Welcome to The Journal
A place to note our travels, share our musings, hot new tips and the most recent must-see, do, go-to places to have caught our imagination; the very best of London and further afield. Welcome to the world of Bon Vivant.
The Best Brunch in London
Handpicked
From fry-ups to baked goods, fantastic coffee, gluten-free options and free-flowing Champagne, read our guide to the brunch in London….
Group Dining - The Best Private Dining Rooms in London
Handpicked
If you’re looking for the best private dining rooms in London, read on for expert tips on where to book…
Masseria Trapana Hotel Review – Puglia, Italy
Hotels
A review of the serene and utterly gorgeous Masseria Trapana, located among the olive groves and lemon trees in Puglia,…
The Best Wine Shops in London
Handpicked
Read our guide to our favourite wine shops and wine merchants in London, which has been updated to include information…
Hotel Finca Cortesin – A Stunning Hotel in Southern Spain
Hotels
We check out the gorgeous Hotel Finca Cortesin in Casares, less than an hour from Malaga airport.
Luxury Hotels Near London – The Perfect Weekend Escape
Hotels
Read our guide to the best luxury hotels near London, within 2 hours by train or car, including Coworth Park…
Silversands Grenada
Hotels
Silversands is a stunning contemporary hotel in Grenada, ideal for couples looking for a romantic, understated holiday in modern, sleek…
The Best Restaurants in Sydney
Restaurants
From fine dining with incredible views at Quay to woodfired dishes at Firedoor, Levantine food at Nour and the iconic…
The Best Hotels in Sydney
Hotels
With droughts, bush fires and floods, Australia has had a pretty tough of late but the country is very much…
New Restaurant Openings and News – January / February 2020
Bars & Clubs
Hoppers opens in King’s Cross, Dominique Ansel opens in Covent Garden, Portuguese restaurant Bar Douro opens in The City and…
New Restaurant Openings and News – November 2019
New Openings
A Michelin starred chef opens on the 10th floor of The Standard hotel in King’s Cross and Joel Robuchon’s legacy…
Matesti Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Hotels
Set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi river, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Matesti Victoria Falls is…
Singita Lebombo Lodge, Kruger National Park
Hotels
Singita Lebombo is truly a world-class hotel – stunning design and exquisite food combine with friendly service and genuine hospitality…