The Standard, High Line; another outstanding creation by André Balazs and one of five members of The Standard hotel group. This hip hotel is one of the most sought-after places to stay in the whole of New York City. Sticking up into the New York sky, straddling the High Line park and relatively undisturbed by(…)
What better way to experience the eclectic culture and diverse landscape of Malaysia than to split your time between its capital city and its largest and most fascinating island? Staying in two glamorous hotels in two exceptional locations, you'll start with seven nights on the coast of Borneo, an island bursting with phenomenal natural beauty,(…)
On the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel gazes over the Arabian Gulf. Reminiscent of the royal palaces of the Ottoman Empire, the hotel combines all the drama and opulence of a bygone era with glossy, contemporary glamour.The hotel's rich and jewel-like palette drips with regal golds, reds and cobalt(…)
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this boutique five-star resort lies on the island's chic eastern coast. St Nicholas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is a cool white and azure affair, with a secluded beachfront location and luxury rooms.As well as five fine dining restaurants and two bars, the resort features an(…)
Strap in for the adventure-of-a-lifetime, with twelve-nights exploring the exquisite natural beauty of Sri Lanka. No sooner do you touch down in the capital Columbo, you’re whisked north to the gourmet paradise of Negombo. From there you’ll head inland to the Royal City of Kandy, then wildlife paradise Yala National Park for a very special(…)
The Caribbean is synonymous with lush tropical forests, inviting sandy beaches and a laid-back lifestyle. Where better to stay then than Ladera, a luxury St. Lucia resort that encompasses all this effortlessly. Its unique situation 1100 feet above the Caribbean Sea on a forest ridge, render it a cut above the rest in more ways(…)
The Grand Canal in Venice has provided the inspiration for some of the most famous pieces of art from Canaletto to Guardi as well as some of the world’s most iconic photographs. It’s a major water-traffic corridor that has long bewitched great authors from Marco Polo to Henry James and provided an integral backdrop to(…)
Nestled on the southernmost tip of Lanzarote in Playa Blanca is Villas Coral Deluxe, an exclusive collection of four, modern villas. The town of Playa Blanca is a gorgeous place with a sweeping bay of golden sand and traditional whitewashed architecture. As well as a private pool, the villas boast gorgeous views of the volcano(…)
Set in eight acres of beautifully-landscaped gardens in the Hertfordshire countryside, Letchworth Hall Hotel is a quintessential Olde English manor house, dating back to the 17th century. However, this country house hotel isn't stuck in the past; fitted with a gym, an indoor pool and sauna and complimentary Wi-Fi, it delightfully blends traditional design with(…)
The romantic Macdonald Compleat Angler sits in a tranquil spot on the river's edge, throwing its lights across the water. Less than an hour outside London, this four AA-Red-Star hotel overlooks the Thames in Marlow, Buckinghamshire – perfect for country rambles, fishing trips and jaunty days out in nearby Windsor, Eton or Henley. When it(…)