Europe

Exploring the Scenic Swiss Mountains at Hotel Adula

August 20, 2025

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...

Glass checks in at The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Amanda Bernstein

July 7, 2025

Feature, Spain, Travel

TENERIFE, 200 miles off Morocco’s west coast and the most visited of the Canary Islands, is the largest and most populous isle in the Macaronesian archipelago. Boasting a year-round temperate climate, it is th...

Glass experiences a journey through Ireland’s living tapestry of art, story and seashore

Adina Ilie

July 1, 2025

Europe, Ireland, News, Travel

THE steam curls upward from a ceramic cup of herbal tea, the scent of lemongrass and eucalyptus mingling with the whisper of spa music in the Velvære Spa lounge. I sink deeper into a cocoon of warm towels, sho...

Glass enjoys a memorable stay in Courchevel at Hotel Barrière Les Neiges

Ashleigh Jacobs

June 30, 2025

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

EMBARKING on a winter escapade, our stay at Hotel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel commences with a chauffeur-driven ride from Geneva Airport, winding through the majestic mountain landscapes overlooking Lake Ge...

Glass embraces stillness on the Calabrian Coast at Capovaticano Resort

Sophie Richardson

June 29, 2025

Italy, News, Travel

ITALY in summer always seems like a good idea. But while many holiday goers flock to the well-trodden paths of the Amalfi Coast or Tuscany, Calabria remains blissfully under the radar. Just a stone’s throw...

Glass basks in the historic charm of Relais de Chambord

Sophie Richardson

June 25, 2025

France, Travel

WITH summer in full swing, many are scouring every corner of the internet in search of their next holiday destination. Some travel to far-off countries, indulging in the hidden gems scattered across the globe....

Kimpton Main Frankfurt opens as a stylish new city escape

Olga Petrusewicz

June 23, 2025

Germany, News, Travel

FRANKFURT can finally boast its first Kimpton property, now open in the heart of the city. Housed in the former headquarters of Deutsche Bank, the brand has transformed the historic space with its signature ey...

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Chelsea: 11 Cadogan Gardens

Ashleigh Jacobs

June 23, 2025

Europe, Travel, United Kingdom

TUCKED behind Sloane Street in the heart of Chelsea, 11 Cadogan Gardens feels like a grand countryside manor—yet it’s right in the centre of London. From the moment we arrived, it felt as though we had escaped...