Europe

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

October 6, 2025

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...

Discovering balance in the Dolomites at Lefay Resort & Spa

Amanda Bernstein

September 30, 2025

Destination Spas, Europe, Feature, Italy, News, Travel

I REACH down to scoop up a handful of freshly formed ice, rubbing my hands together to lower my heart rate before raising them to the sun. I stand beside the glassy, frozen-solid Lago Nambino, 1,780m above sea...

The Grove’s Sequoia Spa: An Ode to Rejuvenation

Lily Rimmer

September 25, 2025

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

EMERGING from the heady, kaleidoscopic haze of Glastonbury 2025 – six days of boundless music, endless dancing, and marathon stretches of festival wanderings – I found myself in pursuit of sanctuary. My destin...

Rooftop Views and East London Energy at Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch

Vivian Hui

September 11, 2025

Europe, News, Travel, United Kingdom

LONDON nights are made for rooftop cocktails, golden-hour views and buzzing energy, and the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch delivers all three. Add in generous rooms, a stellar location, and a breakfast spread tha...

Hotel Café Royal’s Green Bar Launches New Cocktail Menu and Outdoor Terrace

Sophie Richardson

September 8, 2025

Food & Drink, London, News

HOTEL CAFÉ ROYAL has long been considered one of London’s most glamorous destinations. Perched just off Regent Street, this hotel’s prime location makes it an excellent spot for those looking to explore the ci...

The Langley Provides a Royal Rest in Buckinghamshire

Rachel Spencer

September 1, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

I ARRIVE in Buckinghamshire, a 45-minute drive from London and a county steeped in history and renowned as the secret love nest of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. As my car winds along the picturesque carriageway ...

Relaxing in Ischia at San Montano Resort & Spa

Lily Rimmer

August 26, 2025

Feature, Italy, Travel

THE 17-square-mile volcanic island of Ischia in Italy had long been a place I could describe with such familiarity that I often had to remind myself I had yet to visit it. My affinity for it was entirely inspi...

Exploring the Scenic Swiss Mountains at Hotel Adula

Sophie Richardson

August 20, 2025

Europe, News, Switzerland, Travel

WHEN it comes to summer holidays, the Swiss Alps may not be the first destination that springs to mind. However, a cosy hotel nestled amongst the Graubünden mountains may be about to change that. Located in...

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...

Penha Longa Resort: Golf, Gardens and Gastronomy in Sintra-Cascais National Park

Vivian Hui

August 15, 2025

Europe, News, Portugal, Travel

ARRIVING at Penha Longa Resort means winding through the dense, emerald folds of the Sintra-Cascais National Park. The hotel appears as a flash of pale stone, contrasted amongst the greens of pines and endless...

The Langham, London – A Storied Icon Is Reimagined

Rachel Spencer

August 14, 2025

Europe, London, News, Travel

FROM the moment I arrive at The Langham, London - Europe’s original grand hotel - I feel immersed in a world where heritage and modern luxury collide with seamless elegance. Celebrating its 160th anniversary, ...

Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club Brings Riviera Energy to Andalusia

Adina Ilie

August 14, 2025

News, Spain, Travel

COME August, the sun-drenched shores of Playa del Real de Zaragoza will welcome a new jewel to Marbella’s coastline. Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, the latest addition to Iconic Luxury Hotels’ globe-sp...

No Place Like Rome: Introducing The Rome EDITION

Chidozie Obasi

August 6, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

AS THE world slowly starts to turn balmy and the warm summer days creep in, we immediately turn to the sunnier side of the globe to dream of our next escape. If your plans for the break include hours loung...

Glass escapes to Halkidiki’s hidden paradise: Domes Noruz Kassandra

Sophie Richardson

July 31, 2025

Europe, News, Travel

WHEN summer arrives in Greece, many holiday-goers flock to the iconic islands or gravitate towards bustling cities in search of culture, cuisine, and coastal charm. However, beyond the familiar favourites lies...

Comfort meets convenience in Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Vivian Hui

July 30, 2025

Europe, News, Travel, United Kingdom

MANCHESTER’S energy is impossible to miss, it’s a city that always feels in motion, and as I step off the train at Piccadilly Station, I was eager to dive in. Within a minute of leaving the station, I was stan...

Glass explores the world of wine in Porto

Adina Ilie

July 28, 2025

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

PORTO, with its golden light and rolling landscapes, is a city shaped by wine – a fact that becomes evident the moment I’m dropped off at The Yeatman Hotel, perched as it is above Vila Nova de Gaia, the heart ...

Glass visits Dublin and finds a culture galore

Sean Sheehan

July 22, 2025

Culture, Ireland, Travel

ONE day, a young woman by the name of Nora Barnacle (‘she’ll stick to him’ was a remark of her future father-in-law) was walking in central Dublin when she was chatted up by a young man. A date was arranged bu...

Bill & Coo: where refined tranquillity meets Cycladic style

Imogen Clark

July 17, 2025

Europe, Feature, Greece, Travel

THERE's an idyllic silence you don't expect in Mykonos. Not the closing notes of a party ending, or the lull of a late afternoon siesta, but a thoughtful, quiet, measured and unshowy, yet very intentional. ...

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, brings a modern touch to the ancient shores of Cyprus

Angela Cobbinah

July 14, 2025

Europe, News, Rest of Europe, Travel

WHAT have 3,000 year old ruins, perfume manufacture and lace got to do with one of Cyprus’ most luxurious hotels? Plenty, as I discovered during a recent visit to the Parklane Limassol. But first, the...

Glass visits the new luxury landmark – The Peninsula London

Amanda Bernstein

July 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, London, Travel, United Kingdom

AS WE sashay up to the check-in desk at The Peninsula London, we’re greeted by a team of staff whose warm smiles immediately make us feel welcome. From the moment we step into the marble-swathed entrance, we’r...

Glass unwinds above the Aegean Sea at Myconian Deos

Sophie Richardson

July 12, 2025

Europe, Greece, Travel

PERCHED high above the shimmering Aegean Sea, with unobstructed views of Mykonos’ harbour, Myconian Deos emerges as a sanctuary of refined elegance and luxury. Having opened in May 2024, this hotel invites gue...