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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Living the High Life at Cape View Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa

Suggesting that this exclusive hideaway overlooking Cape Town’s über stylish Camps Bay offers a Room with a View would, in my mind, be rather an understatement. A stay ...
On December 10, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
Amsterdam 1
Sofitel Legend Hotel The Grand, Amsterdam – Review

During this year’s SAIL2015 in Amsterdam, probably one of the world’s most spectacular Maritime Festivals, TLE were guests at Hotel The Grand Amsterdam. This Sofitel Legend flagship Dutch ...
On November 4, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
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Experiencing ‘Babylonstoren’, a Cape Dutch Farm, South Africa

In the heart of the South African winelands, this historic Cape Dutch farm estate looks to capture the quintessential Western Cape experience. Babylonstoren seems to have it all; ...
On October 20, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
Hotel Reviews 0
Casa Shelly, Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – Review

This place is a real find – an impeccable, upscale boutique guesthouse where the cool, clean minimalist lines of the Swedish aesthetic meet the warmth and charm of ...
On October 3, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
Africa 1
The Blue Train, South Africa – Review

The Blue Train is undoubtedly South Africa’s most iconic and recognised luxury train and one that makes a vacation combining a safari in the north and the sophistication ...
On September 18, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
Amsterdam 3
Hotel De L’Europe, Amsterdam, Netherlands – Review

We’re back from a short sojourn in the Dutch capital. TLE loves Amsterdam, its buzzing, creative vibe; the romantic historic canal district; the fab shops and eccentric boutiques; ...
On September 16, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
Africa 0
Ryan’s Kitchen, Franschhoek, South Africa – Review

South Africa’s Western Cape, home to the cultural metropolis of Cape Town and the chichi, elegant Cape Winelands is undoubtedly one of the world’s great foodie destinations. For ...
On August 28, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
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Majeka House, South Africa – Review

TLE started its recent South African adventure in the country’s Cape Winelands. Here, about an hour’s drive east of Cape Town, one finds stunning scenery of dramatic mountains, ...
On August 14, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
Hotel Reviews 4
Sant Francesc Hotel Singular, Palma de Mallorca – Review

It’s no secret that TLE loves Palma; and we’ve found another great place to stay – the chic and elegant Sant Francesc Hotel Singular. Read on to find out ...
On August 12, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes
Europe 1
Kókkini Porta Rossa, Rhodes, Greece – Review

Every now and then TLE finds a hotel that is so special that it changes the perception of a destination. That was certainly the case when I discovered ...
On August 11, 2015 / By Andrew Forbes