Opulent interiors. A bowling alley. Its own 24-hour diner. It’s no wonder this hotel has become a local hotspot since reopening last year. Jessica Landon checks in for the A-list treatment — and discovers the city’s unique culture

Guided by her husband’s lust for a country idyll, Jessica Landon falls in love with the wilds of North Wales

Only a short way across the sea from Africa, the weather is hot from early May to November, making it a perfect choice for a crowd-free spring or autumn break, says Jessica Landon