Travel - The Glass Magazine

The Henry Howard Hotel blooms in the Garden District, New Orleans

March 19, 2018

THE Irish-born American architect Henry Howard cast quite a spell in New Orleans during the 19th century. Over the course of four decades, the influential figure designed over 280 buildings within the state of ...

Glass experiences the Crop Over festival in Barbados

Katrina Mirpuri

March 16, 2018

Barbados, Feature, Travel

THE vibrancy and colour of Barbados flourishes in the month of August where excitement builds all over the island for the celebration of Crop Over – a 200-year-old tradition that commemorates the end of the sug...

The Roosevelt - the Waldorf Astoria Spa, New Orleans

Glass unwinds at the Waldorf Astoria Spa, New Orleans

Derby Jones

March 12, 2018

America, Feature, Travel

NEW Orleans is most definitely on the rise, yet don't think that the city is about to forgot its rich history. As one of the oldest cities in the US, it has a particularly iconic air about it, and walking into ...

The grand exterior of Hotel Felix in Cambridge

Glass gets clever and goes to Cambridge

Sean Sheehan

March 9, 2018

Feature, Travel

YOU may only have a weekend but every now and again a short break from London becomes an irresistible need. Somewhere close and easy to reach but also non-metropolitan, different to London: antique charm would ...

Glass comes close to nirvana in Namibia

Sean Sheehan

February 26, 2018

Africa, Culture, Feature, Travel

OPEN spaces on an epic scale, landscapes that embrace the desolate and the dramatic, an initially disconcerting lack of other people (fellow travellers and Namibians) that soon settles into a comfortable normal...

LFW SS18: Mulberry

Thomas Marrington

February 20, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, London, News

JOHNNY Coca has undoubtably given Mulberry a new lease of life since his appointment as creative director in 2015. The British brand has revolutionised in the past few years, moving to the innovative and busine...

NYFW18: Michael Kors Collection

Charlotte Neale

February 15, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, New York

TAKING place in Vivian Beaumont Theatre at the Lincoln Centre, Michael Kors debuted his AW18 collection to a eclectic soundtrack, featuring a sort of greatest hits medley, ranging from My Favourite Things by Ju...

Turku Finland boat hut Artisan craft hut

Glass goes on the archipelago trail in Turku, Finland

Katrina Mirpuri

February 15, 2018

Feature, Travel

THE archipelago trail in Turku is a breath of fresh air for those who thrive in nature and want to experience Finland’s rich culture. Despite there being a handful of different routes, this trail is gaining pop...

Glass dines at VUN Andrea Aprea in Milan

Faye Leung

February 8, 2018

Europe, Feature, Italy, Restaurants, Travel

SITUATED within the luxurious Park Hyatt in the heart of Milan, two Michelin-starred restaurant VUN Andrea Aprea offers an exclusive gastronomic dining experience. Chef Andrea Aprea seamlessly combines innovati...

Glass has a peach of a time in Jozie, South Africa

Sean Sheehan

February 5, 2018

Feature, Travel

REFERRING to the city of Johannesburg as Jo-burg is merely convenient, reducing its four syllables to two, but calling it Jozie seeks to soften the syllables and bring a feminine touch to its harsh reputation. ...

Charmed by Crete, Glass discovers the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel

Amanda Bernstein

February 2, 2018

Europe, Feature, Greece, Travel

CRETE is the largest of the Greek islands, dominating the Aegean, an embayment of the Mediterranean Sea. This glorious island boasts a dry and sunny climate during the months of April through to September, with...

Glass dives into the luxurious Four Seasons Resorts, Maldives

Amanda Bernstein

January 29, 2018

Feature, The Maldives, Travel

The magic of the Maldives – Glass dives into the luxurious Four Seasons Resorts, Maldives WE’VE arrived into blazing sunshine in the tropical Maldives, a archipelago comprising 1192 coral islands d...

The Rubens Hotel London - Restaurant Feature Image

Relive Royal Heritage at the Rubens at the Palace

Vanessa Xinyi Mao

January 22, 2018

Feature, London, Travel

EVERYTHING you fantasise about living the royal life can be apprehended vicariously by staying at The Rubens at the Palace. Having been a neighbour to Buckingham Palace for over 300 years, the Rubens at the Pa...

Glass enjoys a skiing holiday in Sainte Foy – no skis attached

Amanda Bernstein

January 15, 2018

Europe, Feature, Travel

I’M luxuriating in the warmth of the massage suite as my therapist expertly eases my weary muscles. Listening to the meditation music gently playing in the background, I drift in and out of a light sleep, then...

Glass stays at the Dorsett Shepherds Bush, west London

Vanessa Xinyi Mao

January 8, 2018

Europe, Feature, London, Travel

UNIQUELY situated in the upcoming neighbourhood of Shepherds Bush in west London, Dorsett Shepherds Bush not only exhibits contemporary flair, but also reveals its deep bonds to Asia in its design and service. ...

Lunch and luxe at Aiyanna Ibiza

Rachel Spencer

January 5, 2018

Dining, News, Spain, Travel

AIYANNA Ibiza has finally arrived after a long awaited opening following the ongoing success of its older sister restaurant, Amante Ibiza. Located within the beautiful Cala Nova Bay, north Ibiza, the outdoor di...

The Chanel Mademoiselle Privé exhibition opens this month in Hong Kong

Gemma Power

January 3, 2018

Art, China, Exhibitions, Fashion, News

THE CHANEL Mademoiselle Privé exhibition launches this January in Hong Kong THE Chanel Mademoiselle Privé exhibition opens at PMQ in Hong Kong this month. Following the success of Chanel’s previous residencies...

Glass unwinds at the newly renovated Buergenstock resort, Lake Lucerne

Allie Nawrat

January 2, 2018

Europe, Feature, Switzerland, Travel

PERCHING on top of the Buergenberg mountain with a phenomenal, unique vista over Lake Lucerne, the Buergenstock Resort has just been reopened. The resort has a rich history – it originally opened in the late 1...

The historic Kinross House near Edinburgh in Scotland

Glass joins The Gilt Club

Natalie Egling

December 27, 2017

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

THE Gilt Club, where members can swap or rent highly exclusive international properties from ski lodges to castles, chateaux and villas or exchange for assets such as private jet or yacht access, has just launc...

Glass visits La Pirogue Resort in the Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius

Thomas Marrington

December 18, 2017

Feature, Mauritius, Travel

THERE are some holiday destinations that, when casually dropped into conversation, inspire a series of facial expressions. They range from the sort of wide-eyed excitedness that only serves to exhilarate you fu...

Cheval Residence Harrington Court feature image - South Kensington

Glass settles into South Kensington’s Harrington Court

Regner Ramos

December 15, 2017

Feature, London, Travel

LIGHTNING visits to London where I go from meeting to meeting are always a bit of a blur. But as someone who sees traveling as a fantastic opportunity to mix business with pleasure, choosing where to stay is ke...