Europe - The Glass Magazine

Glass dines at La Pagode De Cos in Paris

June 28, 2017

ANY food lover that happens to be in Paris and is looking for an unforgettable culinary experience should definitely take in dining at La Pagode De Cos restaurant as part of their visit. The restaurant welcomes...

The Glass City Guide – Vienna

Ben Slater

June 5, 2017

Austria, Europe, Feature, Travel

The Glass City Guide – Vienna The Lowdown Vienna – a feast of history, culture, music, architecture, elegance – seamlessly blending the past and future into its vibrant pulse. Fly to its pristine modern i...

Glass travels to Daios Cove Luxury Resort, Crete

Regner Ramos

June 1, 2017

Europe, Feature, Greece, Travel

I’M SITTING on the wing deck, below the blue and white sails of a catamaran heading back from dry, rocky Spinalonga island, off the coast of Crete. Every so often the smoothness of the ride is interrupted and I...

Glass visits the stunning French department of Aveyron

Thomas Marrington

May 26, 2017

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

WHEN it comes to travel bucket-lists, Glass is almost certain that few are likely to feature the Southern France department of Aveyron. And yet, with a combination of warm and sunny climates, landscapes untouch...

Glass visits the majestic Mediterranean resort of La Baraquette

Katrina Mirpuri

May 15, 2017

Feature, Food & Drink, France, Travel

WHEN I first heard about this new development, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It’s no secret that the south of France is an incredibly charming place, and the thought of a luxury resort landing on the peaceful L...

Glass discovers why the art and education of Florence still fascinates

Becky Zanker

April 19, 2017

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

Florence: an ongoing Renaissance − Glass discovers why the art and education of Florence will always hold international appeal IN Florence, one can hardly turn their head without seeing another piece of Rena...

Glass floats into Venice and discovers the newly opened Palazzo Venart

Amanda Bernstein

April 5, 2017

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

Viva Venice — Glass floats into Venice and discovers the newly opened Palazzo Venart THERE may not be a Fiat or Alfa Romeo in sight on the streets of Venice, but there are plenty of water taxis, wa...

Glass visits Burgh Island Hotel, Devon – a little 1920s magic on a private island

Bonnie Friend

March 27, 2017

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

FOR those who have never heard of Burgh Island Hotel, it is a one of a kind location. The only hotel on a private island in the UK, it was built in 1929 and remains true to its art deco roots, accessed across a...

The Glass guide to The Faroe Islands

Aaron Trinidade

March 14, 2017

Denmark, Europe, Feature, Travel

HOLDING their own against gales, rain and the frigid North Atlantic seas, this small, rocky archipelago of volcanic islands offers a unique experience for those intrepid enough to venture this far north. Though...

Miramar Beach Hotel and SPA, Théoule-sur-Mer, Cote d'Azur, France, swimming pool and view

Glass discovers the joy of excellence at the Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa and Yaktsa Côte d’Azur

Ben Slater

March 13, 2017

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

YOU have to love airports in the South of France; tiny, unfussy and a sign that you have reached the land of relaxed, simple pleasures. This is the feeling that embraces you as you arrive at Nice airport and ta...

Glass explores the luxurious hotels and awe-inspiring vistas of Lake Geneva

Becky Zanker

February 28, 2017

Europe, Feature, Switzerland, Travel

Glass explores the luxurious hotels, gastronomic delicacies and awe-inspiring vistas of Lake Geneva CHEESE, chocolate, wine: Switzerland does so many things so well. Extraordinarily beautiful landscapes is a...

Glass visits the Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona

Ben Olsen

February 22, 2017

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

Occupying a commanding space on Barcelona’s elegant Passeig de Gracia, Mandarin Oriental’s Catalonian outpost has established itself as a stately five-star affair that successfully balances the high-end hotel c...

Glass is bewitched by the Danube

Amanda Bernstein

February 13, 2017

Europe, Feature, Travel

Glass enjoys a sublime and luxurious week sailing along the Danube – one of the longest waterways in Europe ARRIVING in the warm welcoming climate of Budapest in the summertime, you are immediately struck by...

Glass visits the opulent Rome Cavalieri hotel

Stephanie Clair

February 6, 2017

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

GLASS has been always been excited by modern architecture and design, but we thought it was appropriate to take a look away from minimalist design hotels, for once, and see what else Europe has to offer. As wit...

Glass explores the wonders of Château de La Redorte, in Carcassonne, France

Katrina Mirpuri

January 25, 2017

Feature, France, Travel

SITUATED in the scenic village of La Redorte, in the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Château de la Redorte stands tall amongst neighbouring views of vineyards and the Canal du Midi. On arrival Glass w...

Glass enjoys a stopover in Lisbon

Sean Sheehan

December 19, 2016

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

Lisbon: city of ceramics and culture – Glass enjoys a stopover in Portugal’s capital MOST European capital cities have their “must-see” sights – a particular building, bridge, museum, whatever -- promoted wi...

Glass explores the northeast of England via the cosy trappings of Jesmond Dene House

Viola Levy

December 12, 2016

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

Northern High – Glass explores the northeast of England via the cosy trappings of Jesmond Dene House AFTER visiting Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle, I have to concede defeat in an on-going debate with my par...

Front Cover. A walk in a rainbow at ARoS in Aarthus

Glass surprises itself on a trip to Aarhus – Denmark’s second-largest city

Sean Sheehan

November 28, 2016

Europe, Feature, Rest of Europe, Travel

EVERYONE is likely to visit Denmark’s capital sometime in their life but Aarhus, one of those destinations that only other Scandinavians visit in large numbers, is a well-kept traveller’s secret. A common respo...

The Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Florence, Italy

Glass discovers the Soprarno Suites in Florence

Amanda Bernstein

November 22, 2016

Art, Italy, News, Travel

AT a time when the pound has taken a tumble against the mighty Euro, all is not lost. For those wanting to visit the magical city of Florence and to catch up on some culture before the holiday season, the Sopra...

A view of the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais in Sintra

Glass catches this year’s final sunshine in Lisboa, Portugal

Sara Hesikova

November 21, 2016

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

A TEMPERATURE of 25°C and warm sunny weather in October is an unusual occurrence even for Portugal. Yet, those were the conditions this October and it made our trip all the more pleasant. Even if the first stop...

Front Cover. Derag Livinghotel AM Viktualienmarket

Glass stays at the Derag Livinghotel am Viktualienmarkt, Munich, Germany

Thomas Marrington

November 9, 2016

Europe, Feature, Rest of Europe, Travel

WHETHER visiting a luxury hotel for business or pleasure, it’s always preferable to be able to rest easy without worrying about the impact of your indulgence on the environment. At the Derag Livinghotel am Vikt...