Travel

OneOcean Club

Polo Bar Pop-Up at Barcelona’s OneOcean Club

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The week of 24 August will see two of London’s top barmen – Polo Bar manager Elias Yiallouris and Tanqueray mixologist Tim Homewood – takeover the marina-side BlueWave cocktail bar at OneOcean Club. Voted bar of the year at the London 2014 Lifestyle Awards and Best Mixology at the London 2014 Club and Bar Awards, the Polo Bar maintains a reputation as one of London’s most desirable watering holes.

The Horseshoe Inn

The Horseshoe – restaurant with rooms

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For our first evening at The Horseshoe Inn, we kicked off with some champagne in the bar area, which was laden with leather chesterfields and plump sofas near the fireplace. Dinner was at 8, with an appetiser of pigs trotter mousse, sprinkled with crackling. We feasted on grouse, teal and red deer, all caught locally

Chalet Mont Blanc Megeve

From luxury aficionados to party animals; here’s our top 5 Best Chalets in Europe

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With the winter holidays approaching, thoughts soon turn to skiing. What better way to celebrate the festive period than in the snow- whether it’s racing down a slope or relaxing in a lodge, the mountains have something for everyone. From out of this world party chalets, to romantic luxury lodge hideaways- we’ve put together a list of the best chalets in the Alps to cater to every taste.

The Westin Whistler_Exterior

Review: The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler

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I chose to stay at The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, which is in an excellent location, right next to the mountain gondola, and next to the driving range of the golf course (the latter of which is obviously closed during winter). My room had a view over the driving range, and I could see the heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub – perfect for gauging when to go down …

The Mayflower Hotel Seattle

Old World Charm in the Heart of Seattle

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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.