Andermatt – the heart of Switzerland
byFrom the moment I arrived at Andermatt after a 2 hour drive from Zurich airport it felt like I was in a dream. It’s…
From the moment I arrived at Andermatt after a 2 hour drive from Zurich airport it felt like I was in a dream. It’s…
It was time for a winter break as Christmas loomed and as relaxing as it should be, it never turns out that way. So…
With tunes pumping and the sun shining, my sister and I set off in the car to get out of London for the weekend….
Normally a weekend away signifies hopping onto a relaxing train or plane sipping on a G&T, but this time I was driving a hire…
The Mayflower Hotel is located in the shopping district, and only a couple of blocks away from Seattle’s Famous Pike Place Market – a must-see for any foodie. The hotel was built in 1927 and has been lovingly restored to reflect a more elegant era.
The ULTIMATE in luxury flying complete with a private, spacious suite for one to indulge in the best. It is fully equipped with a flat bed, mattress and duvet, a seat would never be good enough for the elite. In this area, comfort is accompanied by style and sophistication and to perfect the journey a perfectly impeccable service fine tunes the ambience.
London is the city to see and to be seen at. It is a city of celebration and luxury and has been so for centuries. And yet somehow this city manages to keep certain areas as calm as any remote suburb, Kensington being one such area, and Presidential Apartments is the perfect spot to exemplify it. Presidential Apartments gives you the feeling of living in a luxury London apartment but takes away the hassle of actually owning or renting one.
The words “winter wonderland” have become cliché, but this is what Big White Ski resort is – a Canadian winter wonderland. If you want the Canadian winter experience without the punishingly freezing temperatures, this is the place to come.
Ironically, finding time for a manicure can be stressful. More often that not, self-conjured guilt prevails along with the belief that I couldn’t possibly dare to be so self indulgent. Ultimately, I’m left with Eliza Doolittle nails (before she becomes a ‘lady’) and a feeling that I’ve been robbed of some well-deserved R&R. Either way, I can’t win. However, (and this is one of those good types of conjunctive) when I was invited to try out the K West Hotel and Spa’s latest manicure offering, the SOL Luxury Manicure, I felt simply obliged to go along. For work purposes, obviously.
Needless to say, the Indian Ocean is filled with many breathtaking holiday locales but when it comes to pure luxury and relaxation, Mauritius is pretty tough to beat. You know that you’re going to be in for a luxurious getaway on this wonderfully picturesque paridise regardless of where you stay but if you’re really wanting to push the boat out in terms of your hotel, it’s hard to look past the somewhat exceptional Constance Le Prince Maurice.
Montevideo and the rest of Uruguay are now much closer to London thanks to a new route recently opened by Air Europa in June. The award-winning Latin America specialist airline launched its first flights from London Gatwick to Aeropuerto de Carrasco in Montevideo on the 3rd of June, granting UK travellers access to the Uruguayan capital (and one of South America’s fastest growing tourist destinations) as well as access to luxury resorts of Punta del Este and Jose Ignacio.
Right on the harbour and just a block over from picturesque Queen Square, The Bristol is an ideally situated hotel whatever might bring you to the vibrant and compact city of Bristol. I certainly didn’t have any problems getting around the city centre on foot while keeping this comfortable hotel as my base during a recent visit.
Newly opened at the recently refurbished Grand Brighton hotel, GB1 Seafood Restaurant & Bar serves up a treat for lovers of fresh and expertly prepared fruits of the sea.
You do not need to pay though the nose to find luxury. Executive Le Soleil Hotel is a small boutique property that is a favourite with business travellers and out-of-town sports fans alike.
CRN is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year as a luxury yacht builder. Part of the Ferretti Group since 1999, CRN specialises in the manufacture of bespoke mega yachts between 40 and 90 metres long. These boats are customised completely to the client’s specifications and sometimes even their wildest whims with swimming pools, aquariums, private decks with private helipads, sound-proof bedrooms, private hair salons, hammams … as an in-house team of architects and designers tap into the latest technology can make it happen.
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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.
The iconic New York skyline will welcome a new addition in early 2016 when Rafael Viñoly’s futuristic skyscraper is set for completion. The spectacular 760 sqm, six bedroomed penthouse located on the 95th floor can be yours for a cool $85 million.
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.