In the centre of historical Milano, you’ll stay at a splendid early 20th century Nouveau mansion – the five-star Chataeau Monfort. Drawing inspiration from fairy tales, this magical hotel fuses dreams and reality into a retro chic atmosphere. This urban castle has pastel-coloured walls, floor mosaics and alcoves inspired by kings.In the Porta Vittoria area,(…)
With 360° views across Ischia and the Amalfi Coast, you'd be forgiven for thinking that this offer was nothing but a room with a view. You do get that – you can dine on the terrace with Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and the Sorrentine peninsula in the background – but the five-star Albergo San Montano is(…)
When The Guardian newspaper reviewed The Village at Watergate Bay upon its opening in 2010, they described the eco-homes as "just about the perfect beach pad" – off to a good start then. Set just north of Newquay, these contemporary homes have been built into the cliffside so they're just minutes from the beach. Some(…)
Your holiday will begin on the coast of Borneo, Malaysia's largest and most fascinating island. Brimming with phenomenal natural beauty, it's best known for being one of the homes of the endangered Orangutan. You'll fly to the northwest coast of Borneo, where you'll be staying in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Sabah State, where(…)
Woven into the Indochina Peninsula in a tapestry of ancient monuments, gleaming skyscrapers, impossibly beautiful beaches and colourful street-food, Thailand has something to offer even the most jaded of travellers and with this 12-night holiday you'll be able to take in the best of Thailand's white palm-scattered shores in Phuket.You'll hop straight into the beach(…)
Art lovers, rejoice! Not only is the five-star Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao opposite Frank Gehry’s spectacular Guggenheim Museum in central-Bilbao, it's a work of art itself, carefully crafted and designed by Javier Mariscal and Fernando Salas. With geometric doors, huge sculptures and room themes which epitomise iconic design eras, a stay at this Design(…)
This phenomenal trip is the perfect romantic getaway – 10 days of sun, spa pamperings and delicious South East Asian cuisine. All this set amidst the paradisiacal tropical forests, silky smooth beaches and verdant paddy fields of the Indonesian island of Bali. First point of call is Bali Khama, where you'll spend seven nights with(…)
Since 1988, owners Margaret and Ian Snaith have transformed what was once an elegant, Victorian farmhouse into Titchwell Manor – a gorgeous boutique hotel ideally located on North Norfolk's impressive coast. Luxury furnishings and stylish design complete the contemporary and homely feel of this country retreat, making it the perfect place to escape to for(…)
The Guldsmeden chain has, in recent years earned a reputation for eco-friendly, sustainable hotels infused with a distinct aesthetic gleaned from ventures into South Asia. The Bertrams Hotel in Copenhagen's hip residential district perfectly reflects these values with a cosy modern design sprinkled with traditional Balinese elements and offering delicious organic food and eco-friendly accommodation.The(…)
A hip and outlandish five-star hotel with a dead-central location, the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht opened in 2012 in a building that once served as the public library of Amsterdam. On the subject of literature, the Andaz could easily provide the set to a scene from Alice in Wonderland. Acclaimed designer Marcel Wanders INSERT INTO `wp_posts`(…)