Travel

Glass visits Sloane Place – London’s hippest new boutique hotel

September 5, 2022

IF YOU are looking for a chic, atmospheric bolthole while staying in London then look no further than the gorgeous Sloane Place. Newly opened in September, this boutique hotel exudes charm and style and has alr...

Glass visits the Santo Maris resort in Santorini

Derby Jones

August 30, 2022

Europe, Feature, Greece

Situated in the northern region of the Greek island of Santorini, Santo Maris has become a popular choice for those seeking a resort-style getaway. The five-star hotel, which consists of spacious white-washed v...

Glass finds luxe lodgings at South Lodge, a five-star rural retreat with plenty going for it

Ben Olsen

August 22, 2022

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

THE sun is rising over Sussex’s South Downs and – revelling in the early-morning stillness – I immerse myself in the steamy outdoor hydrotherapy pool at South Lodge as the rest of the world wakes up. It’s a glo...

Glass escapes for a long weekend to Lympstone Manor, Devon

Joshua Hendren

August 18, 2022

News, Travel, United Kingdom

SITUATED in the heart of East Devon on the foreshore of the tranquil Exe Estuary lies Lympstone Manor. Set within 28 acres of gardens and parkland, the luxury country house hotel is the brainchild of chef Micha...

Glass finds a paradise at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, Hawaii

Amanda Bernstein

August 15, 2022

Feature, Travel

ARRIVING at Fairmont Kea Lani, a palatial beach-fronted all-suite property in Maui’s resort of Wailea, I think I’ve stepped into one of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. The grounds are lined with a ...

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo unveils Sundeck by Belvedere

Imogen Clark

August 10, 2022

Drinks, France, News

UNVEILING a new alfresco bar, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has launched Sundeck by Belvedere - a glamorous terrace for guests to enjoy a cocktail or two. Following their successful Michelin-star pop-up Yoshi, th...

Glass indulges in grandeur and intimacy at The Westin Paris – Vendome

Rachel McCormack

August 8, 2022

Feature, France, Travel

TWO magnificent bronze candelabras flank the imposing entrance to The Westin Paris – Vendome. The building is on the corner of Rue de Rivoli and Rue de Castiglione, straight across from the Tuileries Garden. ...

Glass goes on a luxury exploration of Egypt and the Nile Valley

Sean Sheehan

August 2, 2022

Africa, Feature, Travel

EGYPT IS full of surprises and one of the first comes with realising that the pyramids of Giza are only 20 kilometres from central Cairo. There they were, standing in front of me – looking exactly like you expe...

Glass visits Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, USA

Amanda Bernstein

August 1, 2022

California, Feature, Travel

THE FORMER Century Plaza hotel has finally re-opened as the Fairmont Century Plaza after an eye-watering $2.5 billion redevelopment. A 23-foot mesh sculpture by Juane Plensa stands by the hotel entrance as a me...

The Lowell Hotel, New York partners with Shou Sugi Ban House for weekend retreat

Sean Sheehan

July 27, 2022

America, New York, News, Travel

AS WORLD cities go, New York is hard to beat and especially so if staying in the Upper East Side, Manhattan, with Central Park and Fifth Avenue on your doorstep. When the urban pulse becomes too insistent, howe...

Glass visits The Garland Hotel, an Oasis in Los Angeles

Amanda Bernstein

July 25, 2022

America, California, Feature, Travel

THE RETRO design and classic Californian architecture of The Garland Hotel makes it a serene urban retreat in North Hollywood close to popular destinations including Universal Studios and NoHo Arts District. ...

Glass experiences unmatched glamour at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic

Jamison Kent

July 22, 2022

Europe, France, News, Travel

LOCATED adjacent to the red-carpeted steps of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, home of the Cannes Film Festival, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic offers unmatched glamour with a sea view. Exterior of th...

Château Quintus: New wine that is already a classic

Angela Cobbinah

July 21, 2022

Culture, Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink, France

FERMENTED grape juice, better known as wine, has been crafted from time immemorial, not least in the Bordeaux region of France, home to some of the country’s finest wines. Within Bordeaux lie the ancient vineya...

Glass drops into Bicester Village, Oxfordshire

Amanda Bernstein

July 19, 2022

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

GUGA Filho knows his stuff. The effervescent, suave and immaculately attired head of the personal shopping team welcomes me to Bicester Village. Bicester Village is a part of the Bicester Collection which in...

Glass uncovers an oasis of calm at The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya, Israel

Amanda Bernstein

July 18, 2022

Feature, Travel

THE Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya, is an oasis of calm, overlooking the largest marina in Israel, while being adjacent to Silicon Wadi, home to Israel’s high-tech companies. With the largest suites available in the co...

Glass steps into a place of Joy at Four Seasons Resort Oahu, Hawaii

Amanda Bernstein

July 11, 2022

Feature, Travel

WE'VE arrived in Oahu, Hawaii’s most populous island and home to its largest city, Honolulu. This archipelago is the most northern in the Polynesian region and one of the most ecologically diverse places in the...

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Nikki Beach celebrates milestone anniversaries throughout 2022

Alicia Tomkinson

July 11, 2022

News, Travel

CELEBRATING their milestone anniversaries in 2022, the first and original luxury beach club, Nikki Beach, invites Michelin-Star chefs and renowned DJs from across the globe to help in the festivities. Proudl...

Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Santorini opens June 29

Alicia Tomkinson

July 6, 2022

Dining, Restaurants, Travel

NOBU Hospitality have recently opened their first Hotel in Greece, located in the sublime Santorini, comprising of just 25 rooms, a dual-level infinity pool and a signature Nobu Restaurant lead by Executive Che...

Great Gatsby meets the City of Eternal at the Spring Celestino Boutique Hotel

Regner Ramos

July 4, 2022

Feature, Travel

FROM my balcony at the Celestino Boutique Hotel in Medellín, hidden between treetops, the sunset’s rays are bursting through the branches and adorning my skin. It’s my first time in Colombia, and looking down o...

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Saint Laurent present two challenges for Longines Global Champions Tour

Alicia Tomkinson

June 28, 2022

Fashion, Paris, Sport

CREATIVE Director at Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello joins the Longines Global Champions Tour-Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping competition event from 24 June to 26 June 2022. As celebrations are underway for ...

Purple Summer launch with a series of luxury Mediterranean villas

Ben Sanderson

June 28, 2022

News, Travel

PURPLE SUMMER, who likewise own the long-standing successful winter specialist, Purple Ski, has announced a series of new villas launching across the Côte d’Azur, Mallorca and Ibiza, bolstering their already im...