18th Century Philosopher Voltaire once said, “We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation.”  The same could be said about the newly transformed Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh, a model of modern hotel luxury and civility which now serves as the iconic brand’s flagship property.  In fact, the Sheraton Grand’s multi-million [...]

I first discovered Cornwall about 20 years ago on one of my frequent visits to the UK and was immediately enchanted.  After only a few glances of picturesque fishing villages, breathtaking headlands, sparkling coastal waters, and long sandy beaches, I was hooked.  I immediately sensed that Cornwall was a wonderfully mysterious and romantic place, an [...]

The one place you’re likely to find my husband, daughter and me on a Monday evening is in front of the telly watching the latest and greatest episode of Top Gear on BBC America.  We look forward to the once-dreaded weekday because “The Beeb” (or actually the BBC’s flagship U.S. channel, BBC America) features glorious hours [...]

Wales begins the month of March by celebrating Saint David’s Day. The national day of celebration occurs each 1 March and there are events in Pembrokeshire, Cardiff, Swansea and other places to commemorate the life of Dewi Sant. The much-beloved 6th Century Celtic monk, abbot and bishop spread Christianity to pagan Celtic tribes in Wales.