Andrew Forbes, former resident of Scotland’s capital, offers his insights in what to see, do , where to stay and the cool places to eat. You can read the full guide here.

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You can read the full guide to places to stay, things to do, and places to eat – here.

Despite the volume of visitors, a holiday in the Sacred Valley of the Incas offers many moments of awe, wonder and mystery… You can read the full article here.  

Urban parks are an essential part of a healthy city yet typically existing green areas are more vulnerable than ever to development; whilst space for new parks is practically impossible to find. However architects, designers and landscapers are developing cool new ways to bring the green back into the city. The full feature is published here.

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 waters might not exactly sound like a compelling proposition. Yet at the Healthouse Las Dunas 5 star Beach Hotel & Spa that’s exactly what guests embrace with enthusiasm, explains Andrew Forbes. The full Profile Review is published here.  

This noble family home, a classic Spanish hacienda, surrounded by rural estate farmland, is a luxe Andalusian retreat. Guest rooms and duplex suites are found within the main manor house; together with three individual villa suites or ‘casitas’ with access to a dedicated pool. The main summer restaurant is in the gardens; a large gazebo adjacent to a stylish alfresco bar. You can read the full piece on The Luxury Editor.

Recognised by many as the stunning setting for the TV series ‘The Young Montalbano’ & ‘Inspector Montalbano’, based on  Andrea Camilleri’s detective novels, the Val di Noto, in the south east of Sicily, is home to UNESCO World Heritage towns including Ragusa, Modica, Scicli & Noto; each full of romantic, Sicilian Baroque architecture; and some of the island’s best places to eat. Andrew Forbes, Travel & Lifestyle Communications Consultant and Travel Editor, offers his insights. You can read the full piece online here.  

Andrew Forbes discovers that the eight World Heritage cities of the Val di Noto make for a memorable self-drive adventure Read the article online here.

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