Travel

Luxury off Mauritius’ Coast at The St. Regis Le Morne Resort

March 23, 2026

Africa, Feature, Mauritius, News, Travel

MAURITIUS – a dazzling jewel in the Indian Ocean – lies some 2,000 kilometres off Africa’s southeast coast, east of Madagascar. With a population of just 1.3 million, this island nation, part of the Mascarene ...

Sailing in Style Across the Baltic with Crystal Serenity

Amanda Bernstein

March 18, 2026

Denmark, Feature, News, Travel

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...

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 Takes to Paris this September

Ella O'Gorman

March 16, 2026

News, Travel

THIRD time's a charm, but for the fourth edition of its much-awaited annual awards ceremony, The World's 50 Best Hotels have something particularly special planned. Staged in London each year since its 202...

Relaxation Comes Easy At Portuguese Seaside Sanctuary Vila Vita Parc

Nicola Kavanagh

March 9, 2026

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

ALONG Portugal’s south coast between the popular tourist destinations of Albufeira and Portimão sits Vila Vita Parc, a sanctuary and feast for the senses. This luxury resort cleverly balances the needs of fami...

A Curated Escape in the Jewel City at The Glenmark, Glendale

Vivian Hui

March 2, 2026

America, California, Feature, Travel

AT THE crossroads of Glendale, Pasadena and Burbank, California, sits The Glenmark, Glendale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. More than just a place to stay, this boutique property feels like a cultural statement, ...

Discover Island Paradise at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

Penny Clements

March 1, 2026

America, Travel

EARLY mornings come quietly on Seven Mile Beach, which, at 5.5 miles long, isn’t quite as long as the name suggests, though it more than lives up to expectations. I stand barefoot on powder-soft sand as Grand ...

A Rejuvenating Break Amid Countryside Splendour at Coworth Park

Tyla de Vos

February 23, 2026

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

A 45-minute drive from the heart of London and we’ve arrived at Coworth Park – a 240-acre estate where British countryside meets the elegance of Dorchester Collection. Situated in Ascot, along the borders of W...

A Whistle-stop Guide to Paris’ Most Tasty Pleasures

Sean Sheehan

February 20, 2026

Dining, Food & Drink, Paris

CURIOUS and keen to see where so many artists had chosen to live, Montmartre was my first stop. The tour taken was an eye-opener. It began at Église Saint-Jean - not the most visited church in this neighbourho...

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair – the Cool, New Kid on the Block

Nicola Kavanagh

February 18, 2026

Europe, News, Travel, United Kingdom

THE Mandarin Oriental brand is synonymous with industry-defining luxury and refined elegance and one of its newest properties, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, is certainly flying the brand’s prestigious flag high. ...

Elysium Hotel Unveils 47 New Luxury Rooms and Suites

Sophie Richardson

February 17, 2026

News, Rest of Europe, Travel

ELYSIUM HOTEL, the five-star Paphos retreat in Cyprus, has just unveiled 47 new luxury rooms and suites. Following a €10 million reinvestment by Stademos Hotels, the renovation marks an exciting new chapter...

A Timeless Stay at the Tokyo Station Hotel

Vivian Hui

February 16, 2026

Asia, Feature, Japan, Travel

Stepping into The Tokyo Station Hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, I was struck by the rare feeling of walking into living history. Housed within the iconic red-brick Marunouchi façade, the h...

Discovering Scottish Glamour at 100 Princes Street

Olga Petrusewicz

February 13, 2026

News, Travel, United Kingdom

AS I drag my suitcase through the busy Princes Street, weaving between tourist groups and weekend shoppers, I hear someone say under their breath, “This is meant to be the best hotel in Scotland”. I look up to...

A Gastronomy Trip Along the Costa Brava

Sean Sheehan

February 9, 2026

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THE PLACE is the Bay of St. Pol in the Costa Brava region in the northeast of Spain, roughly halfway between Barcelona and Perpignan in France. From Barcelona airport it takes an hour and fifteen minutes to re...

Family-Friendly Luxury in the Austrian Alps at Schlosshotel Fiss

Sophie Richardson

February 6, 2026

Austria, Travel

EACH YEAR, as winter unfolds across Europe, crowds of people flock to the mountains in search of an exciting ski season. However, many others are deterred by the prospect of long lift queues, extended walks wh...

Historic Middlethorpe Hall and Spa Provides the Perfect Countryside Getaway

Caroline Simpson

February 2, 2026

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

MY FRIEND suggested seeing the acclaimed Oscar-winning British actor, Gary Oldman, in Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape at the Duke of York. Sounds great, I said. And so, she bought two tickets. However, o...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026 in the UK in Style

Sean Sheehan

February 2, 2026

News, Travel

LOVE knows no bounds, and neither do the possibilities for celebrating Valentine’s Day across the capital, from Mayfair and Chelsea to St Pancras and Lambeth. The four-course menu on 14th February at Bookin...

Wellness Retreat Blending Ancient with Modern at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Thailand

Angela Cobbinah

January 26, 2026

Asia, Feature, Thailand, Travel

I STARED at my picture on the screen and it was not a pretty sight. Well, skeletons rarely are. But thanks to an amazing piece of tech that scanned my entire body from the inside, I found out a few things I di...

Beachside Sophistication on America’s Gulf Coast in St. Pete-Clearwater

Imogen Clark

January 20, 2026

America, Feature, Travel

WHEN you think of Florida, Miami, the Everglades and Disney World tend to come to mind. But America’s third most populous state has far more to offer than nightlife, crocodiles and rollercoasters. Less than 30...

Elegance Steeped In History at Palace Hotel Tokyo

Vivian Hui

January 12, 2026

Feature, Japan, Travel

AT Palace Hotel Tokyo, the city’s energy fades into the background. Rising above the moat that encircles the Imperial Palace gardens, the hotel is both impressive and serene, a place that balances understated ...

Falling in Love With the Warmth Hidden in Iceland’s Wilderness

Olga Petrusewicz

January 9, 2026

Feature, Travel

ONLY a few places capture the push and pull between comfort and wilderness quite like Iceland. Here, nature dictates people's lives, and they follow - adapting to volcanic eruptions, icy winds, or long, dark w...

A Sensory Escape at Pan Pacific London

Adina Ilie

January 7, 2026

London, News, Travel

THE moment I step into Pan Pacific in Bishopsgate, the city feels a world away. Even in the heart of London’s pulse, this hotel is a sanctuary of calm, a place where every detail has been thought through to c...