If you’re partial to deserted stretches of sand and turquoise seas, but don’t fancy a long-haul flight, then Alderney is a real find. One of the archipelago of green islands behind France’s Contentin Peninsula, Alderney is something of a secret garden. Braye Beach Hotel is a family-friendly luxury hotel from which you can explore the(…)
Surrounded by rolling natural countryside, Langdon Court Manor House Hotel is an impressive residence to escape to. Majestically set within its own exquisite formal gardens, this Grade II listed manor house combines contemporary luxury with stylish design to create a destination hotel amidst Devon's picturesque patchwork of farmland.With South Devon's coastline just walking distance away,(…)
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(…)
Picture a stunning natural backdrop and give it a luxury touch! Et voilà – that’s the Lindner Park Hotel in the Allgaeu in the very south of Germany. Whoever thought that contemporary design and cosy comfort don't go together other was certainly mistaken; tradition and modernity go hand-in-hand at this hidden gem. Experience culinary delights(…)