Clifftop Villa Estate compound comprised of four villas and three pools on an acre of land overlooking the Caribbean Sea sells for $7.1 million (£5.1 million) The Residences at Secret Bay, Dominica’s crown jewel development and only six-star, award-winning, all-villa resort, just sold the most expensive vacation home estate in the country ever for US $7.1 million […]
The Balmoral, Edinburgh
What do we really know about time? we are told that it is our most precious resource, that we never have enough of it, that it is free yet priceless. Time passes, or flows, or stops even. We are powerless in its grasp, being swept along second, by second, minute by minute, experiencing life through […]
In conversation with..Chitra Stern
Today, ‘in conversation with’ typically means via webcam, Sarah Jayne had the pleasure of spending an hour chatting to the very affable Chitra Stern, a formidable businesswoman with strong values and even stronger ambition. Chitra is of Indian heritage, spending time in Singapore and London before marrying Roman, her Swiss husband and relocating to Portugal […]
Grand Hotel Timeo. A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, Sicily
She is tempestuous, unpredictable, and highly toxic. Yet, serene, admired, and revered. I am of course referring to Mount Etna, the icon of the island of Sicily, the largest in the Mediterranean. Bellowing steam is her resting state, mostly. She is restless at the minute. Paroxysms, or eruptive episodes of lava fountains have been happening […]
Rocco Forte, Verdura Resort – Sicily
The first inkling that you are nearing the soul soothing sanctuary of Verdura Resort are the flags. Fluttering wildly in the south westerly wind, the colours catch the eye immediately, vibrant, regal, and alive on the beige canvas of the landscape. They signal the entrance, a pathway carved out of the countryside that leads you […]
Israel – the hottest destination this summer
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will open its borders to international travellers on a phased basis starting on 23 May, provided they have been vaccinated. As vaccinations centres wind down the country is beginning to open, with only roughly one million ‘unsure’ people not vaccinated out of a population of 9 […]
Wilderness Safaris Launches a new safari and with it, a Lifeline for Linyanti Elephants
It will offer guests a life-changing experience in support of collaring elephants in Botswana’s private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. Since 1983, Wilderness Safaris has dedicated itself to conserving and restoring Africa’s wilderness and wildlife by creating life changing journeys. In continuing to do so, it has developed a unique conservation-focused safari at its brand new DumaTau […]
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz delights in a Fifth Michelin-Star – A First in Switzerland
It now boasts five Michelin stars across the resort, cementing itself as Switzerland’s leader in gastronomy. Europe’s leading wellbeing and medical health resort has just received yet another star in this year’s Michelin Guide, triumphantly claiming it for restaurant Verve by Sven. It now boasts five Michelin stars across the resort, cementing itself as Switzerland’s […]
Mandarin Oriental Announces luxury resort and residences project in Da Nang, Vietnam
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a new luxury resort with branded residences in Da Nang, one of Vietnam’s most popular leisure destinations. Don’t get your hopes up too soon and add it to the post lock down bucket list. The project is not scheduled to open until 2024. All more to look forward to. […]
Embark on your own Greek Odyssey, Summer 2021
Greece is gearing up for the summer. Gingerly unpacking sun loungers, masterfully unfurling parasols and bracing itself for the rush of tourists it is so used to catering for. Greece’s Tourism Minister, Haris Theoharis, boldly announced a return to the beaches of vaccinated tourists from May 2021. It needs it. One in five Greeks works […]