Canary Island, Lanzarote Boutique Hotel

The small Canary Island of Lanzarote boasts a growing crop of quality rural hotels. Check out this new addition – Casa del Hilario.

Boutique Hotel, Lanzarote, Casa de Hilario

Boutique Hotel, Lanzarote, Casa de Hilario

Casa de Hilario has been created from a finca named after the hermit Hilario, who according to folklore was the only human left in the region after the volcanic eruptions of 1730 to 1736.

Lanzarote Casa deHilario bedroom

Lanzarote Casa deHilario bedroom

The seven bedroom property combines the best aspects of a rural retreat with all of the modern creature comforts normally associated with the best boutique hotels.

Situated in the National Park of Timanfaya with fantastic sea views Casa de Hilario is sure to please.

Thanks to Nick Ball from the Lanzorote Guide Book

Wine Tasting Med Cruises 2009

Silversea Cruises announce some new routes for Oenophiles this year. The luxury cruise line have put into place 11 Wine Series trips for this year.

Silverwind Cruise Ship from Silversea Cruises

Silverwind Cruise Ship from Silversea Cruises


Enjoy sampling some high-end vintages and learning about the art of making wine with special tastings and lectures by wine professionals and vineyard owners.

Some of the shore excursions will also give you the option to explore famous wine regions.

The Mediterranean Cruise on July 6 will be hosted by fashion icon Salvatore Ferragamo who owns Il Borro the award-winning wine estate in Tuscany.

This particular cruise on the Silver Wind is a 12-day trip from Southampton, UK to Monte Carlo with port stops in Cadiz, Malaga, Ibiza, Barcelona (overnight), Cannes, Menton, Livorno and Corsica.