Who knew you could find such a microcosm of style in the heart of the Welsh countryside? We certainly didn't. The Corran Resort and Spa is a boutique hotel in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, surrounded by acres of wild marshland and a 10-minute drive from the coast.This is a resorted 16th century building, made up of 21(…)
A rising star in holiday hotspots, Abu Dhabi is on-track to become the cultural gem of the Middle East, with both a Louvre and Guggenheim gallery set to open within the next two years. Already, the city's character is one of ultra-chic boutique hotels, fine restaurants, day spas and beach clubs and the Al Raha(…)
By converting the former factory buildings where Mäurer & Wirtz’s iconic 4711 Original Eau de Cologne was produced, German hotel gurus Loft and Travel have created the aesthetically staggering Loft Hotel. These trendy four-star lofts are centrally located, in Cologne’s artistic district of Ehrenfeld, with the city centre close by, as well as vibrant Venloerstraße,(…)
Set amid 20 acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens, Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort and Spa is one of the most magical places to re-connect with your inner peace that we can think of. There’s the undeniable beauty of the setting; the intuitive five-star service; the panoramic views across the surrounding hills. And then there’s the restful(…)
Less than an hour from London, the dainty Rowhill Grange Hotel is a luxurious spa retreat in Dartford, Kent. It's surrounded by 15 acres of private grounds, but these are no ordinary gardens – stroll about and you'll discover a lake where black swans glide and rare plants flourish. There's a Victorian walled garden and(…)
Originally built in 1890 as the retreat of a prominent industrialist, Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel continues to stand as a tranquil getaway spot in the Snowdownia National Park. This Victorian Country House is idyllically located on the banks of the River Conwy – a location that even enchanted the likes of Elgar who was known to(…)
Slick clean lines, cutting-edge design and hand selected interiors define the five-star Marbella Beach hotel, on the south east coast of Corfu, as a beach resort of refined tastes. With its sloping private beach and extensive choice of activities it's the ideal choice for a perfectly balanced holiday.Sunbathing is a tranquil affair beside the three(…)
Starting in the westernmost city on mainland Africa, the Senegalese capital of Dakar, this seven-night river cruise will ferry you along the Atlantic coast of Senegal and Gambia before exploring the bio-diverse flora and fauna of the Gambia river. You’ll take in wildlife-rich reserves and national parks – with chance sightings of chimpanzees, hippo, crocodile(…)
Ten minutes from Notting Hill, five minutes from Westfield London Shopping Centre and close to Hyde Park, Kensington and London's West End, K West Hotel in Shepherd's Bush is a boutique, four-star hotel boasting a chic restaurant and an award-winning fabulous spa. And breathe. There's so much going on at this place, we thought we'd(…)
Take all the planning out of a dream trip to Southeast Asia with this bespoke multi-centre escape. Thailand is a country of diversity; a place where East perfectly blends with West, making it adventurous yet accessible, chaotic yet calming and lively yet luxurious. With diverse pockets of terrain, culture and lifestyle, this tour takes in(…)