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.
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.
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.
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.