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Nip/Tuck package at Away Spa

Nip/Tuck Package at W London’s Away Spa and Spice Market Restaurant

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Seemingly a world away from the bustle of Chinatown and the throngs of folk passing through Leicester Square, the Away Spa is a lofty and calming retreat situated at the W London hotel a mere six storeys above all the urban action. Down on the ground floor, the W’s Spice Market restaurant exudes its own tranquil feel while allowing guests to dine and people-watch in comfort and style. Combining a visit to both spa and restaurant at the W yields a luxuriant ‘escape from it all’ in a conveniently central setting.

Volpetti salumeria in Rome

Volpetti, a Truffle Lover’s Salumeria in Rome

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Volpetti is a lovely family owned salumeria specialising in all things tartufi alongside a quality assortment of cured meats, home made pastas and all sorts of other Italian delicacies. Here you’ll find a gorgeous selection of freshly prepared dishes here as well and a deli counter stacked high with freshly baked pizza slices, calzones and panini as well as an array of potential gifts for all your gourmet friends back home.

Moreno at Baglioni tortellini filled with liquid Parmesan

Moreno at the Baglioni London Hotel Review

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The newly launched Moreno restaurant situated inside Kensington’s lush Baglioni London Hotel sees two Michelin star Italian chef, Moreno Cedroni, share his avant garde approach to Italian cuisine with a new audience at his first venture outside Italy.

Velaa Private Island in te Maldives

New Luxury Hotels To Visit in 2013

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It’s the start of the year and temperatures are barely above freezing, which means it’s the perfect time to think of your holidays for the year ahead. Read on for my guide to the most exclusive new luxury hotels openings to look forward to throughout 2013.

The Intercontinental: Wellington Lounge

Afternoon Tea | Hotels in London | The Intercontinental

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Reclining with an air of nonchalance and a glass of Möet is always a lovely way to start the afternoon. Better still: an air of nonchalance, a glass of Möet and an edible rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas carol. Yes. An edible rendition. Sipping and supping in the warmth of the Wellington Room at Park Lane’s Intercontinental hotel, Jodie Jones enjoyed the most British of traditions with the most festive of afternoon teas.

Fairmont Chateau Whistler Canada exterior

Fairmont Chateau Whistler review

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Whistler is the Mecca of ski resorts in North America- and arguably, the world. Its world-class status was sealed in 2010 when it hosted the Winter Olympics. With 210 runs, from terrifying double blacks to blue runs for beginners, there is something for everyone – even if you don’t want to ski.

interior image of the stunning atrium in the Hotel Lone Croatia

Croatia’s first Design hotel is in the spotlight this week. Our Travel Correspondent Yashmin Ismail checks in at Hotel Lone

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The drive up towards Croatia’s first Design hotel (of exclusive lifestyle brand, Design Hotels AG), is somewhat reminiscent of nearing a seaport. The enormous, stunning white Y-shaped building resembles an ocean liner from the outside and is evocative of the Guggenheim museum, New York, as soon as you walk into the statuesque six-storey lobby.

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Summer continues with the quintessentially British Belgravia Games at The Terrace in Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel and a gin-inspired menu

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With the fond memory of the Olympics still fresh in our minds, and the Paralympics still in full swing, London is soon to be reaching the end of its glorious summer of sport. If you’re not quite ready to leave your competitive streak behind you just yet, The Terrace at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel will be hosting The Belgravia Games, which will take place from September 7th – 9th. The palatial outdoor terrace of this luxury, boutique hotel will be transformed with oversized games and an expertly crafted Sloane’s Gin infused menu served over the weekend.