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(…)
Green Acres Cottages are a superb complex of just ten deluxe Cornish stone-faced holiday cottages, set in two acres of land, surrounded by stunning countryside views. With views over the Luxulyan Woods and Tywardreath Village, this rural retreat is close to the south coast of Cornwall and local attractions, such as the Eden Project INSERT(…)
Enjoy a night or two close to the dreaming spires of Oxford at The Oxford Hotel. Located just five minutes from the centre of town, the Oxford Hotel is a four-star retreat that offers elegant and comfortable accommodation, award-winning dining and relaxing treatments. Guests at The Oxford Hotel have the use of a selection of(…)
At the crossroads of Africa and Asia, the five-star Ritz-Carlton offers exclusive, luxurious accommodation at the heart of Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, on the edge of the Red Sea. This resort centre has everything the discerning traveller could want – award-winning international restaurants, a spectacular setting, impeccable service and seriously plush guest rooms.The list of dreamy(…)