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Yūgen Restaurant, Melbourne: Beyond Everyday Perception

May 6, 2025

Australia, Australia, Feature, Food & Drink, Travel

TRADITIONALLY, the word yūgen holds profound spiritual significance in Japanese culture. It embodies the belief that an unseen, ineffable dimension exists beyond our everyday perception—an enigmatic depth that...

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 takes comfort in Tribeca’s beloved haven at Fouquet’s New York

Vivian Hui

April 28, 2025

America, Feature, New York, Travel

WALKING down the cobblestone streets between industrial buildings of boutiques and restaurants, it’s not hard to see why Tribeca has become a prevalent area of New York city. It’s a dramatic change of scene...

Farlam Hall delivers relaxation and Michelin-starred cuisine in Cumbria

Sophie Richardson

April 25, 2025

Dining, Food & Drink, News, United Kingdom

WHEN you think of Cumbria, relaxation is often not the first thing that springs to mind. However, an intimate PoB Hotel located just outside of Carlisle may be about to challenge that idea. Housing just 18...

Alexa Papadouris talks to Glass about Cyprus’ most luxurious holiday retreats

Adina Ilie

April 21, 2025

Travel

NESTLED in the heart of Cyprus, Marathasa Wines and Casale Panayiotis redefine luxury with a seamless blend of heritage, indulgence, and breathtaking landscapes. We speak with Alexa Papadouris, one of the visi...

Glass finds calm in the heart of Madrid at Círculo Gran Via

Katie Felstead

April 21, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

IN THE heart of Madrid, Spain’s vibrant and captivating capital, sits Marriott’s Autograph Collection hotel, Círculo Gran Via. Housed in the historic Circle of Trade building and opened in 1924, this adult...

Azerai Ke Ga Bay introduces new outdoor yoga sessions

Sophie Richardson

April 14, 2025

News, Travel, Vietnam

IMAGINE beginning the day with a deep breath and a slow stretch, accompanied by the calming backing track of ocean waves. Fortunately, Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an all-suites-and-villas beachfront resort in southern V...

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 ...

Inside Le Grand Hôtel Cayré: Parisian Elegance for the Modern Traveller

Lily Rimmer

April 11, 2025

France, News, Travel

THERE'S something special about being in Paris during the week of Valentine’s. The city, long entwined with the mythology of love, hums with heightened sentiment as couples flock to its iconic landmarks— none ...

Glass experiences adventure on an alpine escape to Valle d’Aosta

Olga Petrusewicz

April 5, 2025

Feature, Italy, Travel

ITALY IS undoubtedly one of the best destinations for skiing holidays, and few places do it better than Valle d'Aosta. Nestled in the northwest of the country, the region lies surrounded by the towering pe...

Purple Ski elevates Alpine luxury with private world-class chefs

Olga Petrusewicz

April 1, 2025

Food & Drink, News, Travel

PURPLE Ski, the renowned luxury chalet operator, provides their guests with an elevated experience of the ski holiday, offering a private chef residency at each of its properties. With bespoke menus, fine wine...

Glass embraces the bustle of Lisbon at Vila Rodrigues

Imogen Clark

March 31, 2025

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

IF LISBON isn’t on your list of places to go, then you should put it at the top now. Having gained immense popularity on social media for its rustic architecture, steep hills, yellow trams and a new, booming c...

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...

Luxury Campervan Travel in Western Australia: A Scenic Road Trip with Star RV

Lily Rimmer

March 25, 2025

Australia, Feature, News, Travel

FOR time immemorial, the notion of a campervan holiday has seldom been associated with luxury. Traditionally regarded as a home on wheels, the practical convenience of a campervan has largely appealed to those...

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...

Bonjour Paris! Stylish, luxury aparthotel opens by Locke

Sean Sheehan

March 20, 2025

Europe, France, News, Travel

A LOCKE studio apartment is no ordinary holiday abode and its design-led approach to the home-meets-hotel format is now to be experienced in the heart of Paris at Le Jardin de Verre by Locke. It is Locke’s...

Glass takes it easy in Oman

Sean Sheehan

March 17, 2025

Feature, Rest Of The World, Travel

OMAN is like modal jazz – think 1960s’ Johnny Hodges or Herbie Hancock – so different to the turbocharged swing of bebop that gives voice to Dubai, its brash neighbour to the north. Driving away from Musca...

Glass experiences a weekend of wellbeing in the heart of Bath

Adina Ilie

March 10, 2025

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

AS I step off the train in Bath on a crisp morning, I’m eager to send off winter in the same way that I commenced it—intentionally and with well-being at heart. The city’s golden-stone buildings stand tall aga...

Glass finds a jewel in San Antonio at Hotel Emma

Imogen Clark

February 25, 2025

America, Feature, News

WHEN it comes to Southern charm, San Antonio’s Hotel Emma basks in all of it. Housed in a former 19th-century brewery along the Pearl District’s River Walk, this Texas establishment has masterfully preserv...

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, ...

Glass encounters Moroccan hospitality at the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr

Sophie Richardson

February 13, 2025

Africa, Travel

I’VE arrived at Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr, a glamorous coastal property whose name aptly translates to “Palace by the Sea”. From decadent hand-tiled floors and cedar wood balconies to plush velv...