The best Dubai beach resorts range from romantic luxury retreats that sprawl along squeaky-soft stretches of sand to big family-friendly hotels with water sports galore and gob-smacking views of Dubai’s iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab. It’s that time of year when I start getting questions about Dubai. The first is always “what are the best … Read more
Our lovely home in Camps Bay in Cape Town reminds us of the beauty of being by the beach. Literally one block from the sand, it’s a five-minute stroll to dip our toes into the sea. Bliss. We may have had bad luck with the weather on our grand tour so far this year – sometimes it feels as if … Read more
With its whitewashed buildings with blue shutters, colossal seagulls, and cobalt blue skies, Morocco‘s walled town of Essaouira, also known as Mogador, is an easy weekend escape from Marrakech. Our Weekend Escape to Whitewashed Essaouira A few hours drive away, on the Atlantic coast, a stay in Essaouira is all about the beach and sea: … Read more