Summertime on the lake at The Beau-Rivage Palace

During the hot summer months, there is no better place to be than by the water.  Ideal for keeping fit, having fun and keeping cool; Lake Geneva is a haven to escape to within the Swiss landscape. The Beau-Rivage Palace is perfectly located on the stunning shores of...

Celebrate Spring in the Bauers gardens, Venice

Spring is here, and where better to spend it than Venice? So we’ve invited Francesca Bortolotto Possati, CEO of the Bauers Hotel collection and passionate gardener, to tell Drake London about a very rare and exquisite three acre garden in Venice.“The rich cultural...

Culinary Tour of Seville

Spring is the perfect time to visit Seville. Casa de Carmona offers the perfect base from which to explore the city, with the orange blossom in the air. Combine your stay with a culinary tour, and take advantage of Spanish produce at its finest. You will return with...

Winter and Carnival in Venice at The Bauers

Carnival Time In Venice   As we prepare for the carnival in Venice (15 February – 4 March 2014), we love to see the city draped in mist in the winter months.  Winter is one of our favourite times to see the city, and the view from our balcony at The Bauers Hotel...