The Ritz Powerscourt is very conference oriented. Capella in County Cork is in a totally different league - we are talking high-end Four Seasons standard here. The second Irish Capella is much smaller and without the major spa. It will, however, have a small spa (4 rooms) and will, like all the Capellas use chemical-free products.

I am looking forward to the opening of the Aman Delhi (now delayed until end 2008).

What does anyone think of Six Senses? I heard they were going to build a resort in Gloucestershire, UK, with overwater cottages. Do we think they are any good?