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 […]
Brussels: A new and stylish hotel will open right in the heart of the city, close to landmarks and attractions
Newest opening in Belgium joins a growing list of boutique conversion Trademark Collection hotels, and more destinations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, announces the opening of Hotel Avenue Louise Brussels, its first Trademark Collection by Wyndham hotel in Belgium. The new property […]
Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu open luxury hotel set within the tallest high-rise in Hamburg, the Elbtower
Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce its continuing global expansion into the “Gate to the World,” Hamburg, Germany. The Nobu Hotel and Restaurant will be located within the Elbtower, a project by SIGNA Real Estate, one of Europe’s leading property companies. […]
The Leela Palace Jaipur: the graciousness of Indian hospitality to the Pink City
Inspired by the royal Rajputana heritage, The Leela Palace Jaipur establishes itself as a pivotal landmark in the city and beyond. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts today unveiled The Leela Palace Jaipur. The hotel has been branded after extensive refurbishment and enhancements both in the product as well as service offerings. A reflection of […]
Summer in Madrid: All The Culture You’ve Been Missing
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid To Open April 2021 Following a three-year restoration and the most extensive in its 110-year history, Madrid’s iconic Ritz hotel will reopen as Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid in April 2021. The hotel’s renovation includes a full restoration of the glass cupola over the Palm Court, the first time that this will […]
Hotel Cala Di Volpe – The Shimmering Costa Esmeralda, Sardinia
Cala di Volpe, or the Bay of the Fox is a seductive, secluded, sultry enclave hidden in the eastern corner of Sardinia. Its where its namesake, the Cala Di Volpe Hotel, was born, during the hedonistic era of the sixties; a playground for the Aga Khan and his equally exuberant friends. Designed in 1963 by […]
Pine Cliffs Resort, Algarve. The Luxury Collection.
Stepping onto the tarmac at Faro airport, it’s the heat. It sweeps you off your feet. Still floating, and with a rising delight, you arrive at one of Europe’s most indulgent resorts – the Algarve. Beaches, seafood, golf… and oranges. Greeted by the driver in Arrivals, then whisked to a gleaming white Mercedes, your chariot […]
Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate, Ireland
The gentleman waits patiently at the looming metal gates with a clipboard. No ordinary clipboard; gold embossed, with Dromoland Castle emblazoned across the front. Meet the gateman. Dressed in red, hat tilted to perfection, he welcomes you to the Narnia that is Dromoland Castle. Past the gate, the journey begins. Driving along landscaped paths, past […]
Captivating Luxury, The Culloden Estate & Spa
The WIFI code is love1066. For those of us not au fait with history, 1066 was the year of the Battle of Hastings, between the Norman French Army of William, Duke of Normandy and English Army under the command of Anglo Saxon King, Harold Goodwinson. Bear with me, there is a point. The Culloden Estate […]
