“Hello, I’m Sasha, your tour guide. Our transport is just arriving.” It’s a pleasant 33 degrees, and the cooling sea breeze is very much welcome. The sun has bathed the stonework of Porto Montenegro in a warm, golden glow. The sea is calm, sparkling with every gentle ripple of the waves. There’s a steady footfall of […]
On a recent trip to Montenegro I was asked to fill out a form which asked: “What is the purpose of your trip? Business or leisure?” Up until a few years ago, it was easy to choose which box to tick. The choice of Montenegro as holiday destination may still seem to hold a relatively […]
Located in the eastern side of Provence, at a one-hour drive from Monaco, Terre Blanche spreads out over 300 hectares of lush nature, facing the hilltop medieval villages of Le Pays de Fayence. As a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and a European Tour Destination, this peaceful luxury destination prides itself in […]
They call him “boss” but he has all the air of a mild-mannered gentleman. His handshake accompanied by a deep gaze. Chef Robuchon knows people, feels what they want. “You can’t do great cuisine if you don’t like people. To my young apprentices I always say: cook like you’re making dinner for you mother, or […]
If yes, your property will now be subject to UK inheritance tax (“IHT”) even if it is held indirectly by a company or by a trust. Maitland’s legal advisory team in London gives the low-down. In the past, it was quite common for non-UK residents and “non-doms” (those who live there but are not UK […]