Amanda Bernstein - The Glass Magazine

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

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...

Augustinus Bader launches The Geranium Rose Body Oil

Amanda Bernstein

March 5, 2024

Beauty, News

TODAY, AUGUSTINUS Bader has launched The Geranium Rose Body Oil (£85) just in time for Mother’s Day which falls on Sunday March 10 2024, to add to his unrivalled line-up of results-driven products. Drum-rol...

Glass relaxes in geothermal baths at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Iceland

Amanda Bernstein

March 4, 2024

Feature, Rest Of The World, Travel

THE Retreat at Blue Lagoon is an award-winning spa hotel located close to the Icelandic capital Reykjavik and set upon a private inlet of the Unesco Global Geopark. Home to Iceland’s iconic Blue Lagoon, a spec...

Augustinus Bader introduces The Rich Shampoo and The Rich Conditioner

Amanda Bernstein

February 23, 2024

Haircare, News

AUGUSTINUS Bader, the king of award-winning revolutionary beauty, has just launched The Rich Shampoo and The Rich conditioner (both £43), adding to its line-up of cutting-edge hair and scalp products for all h...

Glass embarks on a wildlife adventure on Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Amanda Bernstein

February 12, 2024

Feature, Rest Of The World, Travel

FEW PLACES on earth are as unspoilt as Kangaroo Island, located off the coast of South Australia. Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third largest island, possessing 40 per cent native vegetation and a wildlif...

Glass gets wild on the Great Plains Safari in Kenya

Amanda Bernstein

January 29, 2024

Africa, Feature, Travel

IT'S A steamy afternoon. We’re parked-up in our specially adapted Great Plains Conservation Land Rover Defender. We have a 360-degree view of a pride of 14 lions, sprawled out to soak up the golden African sun...

Glass discovers a tropical paradise at The Residence Zanzibar

Amanda Bernstein

January 8, 2024

Africa, Feature, Travel

IT'S A dazzling Saturday morning. We’re sitting overlooking the Indian Ocean in the infinity pool that is as flat as glass and the focal point of the resort. I feel like a tiny figure within this body of water...

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