The P&M Edits
A considered set of notes on hotels, restaurants, bars and global escapes.
Written for planning, not saving.
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How Edits work
Edits are written to remove guesswork. Each one is a considered read on a hotel, restaurant, bar, experience or place to go, shaped by the details that matter once you are there.
The aim is not to cover everything. The aim is to make the decision easier and the experience better, with calm guidance you can use quickly.
What an Edit includes
An Edit includes timing notes that change the mood, a room or table note when it genuinely matters with and clear direction on what to order and what to expect. It also ends with a short line on who it suits, so expectations are set before you arrive.
The standard
Every recommendation is judged on five points: service, design, food and drink, atmosphere and value. Value is not cheap or expensive. It is whether the experience earns the price paid. If it does not deliver, it does not make the Edit.
Transparency
Hosted stays, partnerships and invitations are always noted. Opinions remain our own.
Longueville Manor, Jersey | A Manor House Stay
A considered review of Longueville Manor in Jersey, exploring the room, restaurant, cocktail bar, gardens, facilities and why this manor house hotel works as a quieter base for discovering the island.
St Helier, Jersey | The First Taste of the Island
A considered introduction to St Helier through food and drink, from lunch at Tavola in the Central Market to drinks at The Champagne Lounge and dinner at Bohemia, one of Jersey’s most distinctive dining rooms.
South of France | A Considered Route Through the Region
A considered seven-day route through the South of France, bringing together Provence and the Riviera through Aix-en-Provence, Château de la Gaude, Cannes, Grasse and a return from Nice. This Edit acts as a practical starting point ahead of the full Palates & Miles South of France guide.
Cannes, French Riviera | Beyond the Festival
Cannes is often defined by the Film Festival, but the city offers far more than two weeks of attention each May. This Edit explores Cannes as a considered Riviera destination, from La Croisette and beachfront dining to Bar°58, La Table du Chef, hotel options and how to structure a wider South of France stay.
Hôtel Martinez, Cannes | At the Centre of the Riviera Stage
An exploration of Hôtel Martinez Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival season, covering its Art Deco heritage, Penthouse Apartments, La Palme d’Or, Martinez Bar, beach club and wider Riviera experience.
Grasse, Provence | The Art of Scent
Grasse offers a different perspective on the French Riviera. Known as the capital of perfume, this Edit explores the old town, its perfumery heritage and a bespoke perfume-making atelier at Molinard.
Aix-en-Provence | Two Days in the Heart of Provence
Aix-en-Provence is often overlooked in favour of the Riviera, yet it offers one of the most rewarding city experiences in Provence. This Edit explores how to spend two days in the city, from historic streets and morning markets to Musée Granet, Hôtel de Caumont and the quieter rhythm that makes Aix best enjoyed slowly.
Château de la Gaude, Provence | A Vineyard Stay And Refined Dining
Château de la Gaude sits just outside Aix-en-Provence, offering a vineyard-led stay where wine, dining and setting are fully integrated. This Edit explores how the rooms, grounds, cave experience and refined dining at Le Art combine to create one of the most considered stays in Provence.
London to the South of France, Considered
A considered route from London to the South of France, combining British Airways Club Europe with rail travel along the Riviera. This Edit explores how flying into Marseille, travelling east by TGV INOUI and departing from Nice creates a more structured and refined way to experience Provence and the Côte d’Azur.
Heathrow Terminal 3 | A Considered Lounge Experience
Heathrow Terminal 3 offers one of the most considered lounge experiences in the airport, where the right sequence between the Centurion Lounge and Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge can shape a more refined and balanced departure.
Ōku at Adare Manor | An Intimate Dining Experience
Ōku is the newly opened restaurant at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. Within The Carriage House, it offers a more intimate chef-led dining experience and expands the estate’s culinary identity in a confident new direction.
One Night at ME London, Explored
A one-night stay at ME London, centred on an Extra ME+ Junior Suite and an evening at Radio Rooftop Bar, exploring how design, location and atmosphere shape a considered and well-paced city stay.
Four Nights at Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne
A four-night stay at Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne overlooking Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Discover the Superior Lake View rooms, dining at Café Beau-Rivage and Kaigan and exploring the Swiss Riviera from one of Switzerland’s grand palace hotels.
TGV Lyria Première Signature: Paris to Lausanne
Travel from Paris to Switzerland aboard TGV Lyria Première Signature. A practical guide to departing Gare de Lyon, the onboard dining experience and arriving into Lausanne after one of Europe’s most considered rail journeys.
Aer Lingus Business Class Shannon to New York JFK
Aer Lingus Business Class from Shannon to New York JFK combines efficient US pre-clearance, an intimate A321LR cabin and a domestic-style arrival into New York. A practical, well-paced transatlantic crossing built around ease rather than spectacle.
A Weekend at Lucknam Park, Explored
A weekend at Lucknam Park is built around pace, not plans. One standout dinner at Restaurant Hywel Jones, a long walk through the Wiltshire grounds and afternoon tea in the Drawing Room before departure. Done properly, it becomes a measured countryside reset defined by what you choose not to do.
Eurostar Premier: London to Paris
A morning departure on Eurostar Premier is one of the cleanest ways to arrive in Paris with your day intact. Begin in the Premier Lounge at St Pancras with a calm pause and a glass of champagne, but note the food offering thins once breakfast service ends. On board, the carriage feels quiet and civilised, with champagne service and a dining programme that is considered rather than showy. Arrive into Gare du Nord composed, with the first hour of Paris still yours.
London Palates Week, in cadence
London Palates Week works best when it follows a clear rhythm. One room for a drink that sets the tone, one anchor reservation that becomes the pinnacle of the week and one closing table that slows everything down and allows a reset. This Edit is designed for pace and ease, moving from Hedgerow Bar at Conrad St James to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, then closing with Refuel Sunday lunch at The Soho Hotel. Protect the anchors, keep everything else light and let London do the rest.
An Afternoon at the Royal Opera House, Refined
An afternoon at the Royal Opera House is one of the most underestimated experiences in London in winter. The light outside is still present, the city feels awake rather than expectant and the house carries an energy that is difficult to replicate later in the day. Pair a 12.30pm matinee with dining in the Paul Hamlyn Hall and the afternoon becomes continuous, composed and well judged. A dedicated table is held throughout, courses are paced around each interval and the familiar rush disappears. You return to your seat satisfied, not hurried, with the music still at the centre of the day.
An Evening in Mayfair, Edited
A Mayfair evening done properly is never rushed. It is a steady experience from daylight to lamplight, with time to browse, walk and arrive at your reservation feeling composed and never flustered. This Edit begins at Selfridges, moves west via Grosvenor Square and ends at Claridge’s, designed for pace and ease with one anchor reservation and plenty of space for the city to build a story around you.