The Travel Critic

For Hotels, Restaurants, Bars & Anyone Who Thinks They’ve Got the Goods

Right then. You’ve poured your heart, soul, and probably half your inheritance into a boutique hotel, restaurant or bar. The paint’s barely dry, the cocktails are cold, and the lighting’s moody in all the right ways. Now what?

Now you need someone to come along, eat the food, test the pillows, drink the drinks (purely for research), and tell the world what makes it all worth turning up for.

That’s where I come in.

I’m The Travel Critic — a discerning, delightfully blunt voice in the world of luxury travel, dining, and design-led hedonism. I don’t do PR fluff. I don’t do beige opinions. I do proper, honest reviews — told with style, a bit of wit, and absolutely no patience for mediocrity.

Oh, and in a former life, I ran one of the UK’s leading luxury group travel companies for over a decade. So when I talk about service, experience, and what makes a guest come back for more — I’m not guessing. I’ve been on both sides of the table, the check-in desk, and the TripAdvisor review.

Here’s how we can work together:

• Hosted Stays & Reviews – I come. I stay. I eat. I drink. I report back. With pictures that make people say “We have to go there,” and writing that’s more interesting than your average press release.
• Social Media Coverage – Instagram Reels, Stories, and the odd sardonic caption that gets people talking, clicking, and booking.
• Press Trips – Want to show off your new opening or low-key relaunch? I travel well, pack light, and have an eye for what actually matters.
• Private Feedback & Consultancy – If you want the honest truth behind closed doors before the critics descend, I do that too. Gently, if the coffee’s good.
• Ongoing Partnerships – For brands that really get it — and want a recurring voice to champion their cause.

Who’s reading me?

• Cultured, cash-ready travellers with taste
• Food lovers who’d rather go somewhere interesting than somewhere “Instagrammable”
• The kind of people who book things after dinner with a Negroni in hand

Let’s Chat

If you’re confident in your offering and want to work with someone who values substance over sparkle, email me. I won’t pretend to love it if I don’t — but if I do, I’ll shout it from the rooftops (or at least across the internet).

Contact Information:
Email: Paul@thetravelcritic.co.uk
Phone: +44 7816459474