Mersey, Mersey me
Since 2008, when it was named the European Capital of Culture, the transformation of Liverpool has brought a new artistic confidence and vigour to the great port-city. Liverpool now has more galle...
A great Gaelic escape
It’s not everyday your masseuse demands “Give me a hug!” at the end of a treatment. But in the case of Melissa, my deceivingly petite South African therapist at Galgorm Resort and Spa, I’m happy t...
Roberto Cavalli opens the Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge
Now that Roberto Cavalli’s newest Restaurant & Lounge in Ibiza is officially open, you’ll know where to find Glass next time we are nearby the Mediterranean Island’s mega marina. Situated on the most exclus...
A fire, fjords and ferries
The fire that broke out in the town of Ǻlesund in western Norway in 1904 became an act of creative destruction. There was one unfortunate fatality but the other 10,000 inhabitants, escaping the co...
Making a splash in Paris – The Molitor Hotel
The nautically themed MGallery Molitor hotel Paris, located in the 16th Arrondissement, has recently opened with much excitement and anticipation. In its former life, the Piscine Molitor occupied the site – an ...
Chic becomes Dublin
The born-again, post-austerity Dublin – small but perfectly formed – is a cornucopia of elegant places to be, from stylish hotels to quality restaurants and lovely, lovely things to buy – plus lots to gaz...
The art of travel
Following from the success of their Carnets de Voyage, in which four contemporary artists were invited to illustrate cities they visited for the first time, Louis Vuitton will be launching two new travel titl...
Glass reviews Richard Avedon, Gagosian, Athens
Richard Avedon said, “Portraiture is performance. You can’t get at the thing itself, the real nature of the sitter, by stripping away the surface (…) All that you can do is manipulate that surface-gesture, cost...
Viewpoints of Venice: Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia presents Sguardi Incrociati a Venezia
The third exhibition installment at Louis Vuitton’s Espace Venezia will present an cultural clash of the work of Japanese manga artist Jirô Taniguchi (b. 1957) and photographer and set designer Mariano Fortuny...
Stylish renovations for Pullman Paris Montparnasse
Pullman Paris Montparnasse is proud to unveil its new look after 18 months of renovations. The hotel, ideally located on the Rive Gauche and just a stone’s throw away from Montparnasse train station, offers gue...
Rome comes alive with exclusive cinematic tour
Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, has created a brand new cinematic tour, featuring the most iconic and picturesque historic Roman landmarks, as featured in the 2014 Oscar award-winning movie...
A sojourn in Sardinia
If you feel your life is somewhat lacking in the romance stakes, an Italian trip abroad might be just what is in order. But if the bustling cities and tourist hotspots of the mainland aren’t your firs...
Escape to Ireland
Dotted across Ireland are grand houses built by the recipients of land handouts when Oliver Cromwell dispossessed the original Irish owners and rewarded his own officers. The new landlords evolved into a cl...
Chiltern Street – London’s hottest strip
It's always a pleasure to explore Marylebone’s charming streets and stumble upon a hidden gem like Chiltern Street. Recognised as a highly desirable address, ever so quietly assured of it’s own class, style, an...
Magical Madrid
Madrid is one of the few European cities that has succeeded in retaining the overwhelming charm and authenticity of its mother culture – as the Spanish are wont to do so valiantly. Indeed, they ar...
Self-conscious
This month the Frances Rich School of Fine Art and Performing Arts of DEREE, in Athens present a unique and very topical exhibition related to the pervasiveness of technological media in our lives.
The e...
Your very own piece de resistance
The Belgians really love their food. Brussels’ proximity to its gastronomic neighbour Lilles, just half an hour by train, seems to have spurred the city on to strive for higher culinary standards. Per capit...
Spellbound in the Côte d’Azur
If articulated with a French accent, Château glides off the tongue nicely and Saint-Martin lands with a rich plop – an aural delight. Having recently visited the five-star property, I promise it is every bi...
Sofitel celebrates its 50th anniversary
The Sofitel hotel group celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. Being a French company, the three core themes running through the entire celebrations are very appropriately - design, gastronomy and culture.
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Sleepless in St Moritz
Having only been on skiing holidays with my father – an excellent skier but not one for the luxury trappings that accompany it – I discovered there was a great deal about the ski holiday I had been missing ...
The gift is in the journey
Mr Grumpy hates shopping, specifically the Christmas shopping list and the New Year sales. I have always had to do all the gathering and face the crush of shoppers on Oxford Street alone. So this year I con...