Travel

Experience the magic of Winter Wonderland at the Four Seasons Hotel this Christmas

November 15, 2022

IF ON the hunt for a place to touch down over this festive season, then look no further, as the Four Seasons Hotel London invite you to let it snow this season with their new elevated experiences this 2022. ...

Glass tells tales from the bush in South Africa’s Sabi Sabi

Ben Olsen

November 14, 2022

Feature, South Africa, Travel

A PIONEERING APPROACH TO CONSERVATION UNDERPINS A BREATH-TAKING SAFARI EXPERIENCE AT SABI SABI. “Always be scanning the horizon,” advise the team as I check into Sabi Sabi’s luxurious Earth Lodge in eastern ...

Glass updates you on the latest hotel openings to visit before the end of 2022

Ben Sanderson

November 9, 2022

News, Travel

Glass showcases the best new openings you need to book now! Four Seasons Hotel Ritz, Lisbon The undisputed “grand dame” hotel of the Portuguese capital, the newly renovated Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon has de...

Fairmont open new hotel in the heart of the Moroccan riviera, The Tazi Palace Tangier

Ben Sanderson

November 7, 2022

Africa, News, Travel

A HISTORICAL landmark has been reinvigorated with the recent opening of Fairmont’s latest residence in Morocco. Overlooking the city of Tangier in the midst of a secluded hillside, the new venture is sure to gi...

Glass gasps and swoons at Hacienda San Ángel

Regner Ramos

November 7, 2022

Feature, Mexico, Travel

THERE'S something about those old Mexican telenovelas I used to watch with my mom that just can’t be beat. Maybe it was the colonial architecture where the stories unfolded, the sharp contrasts between the habi...

The Goring unveils Tiara Tree by Royal Jeweller Garrard

Alicia Tomkinson

November 3, 2022

Design, News, United Kingdom

SPLENDOUR is served as the only hotel to be granted a Royal Warrant for hospitality services by Her Majesty The Queen, The Goring, has partnered with the dazzling British jewellers, Garrard, for a tiara-themed ...

Glass has a good time in Geneva, Switzerland

Ashleigh Jacobs

October 31, 2022

Feature, Switzerland, Travel

I’VE ARRIVED into Geneva, the second largest city in Switzerland. The gateway to the Alps for winter-sports enthusiasts, Geneva is also famed for dramatic views of Mont Blanc and the dominating eponymous Lake. ...

Mercedes-Benz unveils exclusive art collaboration with Kid Cudi

Zlata Kryudor

October 26, 2022

Design, Exhibitions, News, Paris

AS PART of its continued endeavours to expand on its core values of innovation and technology, last Friday, 21 October, Mercedes-Benz invited those in Paris for an immersive experience at an exclusive event dub...

Glass experiences a sunshine state of mind at Domes Lake Algarve

Thea Lewis-Yates

October 26, 2022

Europe, Feature, Travel

DOMES Lake Algarve is the eponymous luxury hotel brand's first venture outside its native Greece. Infused with Dome’s DNA of style and service, the palatial, 192-room retreat sits a stone's throw from the cosmo...

Glass receives royal treatment at Fairmont Windsor Park

Amanda Bernstein

October 24, 2022

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

THE RECENTLY opened Fairmont Windsor Park hotel is an imposing country pile, approached by a long drive cutting through the property’s vast manicured grounds. This sprawling mansion comprises of over 200 rooms ...

Glass embarks on a wellness journey at Chenot Palace Weggis

Amanda Bernstein

October 17, 2022

Feature, Switzerland, Travel

I’M FLOATING mid-air with the aid of suspension slings during my Nurac treatment at Chenot Palace Weggis, the award-winning wellness retreat in Switzerland. Built on the site of the former Park Hotel Weggis, Ch...

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo unveils Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition

Zlata Kryudor

October 13, 2022

Exhibitions, Fashion, Japan, News

FOLLOWING its immense worldwide success from December 21 to May 28, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo will welcome the historically well-loved exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams. Revealing the...

Glass discovers some zen at the Prince Akatoki Hotel, London

Jamison Kent

October 12, 2022

Feature, Travel

THE Prince Akatoki Hotel brings renowned Japanese hospitality to the heart of London. Located in Marylebone, the five-star luxury hotel offers an alternative haven to the many accommodation options in the city....

MarBella Hotel is making waves in Greece and beyond

Angela Cobbinah

October 6, 2022

Feature, Greece, Travel

PERCHED unobtrusively on the side of a cliff overlooking shimmering blue seas stands the MarBella Elix. Opened only last year, it is the latest addition to one of Greece’s oldest luxury hotel groups, quickly es...

Cobbler’s Cove unveils collaboration with lilo master Oliver James

Alicia Tomkinson

October 5, 2022

Barbados, Design, News, Travel

IN PARTNERSHIP with Oliver James to bring the iconic pink and white stripes to the water, Cobblers Cove reveal the world’s finest lilo in sunny Barbados. Renowned as one of the most delightful and loved fami...

Glass is uplifted at Villa Agrippina Gran Melia, Rome

Derby Jones

October 3, 2022

Feature, Italy, Travel

SET in the heart of the Eternal City, the Villa Agrippina Gran Melia offers swift access to the elegant energy of Roman street life, whether the Vatican or St. Peter’s Square, while simultaneously boasting the ...

There’s more to Cognac than cognac

Sean Sheehan

September 26, 2022

Feature, Travel

AN OVER-SIZED model of a wine bottle greets visitors in the arrivals hall of Bordeaux airport but, less than 100km to the north, the timeworn town of Cognac is more understated about its own unique contribution...

Glass discovers alpine luxury at Das Central, Tyrol, Austria

Adina Ilie

September 20, 2022

Austria, Feature, Travel

THERE is an urban myth that a glass of champagne in the Himalayas is the equivalent of two to three bottles. As I take a sip of mine in the Austrian Alps at over 3,084m altitudes, I can certify that it’s no myt...

Glass escapes to the mountains at The Chedi, Andermatt

Imogen Clark

September 15, 2022

Feature, Switzerland, Travel

AN ESCAPE to the Swiss mountains is always a good idea. Despite most preferring to visit during the colder months to enjoy the myriad of snow sports on offer, the Alps can be enjoyed all year round. Taking the ...

Glass enjoys a moments rest at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah

Nicola Kavanagh

September 12, 2022

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

OFFERING London’s best views since 1961, The Carlton Tower is a firmly established player in the Knightsbridge luxury hospitality scene and has just reopened its doors following a £100million rennovation and up...

Brussels Gallery Weekend celebrates its 15th Anniversary

Imogen Clark

September 8, 2022

Art, Belgium, Exhibitions, Feature

STARTING today, from the 8-11 September 2022, the Brussels Gallery Weekend will kick-off their fifteenth anniversary with 47 art galleries opening to the public over the course of the four days showcasing the a...