America

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

March 2, 2026

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 ...

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...

The Wonders of Belize: From Barefoot Luxury to Untamed Beauty

Charlie Navin-Holder

December 15, 2025

America, Feature, News, Rest of America, Travel

IT'S 5am and day one of my trip to Belize, the only English-speaking country in Central America. There are rumours of a Jaguar sighting - audible just beyond our thatched roof cabanas at Chan Chich Rainforest ...

Laid Back Luxe at Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood, USA

Andy Mack

November 24, 2025

America, California, Feature, Travel

LOS ANGELES is not short on glossy hotels and while many hold an air of prestige they often lack soul. Tucked between the thoroughfares of Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, Kimpton La Peer Hotel offer...

Midtown’s Best-Kept Secret is The Chemists’ Club Hotel

Vivian Hui

November 10, 2025

America, Feature, New York, Travel

IN A city that never stops evolving, The Chemists’ Club Hotel feels like a breath of fresh air, a sophisticated retreat where timeless architecture meets contemporary comfort. Tucked just off Pershing Square a...

New Icon on the Strip Hits the Jackpot at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Vivian Hui

October 21, 2025

America, Feature, Travel

LAS VEGAS has never been short on spectacle but with the arrival of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a new era of luxury has taken root. The 67-storey property effortlessly blends old Hollywood elegance with modern-da...

Canada’s Prince Edward Island Is A Haven Of Wildflowers and Wellness

Sophie Richardson

September 16, 2025

Feature, Rest of America, Travel

FEW PLACES on Earth are as idyllic as Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province. Prince Edward Island, also referred to as “PEI” by locals, is widely known as the home of Anne of Green Gables, but th...

Albor San Miguel de Allende, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Is A Vibrant Hotspot in Mexico

Regner Ramos

August 7, 2025

America, South America, Travel

JUST outside the vibrancy of San Miguel de Allende’s gorgeous historic centre, there’s a pause. A calm. Albor San Miguel de Allende, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a 93-room design hotel that trades in un...

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...

Inside 1 Hotel West Hollywood, LA’s Nature-Infused Urban Retreat

Vivian Hui

July 9, 2025

America, California, Feature, Travel

PERCHED at the base of the Hollywood Hills, overlooking a glittering stretch of Los Angeles from Downtown to Santa Monica, 1 Hotel West Hollywood stands out as a striking blend of sustainability and luxury on ...

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...

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 indulges in Hollywood glamour at Hotel Bel-Air

Vivian Hui

February 10, 2025

America, California, Feature, Travel

DESIGNED to delight, Hotel Bel-Air is Hollywood glamour with more than a touch of graceful serenity. Found among the famous canyon hills, the 12-acre paradise welcomes guests with lush gardens and swans from i...

Glass retreats to the Mayan Riviera at Casa Chablé

Regner Ramos

January 28, 2025

America, Feature, Rest of America, Travel

THE Ancient Mayans called it Sian Ka’an—“where the sky is birthed”. I call it “that place I can’t stop thinking about.” Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, totally secluded in the heart of Mexico...

Glass encounters a luxurious sanctuary in the Golden State at The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Vivian Hui

December 23, 2024

California, Feature, Travel

SHINING brightly in the golden state with its West Coast charm is The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Situated in Los Angeles’ Golden Triangle, with its warm and distinctively chic style, it’s exactly how I imagined ...

Glass soars above the clouds at the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Imogen Clark

November 25, 2024

America, Feature, New York

NEW York is one of those cities that you experience from a great height. The higher you go, the better it gets. So soaring at 926 feet above the ground is the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, a colossal f...

Glass indulges in the luxuries of Peru

Sean Sheehan

August 16, 2024

News, South America

THERE ARE different ways to reach Machu Picchu, the single biggest tourist attraction in South America, and one of them involves campsites and four days of serious trekking. This may not be everyone’s cup of t...

Glass brunches, lunches, and dines in the new American epicentre of gastronomy Las Vegas

Regner Ramos

July 15, 2024

California, Food & Drink, News

FOR ALL of its parlour tricks, smokes, mirrors, and vices—like stepping into a green telephone both with burger and hash browns at hand into the world of “Absinthe”, where romance, lust, acrobatics, and comedy...

Glass discovers decadence in The Windy City at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Alicia Tomkinson

July 1, 2024

America, Feature, Travel

ARRIVING at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago to check out their most recent renovations, I can immediately tell that the hotel has been translated into a new Premier Gold Coast style. From floor to ceiling, it’s cl...

The luxury of New York during fashion week

Lily Rimmer

June 28, 2024

Fashion Shows, Feature, New York, News, Travel

FOR those who appreciate the effort required to make fashion week manageable, experiencing the city outside of the packed schedule is rare, if not impossible. The days are spent entirely within the confines of...