Author Amanda Bernstein

Amanda Bernstein

Glass Travel Director

Sailing in Style Across the Baltic with Crystal Serenity

March 18, 2026

WE'VE joined Crystal Serenity for a summer Baltic voyage from Southampton to Copenhagen. Over the course of nine days, we’ll glide through the English Channel and into the North Sea, with various stops along t...

Costa Navarino: a Hidden Gem on Greece’s Peloponnesian Peninsula

Amanda Bernstein

January 5, 2026

Feature, Greece, Travel

BATHED in golden sunshine and steeped in ancient heritage, Costa Navarino is a sustainably driven, luxury haven set in the heart of Messinia on the sun-drenched southern coast of Greece’s Peloponnesian peninsu...

Mexico In Three Movements: A Journey With Four Seasons

Amanda Bernstein

October 13, 2025

Feature, Mexico, News, Travel

MEXICO – vast, vibrant and endlessly diverse – is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world and home to 130 million people. We arrive on a direct flight from London, excited to explore three distinctiv...

Discovering balance in the Dolomites at Lefay Resort & Spa

Amanda Bernstein

September 30, 2025

Destination Spas, Europe, Feature, Italy, News, Travel

I REACH down to scoop up a handful of freshly formed ice, rubbing my hands together to lower my heart rate before raising them to the sun. I stand beside the glassy, frozen-solid Lago Nambino, 1,780m above sea...

Glass visits the new luxury landmark – The Peninsula London

Amanda Bernstein

July 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, London, Travel, United Kingdom

AS WE sashay up to the check-in desk at The Peninsula London, we’re greeted by a team of staff whose warm smiles immediately make us feel welcome. From the moment we step into the marble-swathed entrance, we’r...

Glass checks in at The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Amanda Bernstein

July 7, 2025

Feature, Spain, Travel

TENERIFE, 200 miles off Morocco’s west coast and the most visited of the Canary Islands, is the largest and most populous isle in the Macaronesian archipelago. Boasting a year-round temperate climate, it is th...

Glass stays at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons: A culinary retreat of dreams

Amanda Bernstein

June 2, 2025

Dining, Drinks, Europe, Feature, Food & Drink, Travel, United Kingdom

LE Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond hotel set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, promises more than a luxurious escape — it is a celebration of culinary artistry. With world-renowned chef Raymo...

Glass relaxes in pretty Provence at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort

Amanda Bernstein

April 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

TERRE Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort is a rural retreat with 115 spacious suites and villas spanning 750 acres across the most picturesque Provence countryside. Established 20 years ago with sustainability ...

Glass relishes in the glamour of Saint Tropez at Hôtel Byblos

Amanda Bernstein

March 24, 2025

Feature, France, Travel

OUR LAURA Gonzalez suite at Hôtel Byblos shimmers with the elegance of the cerulean Mediterranean Sea. With hand-crafted marquetry doors, vibrant Middle Eastern mosaics, and a fusion of contemporary and antiqu...

Glass experiences the beauty of the Himalayas

Amanda Bernstein

February 3, 2025

Asia, Feature, Nepal, Travel

NEPAL is a landlocked Himalayan nation between China and India, where towering mountains and a rich cultural heritage converge. It’s home to the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, at 29000 feet and eight of ...

Glass sails away on the Mediterranean with Silversea

Amanda Bernstein

January 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel

WE’VE embarked on a sun-soaked voyage on the Mediterranean aboard Silversea’s newest jewel, Silver Ray. During our glorious seven-day cruise, we will anchor in three countries while exploring some of the most ...

Glass visits the happy Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan

Amanda Bernstein

January 3, 2025

Asia, Feature, Travel

WE ARE standing atop Taktsang - better known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery – Bhutan’s cliff-clinging icon at 10,000 feet above sea level. Our steep three-hour trek up the pine-forested mountain was gruelling, even...

Glass uncovers Ellerman House – an extravagant bolthole in Cape Town

Amanda Bernstein

October 14, 2024

Feature, South Africa

THE acclaimed Ellerman House is set along the steep and winding Kloof Road within the swanky enclave of Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, and about a 10-minute drive from the V&A Waterfront. Upon en...

Glass enjoys blissful slumber at Chenot Palace Weggis, Switzerland

Amanda Bernstein

October 7, 2024

Feature, Health, Switzerland, Travel

I’VE arrived at the multi-award winning Chenot Palace to embark on the recently introduced Sleep Cycles, an optional module to its Recover & Energise programme. In our fast-paced world where stres...

Glass gets a taste of Sicilian decadence with Rocco Forte

Amanda Bernstein

August 26, 2024

Feature, Italy

SICILY, the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean, is home to two glossy Rocco Forte properties. The island’s capital, located in the northwest, is Palermo, a spicy fusion of African and Ar...

Glass spends a weekend by the water’s edge at The Lakes By Yoo

Amanda Bernstein

July 22, 2024

Feature, United Kingdom

THE Lakes by Yoo, located near the picturesque, sleepy Cotswold village of Lechlade, is an 850 acre development surrounded by nine lakes set within lush verdant woodland. The cabins, lodges and apartments have...

Glass explores the Aegean onboard the Seabourn Encore

Amanda Bernstein

July 8, 2024

Europe, Feature

WE HAVE arrived in Athens to embark on a cruise onboard Seabourn Encore. For 7 glorious days, we’ll be whisked away on a voyage around the Aegean, discovering some of the smallest and most picturesque Greek Is...

The Set Collection launches collaboration with wellness technology company Therabody

Amanda Bernstein

June 26, 2024

Destination Spas, News

AS I check in at the Hotel Café Royal a member of The Set Collection, the lobby’s oversized Murano chandelier catches my eye as it dazzles in the sunlight. While sipping my welcome glass of champagne, I ca...

The NICI puts the wow in Bournemouth

Amanda Bernstein

May 21, 2024

News, Travel, United Kingdom

SET HIGHT on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, overlooking the English Channel and Dorset’s coastline, The NICI is causing quite a stir in this once-upon-a-time zimmer-friendly seaside town. Bringing the vibrant ...

Glass encounters a riot of red at the Plaza Athénée Hotel, Paris

Amanda Bernstein

April 22, 2024

Europe, Feature, France, Paris, Travel

THE renowned Plaza Athénée hotel, a member of Dorchester Collection, originally opened in 1913. This unashamedly opulent property with 154 bedrooms and 54 suites is located within the Golden Triangle of France...

Glass is swept away by Windstar Legend Cruise

Amanda Bernstein

April 1, 2024

Europe, Feature, Travel

WE’RE on board Windstar’s Star Legend cruise for eight nights, having arrived in Iceland in the middle of the summer to embark on a North Atlantic voyage. We’re ensconced within the luxurious surroundings of t...