What better way to experience the eclectic culture and diverse landscape of South East Asia than to travel from Malaysia's capital city to the stunning beach idyll of Bali in one luxury escape? Staying in two exceptional locations, you'll travel from the hip and bustling Kuala Lumpur to the stunning coast of Bali, a destination(…)
The four-star Globales Reina Cristina Hotel is a long-loved hotel on the southern coast of Spain. Just a stone’s throw from Gibraltar, Marbella, Alcornocales and Tarifa with its surfy coastline, this is a characterful and elegant alternative to the modern beach resort.Having opened in 1901, the hotel’s elegance and esteemed reputation has earned it a(…)
The lovely seaside town of Fowey in Cornwall is one packed with charm, history and tradition. The Old Quay House sits on the waterfront within a whitewashed Victorian building, which was once a resting place for weary seamen. Modernised throughout and awash with ocean light and fresh air, the hotel is a cleansing and relaxing(…)
Overlooking the Gulf of Oman in Muscat, this luxury four-star hotel combines a chic combination of Arabian and Asian themes but the biggest draw is the stunning location. Set on the water, the resort has its own 54-berth marina. You get to experience the best of both worlds here – you either venture out to(…)
Pale Hall traces its history back to the mid 19th century when it was constructed by Scottish gentleman Henry Robertson. With past guests including Queen Victoria, it's a truly grand and fabulous setting amidst sixteen acres of private, landscaped gardens. It's located just outside the small market town of Bala on the edge of Snowdonia(…)
Distracted by winding Gothic alleyways, Gaudi’s melting modernist architecture and the human cauldron of La Rambla, it’s easy to forget that the intoxicating Catalan city of Barcelona is blessed with a fabulous modern port.Opened in September 2013, the H10 hotel chain’s latest offering is a brand new four-star Port Vell establishment. Beyond the classical façade,(…)
Located amidst the beautiful rolling hillsides of the Tuscan countryside, the Borgo San Benedetto was originally constructed as a farm over two hundred years ago and is now a characterful hotel where you'll find comfortable suites and bags of original features. Set in six acres of private gardens, it's comprised of five stone buildings –(…)
Awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2013, you can walk out of the Citadines Trafalgar Prestige Hotel onto London’s most iconic landmarks. The National Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar Square are five minutes walk away. The River Thames is even closer and the cultural hub of Southbank is across the river – a ten-minute walk(…)
Located right in the heart of Paris, just steps from the iconic Champs Elysées, the elegant Hotel Arioso is a microcosm of refined boutique style. Set in a historic century residence, its interiors reflect the bourgeois glamour of 19th century Paris, with velvet armchairs, tiled floors, freshly cut blooms and a cosy lounge with an(…)
Between the River Exe and the Exe Valley's forest-clad hills, Bampton is the perfect Devonshire destination for a relaxing rural retreat. One of the village's best features is a beautiful Georgian townhouse that goes by the name of Heron House. Lovingly restored by Fiona and her family to provide a charming home-from-home, this gem of(…)