Emilio Pucci once said ‘Gaiety is one of the most important elements I brought to fashion. I brought it through color’. He certainly did. In abundance. The feelings of joy his vibrant designs evoke are testament to what an enigmatic creator he was. First seen on the slopes of Gstaad in 1948, Harpers Bazaar published […]
Resplendent, La Residencia -A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca
As the train pulled away from station, little did seventeen-year-old Axl Ball know that his life and ours, would change forever. Engrossed in the freedom of the swinging sixties, rucksack slung over his shoulder, he had just hopped on a train in Barcelona, or perhaps it was Berlin? We can’t be sure. One thing we […]
Charismatic Culloden
Ducks bring joy to the soul, don’t they? And if there is one thing, we all need, now more than ever, it’s a joyful lift. Their vibrant yellow downy plumage billows as they waddle, bright eyed and eager. Strength in numbers, they follow the leader and commit to leaping into choppy waters certain that they […]
Polished Palma. Boutique Hotel Sant Jaume
The cobbles that were once prominent are now smooth. Edges rounded by feet, hooves, and wheels over centuries. Welcome to the old town of Palma, or ‘El Casco Antiguo’. They are shiny now, the cobbles. Polished new, just like the modern shopping district of Sant Nicolas, and the elegant Avenue St Jaume III, neighbours […]
Captivating Castell Son Claret, Mallorca, Spain
The vision of Lycra stretched tight as a drum over bulging biceps and lithe limbs appears to have a special place in the hearts of Mallorcans. You can’t escape them. The cyclists. Spokes whirl at a blistering speed, backs hunch over in a brace position, head down, eyes forward. Ambition and drive unparalleled. Sweat pools […]
Mandarin Oriental opens its second property in Turkey
Mandarin Oriental’s first foray into the Turkish luxury hotel market was in Bodrum. Mandarin Oriental Bodrum was built on 60 hectares of prime waterfront land on the northern side of the Turkish peninsula at Ceynet Koyu or Paradise Bay as it is known locally. The five-star resort has stunning views over the Aegean Sea, two […]
Richard Langonne appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Richard Langonne as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, taking over from Mark S Bradford, who was at the helm for three-and-half years and has now been given the important mission of establishing a new luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in the southern China city of Shenzhen. Richard Langonne […]
Geraldine Dobey joins Mandarin Oriental, Paris as General Manager and Area Vice President Operations.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Geraldine Dobey as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris. The appointment welcomes Geraldine’s return to the Group as she was previously part of the leadership team at the Group’s Geneva property. Geraldine will also oversee the operations of Mandarin Oriental, Geneva and Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. Originally from Ireland, Geraldine […]
The new American classic: The Langham Boston
The former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, now the iconic Langham hotel, re-opens its doors after a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation transforming this historic thread in the fabric of downtown Boston into a new American classic hotel and an iconic destination for luxury travellers from all over the world. “We are very proud to be re-introducing […]
Castell Son Claret, Mallorca, unveils new developments for summer 2021.
Castell Son Claret, a historic nineteenth century former castle just outside the village of Calvía in Mallorca is ready and waiting to welcome back its guests for what is building up to be a fabulous summer. The 41-room luxury hotel and 326-acre country estate recently revealed new developments enabling guests to reconnect with the outdoors, […]