Europe - The Glass Magazine

Glass checks in at The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

July 7, 2025

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

Glass Archive

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...

Glass finds all year-round bliss at the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz

Ashleigh Jacobs

June 23, 2025

Europe, Feature, Switzerland, Travel

JOHANNES Badrutt, the founder of St Moritz’s Kulm Hotel, had one ambition: to attract guests during both the summer and winter seasons. It began with a wager – if guests visited during the summer and were diss...

Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré offers a prestigious respite from Paris’ bustle

Imogen Clark

June 16, 2025

Feature, Paris, Travel

FOR A city with a thumping heart and bustling social scene, there are very few places in Paris that remain a secret. Hidden on rue d'Anjou in the 8th arrondissement is Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré, a distingu...

Glass discovers a sense of stillness at Fairmont La Hacienda

Adina Ilie

June 10, 2025

Europe, News, Spain, Travel

IT's 8 in the morning, and I’ve never been happier to see Heathrow Terminal 2. With my mind half in yesterday and desperately trying to switch it into the second half of my Friday, I board my flight to Gibralt...

Glass stays at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons: A culinary retreat of dreams

Amanda Bernstein

June 2, 2025

Dining, Drinks, Europe, Feature, Food & Drink, Travel, United Kingdom

LE Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond hotel set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, promises more than a luxurious escape — it is a celebration of culinary artistry. With world-renowned chef Raymo...

Glass reaches new heights at W Barcelona

Imogen Clark

May 12, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THE FIRST time you catch a glimpse of the W Barcelona is from the air. Situated loud and proud at the new entrance of the port, the sail-shaped building, designed by world renowned architect Ricardo Bofill, re...

Glass discovers a hidden treasure in Rome at Hotel d’Inghilterra

Nicola Kavanagh

May 5, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

WHERE does one start when attempting to describe a city like Rome? From the brutal history of the Colosseum, to the ethereal tomb of St Peter and inside Vatican City, Rome truly tells the stories of human hist...

Farlam Hall delivers relaxation and Michelin-starred cuisine in Cumbria

Sophie Richardson

April 25, 2025

Dining, Food & Drink, News, United Kingdom

WHEN you think of Cumbria, relaxation is often not the first thing that springs to mind. However, an intimate PoB Hotel located just outside of Carlisle may be about to challenge that idea. Housing just 18...

Glass finds calm in the heart of Madrid at Círculo Gran Via

Katie Felstead

April 21, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

IN THE heart of Madrid, Spain’s vibrant and captivating capital, sits Marriott’s Autograph Collection hotel, Círculo Gran Via. Housed in the historic Circle of Trade building and opened in 1924, this adult...

Glass relaxes in pretty Provence at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort

Amanda Bernstein

April 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

TERRE Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort is a rural retreat with 115 spacious suites and villas spanning 750 acres across the most picturesque Provence countryside. Established 20 years ago with sustainability ...

Inside Le Grand Hôtel Cayré: Parisian Elegance for the Modern Traveller

Lily Rimmer

April 11, 2025

France, News, Travel

THERE'S something special about being in Paris during the week of Valentine’s. The city, long entwined with the mythology of love, hums with heightened sentiment as couples flock to its iconic landmarks— none ...

Glass experiences adventure on an alpine escape to Valle d’Aosta

Olga Petrusewicz

April 5, 2025

Feature, Italy, Travel

ITALY IS undoubtedly one of the best destinations for skiing holidays, and few places do it better than Valle d'Aosta. Nestled in the northwest of the country, the region lies surrounded by the towering pe...

Glass embraces the bustle of Lisbon at Vila Rodrigues

Imogen Clark

March 31, 2025

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

IF LISBON isn’t on your list of places to go, then you should put it at the top now. Having gained immense popularity on social media for its rustic architecture, steep hills, yellow trams and a new, booming c...

Glass relaxes in historic style at London’s Town Hall Hotel

Nicola Kavanagh

March 28, 2025

Europe, London, News, Travel

THERE ARE many hotels which claim to be London’s best kept secret, but the Town Hall Hotel is surely the one! Situated on a leafy street in buzzing Bethnal Green, this former council building is a beautifu...

Glass relishes in the glamour of Saint Tropez at Hôtel Byblos

Amanda Bernstein

March 24, 2025

Feature, France, Travel

OUR LAURA Gonzalez suite at Hôtel Byblos shimmers with the elegance of the cerulean Mediterranean Sea. With hand-crafted marquetry doors, vibrant Middle Eastern mosaics, and a fusion of contemporary and antiqu...