Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, has announced its first London hotel. It will open on 1 August 2024 in the heart of Shoreditch. London will be the eighth Virgin Hotels location and the 17th property for the Virgin Hotels Collection. This expansion follows the successful launches of […]
The luminous Martinhal Lisbon Oriente
The Lisbon light is truly magical. For centuries, it has attracted artists and poets who have tried to capture its enchanting beauty. Perhaps it’s the long hours of sunshine or the clean air from the sweeping winds, or maybe it’s just a fortunate coincidence. Whatever the reason, the light in Lisbon frames the city in […]
Grand Hyatt Barcelona opens its doors
Grand Hyatt Barcelona offers an exceptional experience in the upscale Alta Barcelona neighbourhood, just steps away from the city’s most iconic locations. Hyatt recently announced the grand opening of Grand Hyatt Barcelona, which is the first urban Grand Hyatt hotel in Spain. It is located in one of the most popular cities in the world, […]
Alluring Anantara Angkor Resort, Siem Reap
A well-thumbed, Wall and Piece, the 2005 autobiographical art exhibit book by anonymous English graffiti artist, Banksy rests subtly on a walnut wooden table. A giant among the other works on display, notably a solid bronze statue flanked by a wrought iron partition, wall art made from wine bottles and a gigantic sculpture of a […]
The rebirth of a London landmark: The OWO and Raffles London.
On Friday 29th September, The OWO, a spectacular new destination, debuts in the heart of Whitehall with the opening of new restaurants and bars, the first hotel in the UK for Raffles Hotels & Resorts – Raffles London at The OWO, 85 Raffles Residences, The Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing. It will be a place to drink and dine, celebrate, be […]
Zannier Hotels, Phum Baitang, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Chamroeun and Sok love nothing more than lounging under straw parasols, taking the weight off weary feet while sleepily paying very little attention to the world as it slowly passes by. A cool drink interjects the snoozing, that, and meandering to other parts of the resort at various times of the day. They work hard. […]
Avani + Hotel, Luang Prabang, Laos
Moonshine. A word with two meanings. Often felt to be clandestine and bewitching, the reflection of the sun’s rays in the darkness of night, pouring a hazy, translucent coating of brilliance over the earth. Or, a distilled white whiskey that was once, and probably still is, made illegally in the dead of night. With a […]
The Residences at Secret Bay, Dominica.
The Residences at Secret Bay, a limited luxury collection of fully-appointed, sustainable Caribbean residences, has unveiled the designs and announced sales for its newest enclave, the Waterfront Villas. Tucked within the gated confines of Secret Bay, Dominica’s all-villa rainforest resort renowned for its six-star experience and a member of Relais & Châteaux, the 10 new […]
Rocco Forte Hotels ventures into Sardinia
Sixth Street and Rocco Forte Hotels are pleased to announce that Rocco Forte Hotels will operate a new luxury resort in Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda. The new resort is jointly developed with Eidos Hotel Capital Partners acting as an operating partner and asset manager for Sixth Street, which acquired the property in January 2022. Formerly […]
Alluring Anantara, Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam
Excitingly, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS, the brands first electric vehicle, has switched gears from concept to test. Throughout 2022, the ultra-luxury electric prototype was being moulded into a car that you are driven in, not one that you drive. With 24-inch wheels, extravagant styling, a deluxe cabin layered with faux fur carpeting, a flower vase and […]