Travel - The Glass Magazine

Virtuoso Names Amanda Hyndman Hotelier of the Year 2019

August 28, 2019

THE long-awaited April reopening of legendary London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, has been marked with another accolade to rubberstamp its resounding success: General Manager, Amanda Hyndman, has been vo...

GLASS experiences Tin Lung Heen at the The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Alicia Pountney

August 27, 2019

Asia, Dining, Feature, Food & Drink, Hong Kong

LOOKING out across Victoria Harbour, Tin Lung Heen offers a stunning view to complement its stunning food. Translating to ‘Dragon in the sky’, this luxurious Cantonese restaurant occupies a large part of the 10...

Glass stays at the historic Hotel Molitor in Paris

Olga Kuznietsova

August 19, 2019

Dining, Feature, Travel

RICH in history and saturated with arts, Hotel Molitor in Paris has a very distinct personality. First opened 90 years ago as a public swimming pool, this location has transformed over the decades to become one...

Glass celebrates the ideal stop-over in the Middle East

Sean Sheehan

August 12, 2019

Feature, Travel

Making a stop-over is always appealing on a long-haul flight that otherwise keeps you immobile inside a plane – essentially an aluminium cylinder – for long periods of time. But not if the net effect turns hal...

Glass reviews the renovations at Sofitel London St James

Maria Noyen

August 7, 2019

News, Travel

ALTHOUGH Sofitel Hotel Group has a rich history as a globally renowned hotelier, with deep roots stretching as far back as 1964, the Sofitel London St James is undertaking a modern metamorphosis. Sofitel Londo...

Bee Sustainable! Fairmont leads the way with hives in Vancouver and Whistler

Derby Jones

August 5, 2019

Feature, Travel

SUSTAINABILITY has been a buzz word for long enough, but how does this idea get translated in the luxury travel industry? Fairmont Hotels, known for its iconic properties in 26 countries, have long been a trail...

Glass experiences Port Lympne – A wildlife experience out of Ashford (not Africa)

Amanda Bernstein

July 23, 2019

Feature, Travel

IT’S LUNCHTIME on Saturday and we’re in the back of a khaki Land Rover, roof down with the afternoon sun in a cloudless sky providing the perfect backdrop. We’ve stopped rocking from side to side, having groun...

A long weekend in Nova Scotia – Glass discovers the natural beauty of Atlantic Canada

Amanda Bernstein

July 15, 2019

America, Feature, Rest of America, Travel

HALIFAX, in the province of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in the Atlantic Canada region and is only a six-hour flight from London. Over a few days you can discover the history of Halifax, explore Nova Scotia...

Aman Sveti Stefan Hosts Les Ateliers: Picasso, Chagall, Miró

Maria Noyen

July 10, 2019

News, Travel

ART BLENDS effortlessly with exquisite hospitality to create harmony this summer at the Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro. Located between the pink sandy beaches of the Adriatic coastline and ancient cedar forests,...

Glass stays at Page 148, Hong Kong – the hotel offering a new chapter of luxury

Lily Rimmer

July 9, 2019

Asia, Feature, Hong Kong, Travel

DESCRIBING themselves as “The Home of Urban Explorers”, Page 148’s ethos is particularly unique. As a boutique hotel, set in the heart of Kowloon, right on the corner of a street with discolouring copper platin...

Glass relaxes on the well-heeled, whitewashed island of Mykonos

Ashleigh Jacobs

July 8, 2019

Europe, Feature, Greece, Travel

FOR decades Mykonos has been known as a glamorous destination that attracts the world’s wealthy and famous. Over the last few years this idyllic island has become a sun-kissed hotspot for thousands of fashionab...

Glass competition: Win a VIP stay at the W London Hotel Leicester Square

Darina Mosyagina

July 1, 2019

Europe, Feature, London, Travel

GLASS is offering our readers the chance to win a VIP stay at W London – Leicester Square and be one of the first to experience the hotel following a multi-million pound refurbishment. Check-in to your stylish ...

Glass stays at The Dolder Grand art hotel in Zurich

Susie Babchick

June 17, 2019

Europe, Feature, Switzerland, Travel

DRIVING up the tree-lined hill and arriving at the entrance of the Dolder Grand feels like a jubilant moment. There is a sense of gentle excitement as guests are welcomed on the hilltop driveway of the original...

Singapore commemorates 2019 Bicentennial year in London

Alicia Pountney

June 11, 2019

News, Travel

IMMERSE yourself in a multi-sensory garden and discover how haptic musical plants, food, drinks and cultural exploration come together in Singapore: Where Explorers Meet, an event to commemorate the 2019 Singap...

Glass checks out a resurgent Colombia

Sean Sheehan

June 10, 2019

Feature, Travel

COLOMBIA is a big country but perilous discord in the past hindered the development of a tourist infrastructure across the land. Travellers still tend to stick to a familiar itinerary, spending some time in Bog...

Hilton Seychelles welcomes top London chefs for A Treasure Trail of Taste

Alicia Pountney

June 1, 2019

Dining, News, Travel

FOODIES everywhere take note - Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa and Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa are launching ‘A Treasure Trail of Taste’ this June 2019. This gastronomic journey is in...

Glass stays at L’Albereta, Franciacorta, Italy

Amanda Bernstein

May 28, 2019

Europe, Feature, Travel

“WE Italians love to drink” exclaims Roberto Signoroni, whose Italian accent is as charming as the bright sunshine streaming into this vast winery. Roberto, head of customer services at Bellavista Win...

The Magic of the Incas – Glass is served a bespoke portion of Peru

Amanda Bernstein

May 24, 2019

Feature, Travel

I’m in Peru, looking at one of the most famous historical sites in South America, the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, meaning “old peak” in the Quechuan language. My senses are seduced inhaling the humidi...

Uganda inspires Glass with more than just gorillas

Sean Sheehan

May 13, 2019

Feature, Travel

UGANDA is not the first destination that comes to mind when contemplating a holiday in Africa but, as Victorian explorers found when they discovered the source of the 6650-km long river Nile there, the country ...

Glass explores Beverly Hills’ thriving food and drinks scene

Natalie Egling

April 30, 2019

America, California, Feature, Travel

“THE best way to start eating the Belvedere’s Fabergé egg is to take the back of your spoon and smash it,” says acclaimed pastry chef Stephanie Boswell, a tattoo of the chemical compound for sugar inked out in...

Glass previews newly opened Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

Viola Li

April 29, 2019

Italy, News, Travel

FANCY a luxurious hideaway? Five-star hotel Mandarin Oriental has officially opened its doors on the beautifully renovated lakeside property, Lago di Como. Surrounded by the majestic hills, a serene setting on ...