Author Nicola Kavanagh

Nicola Kavanagh

Glass Magazine editor in chief

Villas by Santo Collection: A Stay That Ticks All The Boxes in Santorini

December 22, 2025

SANTORINI is the Greek island famed for its Cycladic architecture – pristine white villages with organic curves and blue-domed churches clinging to the cliffsides, which, in the age of social media, have becom...

Nobu Marrakech Balances Local Flavours with a Taste of Japan

Nicola Kavanagh

November 19, 2025

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

THE illustrious Nobu brand had fairy-tale like beginnings and was founded in 1994 by Chef Nobuyuki “Matsuhisa” Matsuhisa, legendary actor Robert De Niro and film-producer/ entrepreneur Meir Teper. Their fi...

Reconnecting With Nature in Lake Garda, Italy

Nicola Kavanagh

November 3, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

NESTLED into the foothills of the Dolomites and often referred to as the Valley of Dreams, the Garda Trentino region is a veritable smorgasbord of Northern Italian flavours, culture and sports. Sitting at ...

Wellness on a whole new level at Camiral, a Quinta do Lago Resort

Nicola Kavanagh

October 6, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel

HAVE you ever been to a health resort and found things just a little too austere and lacking in joy? Or been to a beautiful spa and wished that you could have something more impactful on your health than a ped...

Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo Opens The First Guerlain spa in Monaco

Nicola Kavanagh

August 29, 2025

Beauty, Destination Spas

BELOVED by ultra-famous guests including Paul McCartney, Queen Elizabeth and Clint Eastwood to mention only a few, Hôtel Métropole has been the go-to destination for high society in Monte Carlo since its openi...

Unbridled Relaxation at Dormy House, Cotswolds

Nicola Kavanagh

August 18, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

IF you’re in need of a retreat from the relentless pace of modern life then Dormy House is the perfect antidote. Nestled in the Cotswold hills, this historic former farmhouse – built in the iconic limestone ty...

Hilton unveils the new Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Nicola Kavanagh

July 14, 2025

South America, Travel

PERCHED on the Western coast of Costa Rica and nestled into the mountainside, sits the newest Waldorf Astoria hotel. Designed by leading Latin American architects Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos of Mexico City, the...

Glass discovers a hidden treasure in Rome at Hotel d’Inghilterra

Nicola Kavanagh

May 5, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

WHERE does one start when attempting to describe a city like Rome? From the brutal history of the Colosseum, to the ethereal tomb of St Peter and inside Vatican City, Rome truly tells the stories of human hist...

Glass indulges in haute cuisine at Anantara Rome’s INEO restaurant

Nicola Kavanagh

March 31, 2025

Dining, Food & Drink, News

ANANTARA Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel is one of the most well known and visually stunning hotels in Rome. Housed in a 19th century palazzo, this expansive 232 room hotel enchants with its carved Italian marble dé...

Glass relaxes in historic style at London’s Town Hall Hotel

Nicola Kavanagh

March 28, 2025

Europe, London, News, Travel

THERE ARE many hotels which claim to be London’s best kept secret, but the Town Hall Hotel is surely the one! Situated on a leafy street in buzzing Bethnal Green, this former council building is a beautifu...

Glass discovers la dolce vita at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni on Lake Como

Nicola Kavanagh

February 17, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

LAKE Como has been the go-to destination for the elite of the political and arts spheres for centuries. Its beauty has inspired works from composers like Liszt and Verdi (the latter composed his famous opera, ...

New Year, New Skin – four brands you need to add to your 2025 skincare regime

Nicola Kavanagh

February 7, 2025

Beauty, Cosmetics We Love, News

YOUR skin is the ultimate statement piece - so why settle for anything less than radiant and hydrated? From serums and oils, to creams and toners, GLASS has tried, tested and loved a selection of new products ...

Glass experiences a perfect weekend at University Arms Hotel, Cambridge

Nicola Kavanagh

December 17, 2024

News, Travel

DESPITE its small size, Cambridge punches far above its weight in terms of allure and history thanks to its origins as home to one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Here is the Glass pic...

Glass takes in Portugal’s vibrant South coast at W Algarve

Nicola Kavanagh

September 17, 2024

Feature, Portugal

SINCE its inception in 1998, the W brand has done a phenomenal job of carving out its own unique niche in the highly competitive luxury hotel market. The W tagline is “redefining revelry for the modern jet set...

Glass is awed by the historic beauty of Ellenborough Park

Nicola Kavanagh

September 9, 2024

Feature, United Kingdom

ENGLAND'S history is undoubtedly its biggest tourist attraction and when one visits Ellenborough Park it is easy to see why. The stunning manor house, which has its origins in the 1400s, is a record of Eng...

Where to stay in Paris for the Olympics? Hotel Castille!

Nicola Kavanagh

June 26, 2024

Europe, France, News, Travel

NESTLED in the heart of Paris’ fashion district, Hotel Castille sits quietly and elegantly next to the original Coco Chanel atelier. And just like Mademoiselle Chanel, hotel Castille exudes a chic, understated...

Glass enjoys the royal treatment on the shores of Lake Geneva

Nicola Kavanagh

June 17, 2024

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

EVIAN is one of the world’s best-known bottled waters. But few know that its source is a tiny town nestled between the Alps and Lake Geneva. It is here in the crisp, alpine air that Evian-les-Bains, the place ...

Glass takes in the splendour of the Algarve at the Wyndham Grand

Nicola Kavanagh

June 3, 2024

Feature, Portugal

SET within the stunning Ria Formosa natural park and the iconic Quinta do Lago resort, Wyndham Grand Algarve is the ultimate “something for everyone” hotel. The hotel clearly has a deep understanding ...

Glass takes in the splendour of the Aegean coast at Swissotel Büyük Efes

Nicola Kavanagh

May 20, 2024

Europe, Feature, Travel, Turkey

THE ANCIENT historian and geographer Herodotus said of Izmir, “They established their city in the most beautiful skies and the most beautiful climates we know on earth.” He was surely right. With its azure blu...

The must do city break of 2024 – Lausanne, Switzerland

Nicola Kavanagh

February 27, 2024

Europe, News, Switzerland, Travel

LOCATED in the stunning Swiss region of Vaud on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lausanne is one of the oldest recorded towns in Switzerland. As with all Alpine destinations, the place seems to sing with vitalit...

Glass is awed by the stunning Le Meurice, Paris

Nicola Kavanagh

October 23, 2023

Feature, Paris, Travel

SITUATED opposite the relaxing Jardin Tuilleries and just steps from the world’s most famous art gallery – the Louvre and France’s finest shopping street Rue Saint-Honoré - as well as the dramatic Place de la ...