 17th century stone manor houses are its heart, blending effortlessly into its rural location, overlooking the delightful village of Deià, sheltered by ...
On January 19, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
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Son Brull – a Mediterranean design hotel and spa on Mallorca

Son Brull, an exclusive 5-star boutique property, is where a less-is-more urban aesthetic has successfully transformed an imposing historic building into a welcoming stylish and design-orientated Mallorca hotel, ...
On December 16, 2016 / By Andrew Forbes
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Le Saint James Hotel & Restaurant, Bordeaux – The gourmet taste of Aquitaine

Take a charming country house, mix with a striking architecture and artistic aesthetic; add an award-winning Michelin-star restaurant; designer guest suites and then allow to rest with the ...
On December 15, 2016 / By Andrew Forbes
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Boutique welcome and splendid style at the Gran Hotel Son Net, Mallorca

On an island increasingly recognised for its exclusive hotels, ultra-luxe villas, and upscale restaurants, the 5-star Hotel Gran Son Net, (a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property), ...
On November 25, 2016 / By Andrew Forbes
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Mallorca’s Hotel Sant Francesc – Best Hotel in Spain & Portugal

From the first moment I entered the lobby of the Hotel Sant Francesc, in Palma’s historic old town, I knew this was a special place – writes Andrew ...
On November 17, 2016 / By Andrew Forbes
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Healthouse Las Dunas Beach Hotel and Spa – Review

The thought of a vacation where alcohol is banned, meals are strictly calorie-controlled and the in-room mini-bar is filled with nothing more than a collection of international mineral ...
On September 19, 2016 / By Andrew Forbes
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Finca Cortesin Hotel, Spa and Golf – Spotlight

With its classic Spanish hacienda grandeur, romantic Andalusian cortijo styling and exotic Al Andalus touches, the Finca Cortesin Hotel captures the essence of Southern Spain, writes Andrew Forbes. ...
On August 30, 2016 / By Andrew Forbes
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Hacienda de San Rafael – the stylish, luxury Andalusian retreat

Hacienda de San Rafael, a classic Spanish hacienda surrounded by rural estate farmland, is a luxe Andalusian retreat explains travel writer Andrew Forbes. Guest rooms and duplex suites are ...
On August 24, 2016 / By Andrew Forbes