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The Britannic Explorer: England and Wales’ first luxury sleeper train embarks upon its maiden voyage

July 3, 2025

MARKING the start of a new chapter for British luxury travel, The Britannic Explorer – A Belmond train – is set to embark upon its inaugural journey on 21 July 2025. As the first luxury sleeper train in Englan...

British Pullman, A Belmond Train launches gastronomic series

Felicity Carter

January 28, 2025

Food & Drink, News, Travel

CHOO CHOO, a new luxury Michelin-starred chef dinner has reached its destination, as it arrives at The British Pullman, A Belmond Train from April. This culinary adventure, entitled, ‘the Celebrity Chef Di...

Belmond unveils the Britannic Explorer – the UK’s first luxury sleeper train

Sophie Richardson

November 12, 2024

News, Travel

LAUDED for its collection of award-winning trains and hotels, Belmond has garnered an impressive reputation in the luxury hospitality industry. And now, to further embellish its sparkling portfolio of expe...

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino x Dior Image Credits Kristen Pelou

Dior unveils partnership with Splendido, A Belmond Hotel in Portofino

Alicia Tomkinson

June 22, 2022

Beauty, Destination Spas, Feature

REVEALING their new luxury well-being experience, Dior teams up with Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino to bring you a slice of the celebration of La Dolce Vita. From 1 June 2022, embark on a journey of rela...

Belmond launches art partnership with Galleria Continua

Imogen Clark

May 17, 2022

Art, News

LUXURY travel pioneer Belmond has launched an exciting new art partnership with Galleria Continua named Mitico. The aim of this project is to celebrate and spotlight four artists across their locations in Italy...

Glass stays at Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Katrina Mirpuri

August 31, 2021

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

THERE's a certain magic to Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. After a train journey and a short drive down some quiet Oxfordshire roads, I found myself greeted by a picture-perfect pair of iron gates which led...

The Glass Father’s Day Gift Guide

Rhiannon Jenkins

June 15, 2020

Beauty, Feature, Shopping Guide

FATHER’S DAY is just around the corner – 21 June, to be precise. What do you get for a man who claims he doesn't want anything? It's difficult, we know. Especially when you don't want to disappoint. But don't w...

Glass gets chauffeur driven to Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Katrina Mirpuri

March 3, 2020

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

I CLOSED my front door and walked towards a gleaming black S-Class Mercedes Benz Saloon that was waiting elegantly on the street. “Good evening Katrina,” said my driver Sergio, before I jumped into the back sea...

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...

Luxury awaits when you visit Belmond Cadogan Hotel as a Virtuoso Traveller

Lucy May McCracken

November 29, 2018

News, Travel

TRAVELLERS in search of a new luxury location in central London need look no further than Belmond’s Cadogan Hotel. Located on Sloane Street, between the neighbourhoods of Knightsbridge and Chelsea, this exquis...

17th Walpole British Luxury Awards 2018 winners announced

Lucy May McCracken

November 28, 2018

Culture, Fashion, Feature, News, Travel

LAST week over 375 luxury industry professionals gathered to recognise the work of both legendary and cutting-edge talent in British luxury at the annual Walpole British Luxury Awards, taking place at The Dorch...

London Philharmonic Orchestra teams up with Belmond for The Wonder Collection

Hannah Valentine

September 24, 2018

Culture, News, Travel

LUXURY hotel and travel company, Belmond, is teaming up with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to present The Wonder Collection, a series of musical performances set across the world in some of Belmond’s most b...

Glass experiences the Art of Belmond San Michelle, Florence

Rachel Spencer

September 6, 2018

Feature, Italy, Travel

I AM breathless as I ascend out of the symmetrical streets of the Florentine suburbs and up the winding mountainside. I begin to get the feeling that I am en route to somewhere and something special. Passing th...

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