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 […]
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, opening autumn 2023.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is expanding its presence in London with the opening of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London in Autumn 2023. Sitting on historic Hanover Square, in the heart of London’s most stylish neighbourhoods, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is a discreet, sleek and intimate property. It comprises 50 guestrooms and 77 private residences, offering hotel guests […]
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 […]
Paul Smith and Browns Hotel reveal their Sir Paul Smith Suite.
Designed by Paul himself in collaboration with Olga Polizzi, Director of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels, the ‘Sir Paul Smith Suite’ at Brown’s Hotel features a range of custom and vintage furniture, hand-picked artworks, brand collaborations and soft furnishings from the debut Paul Smith home collection. Drawing on Brown’s Hotel’s history as a favoured residence […]
Four Seasons to open in Rabat, Morocco
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Atlantic Coast Hospitality, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based real estate development firm Q Holding, announce plans for the upcoming Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr, anticipated to open in 2023. Kasr Al Bahr, meaning “castle of the sea,” was built as a sprawling royal summer palace in […]
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt welcomes new General Manager Leon Baum
Born in Hertfordshire, England, Leon hails from a family of hoteliers. After completing his studies, he joined the industry in London embarking on an international career spanning more than 25 years to date. Leon honed his skills in front of house, housekeeping, food and beverage and operations, which lead him to take on his first […]
Venice-Simplon Orient Express- Winter wonderland debut
The original icon of the rails, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, unveils December journeys for the first time ever. The distinct midnight-blue carriages will glide through some of Europe’s most picturesque winterscapes as it whisks guests away for a journey of a lifetime to Florence, Paris, Venice and Vienna. Writing a new chapter in […]
Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern
Following a meticulous renovation, Lucerne’s iconic Belle Époque landmark will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern on 24 September 2022. Sitting on the shores of Lake Lucerne, a stone’s throw from the old town and with spectacular views over the Swiss Alps, the hotel will set a new benchmark for contemporary elegance, legendary service and […]