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 […]
Walking in Milan, Julian Opie at Portrait Milano
Portrait Milano is excited to announce that British artist Julian Opie will present an exhibition called “Walking in Milan” this summer at Piazza del Quadrilatero. The exhibition, curated by Valentina Ciarallo, will showcase eight new sculptures of walking figures created by Opie exclusively for the hotel. It will be open to the public from 3 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Now open: Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico
A luxury tented resort, Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico is now welcoming guests to a world where the deep, green jungle is the backdrop for a profoundly personalized retreat. With just 15 luxury tents surrounded by 48 forested acres (19 hectares) on the edge of a private peninsula, Naviva is an adult-only […]
Magic awaits this winter at The Chedi Andermatt, Switzerland.
The Chedi Andermatt is preparing to transform its courtyard into a traditional mountain winter village, overflowing with heart-warming food and drink and sprinkled with festive experiences. The Winter Village will open as the first snow falls in mid-November, building up the festivities as Christmas draws nearer. Walking through the Winter Village, guests will be cuddled […]
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa opens
Barefoot elegance takes over the Raa Atoll at the new Deluxe All-Inclusive resort The Emerald Collection announces the opening of its second Maldivian 5-star luxury property in Raa Atoll: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Immersed in lush greenery and surrounded by a 100-hectare private lagoon with natural coral reef, the new Emerald Faarufushi Resort & […]
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 […]