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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Amsterdam 0
Naarden – discover the hidden Netherlands

Tulips, clogs and windmills – some of the clichéd notions of Holland are never far from our thoughts when planning a trip to the Netherlands. Yet for something ...
On October 8, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Barcelona 0
OD Barcelona Hotel – inclusive luxury and style in the Catalan capital

Few cities in the Mediterranean can compare with Barcelona in terms of the dynamism and creativity within its hospitality sector. Against this diverse and world-class backdrop of gastronomic ...
On October 5, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Amsterdam 0
House Bar, Amsterdam – crafting the perfect cocktail

House Bar, the sleek craft cocktail bar within the super-stylish Kimpton DeWitt luxury hotel epitomises all that’s buzzing in Amsterdam right now, writes Andrew Forbes. The Netherlands has ...
On October 5, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Hotel Reviews 0
Mercer Sevilla; the city’s most exclusive boutique hotel

In a quiet street of the Andalusian capital one finds the Hotel Mercer Sevilla, a genuinely exclusive, 5-star ‘Gran Lujo’ 12-room boutique property. Here Seville period grandeur, including ...
On October 2, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Hotel Reviews 0
Amare Urban Beach and Spa Hotel, Marbella

A new contemporary urban beach and spa resort, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Marbella’s chic old town, the Amàre urban beach hotel & spa promises ...
On September 29, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Food & Drink 0
Seville’s Restaurant Abades Triana – ‘a table with a view’

In a city famous for typically Andalusian taverns and bars in narrow old town streets, it was a real pleasure to eat in a contemporary restaurant in Seville ...
On September 5, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Hotel Spotlight 0
EAST, Miami – Latin flair, Asian style and friendly American service

As summer draws to a close my attention often turns to tropical climes. A favourite destination is Miami, a city that pulsates with Latin energy. Here I recently ...
On August 30, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Hotel Reviews 0
Hotel Corral del Rey – boutique charm and luxury style in Seville

Andalucía’s capital is undoubtedly one of Spain’s most evocative cities.I love visiting Seville, as it is a city where striking architecture and fascinating history is brought alive by ...
On August 29, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Hotel Reviews 0
Belmond El Encanto – world-class luxury with Californian-style, hideaway charm

Santa Barbara, on the self-styled American Riviera, is one of the most beautiful coastal resort towns in California. Little wonder this south facing stretch of America’s Pacific coast ...
On August 28, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes
Food & Drink 0
Media Racion – sharing is caring in this trendy new Madrid restaurant

Located within the elegant palatial building of the 5-star Hotel Urso & Spa in Madrid, one finds the stylish, yet informal Media Ración, a thoroughly modern restaurant created ...
On August 18, 2017 / By Andrew Forbes