Hotel Excelsior Venice, Italy

This is a part of Venice that few tourists ever get to see – exclusive, secluded luxury. This...

Axel Beach Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Gran Canaria is on the up once more and a relatively new addition to Maspalomas luxury is the AxelBeach. Situated...

Axel Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Axel Barcelona proves that 10 years after you open, you can still be in vogue. The heaving rooftop bar is...

Crosby Street Hotel, NYC, USA

They say that “it’s a New York State of Mind” and the Crosby is certainly that. It’s local, yet international...

Refinery Hotel, NYC, USA

The tailoring-themed Refinery is another challenger to the crown of New York luxury hospitality, a chic contemporary hotel in a neo-Gothic...

Dorsett Shepherd’s Bush
London, United Kingdom

The opulent and imposing Dorsett Shepherd’s Bush stands proud in this hipster, residential, West London neighbourhood, adding a...

Nanteos Mansion
Rhydyfelin, Wales, United Kingdom

As we crawled along the seemingly endless driveway towards Nanteos Mansion, it was clear we were in for a treat. Perfectly...

Kinloch Lodge
Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Isle of Skye has rapidly become one of the UK’s top tourist spots, with accommodation and restaurants to fit...

Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

The Alila portfolio is awe-inspiring, to say the least, but their collection of Alila Villas in Bali –...

Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, USA

It’s amazing when one of the world’s most famous hotels lives up to its hype and, moreover, your...

Whole lotta love
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But when Zack Cahill enrolls in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy...

Streets of London
London, United Kingdom

Borja Peña, recently crowned ‘the guru of London nightlife’, lets us hang out with him in his playground,...

Entre Cielos, Mendoza, Argentina

In a land famed for its Malbec and beef, deep in the Argentinian countryside, the last thing you...

Viceroy Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Sat in our private infinity pool, looking out at Bali’s ‘Valley of the Kings’, the island’s royal seat,...

Saffire Freycinet
Tasmania, Australia

The talk of Tasmania and also the world is the spellbinding, effortlessly experiential Saffire Freycinet. It’s the country’s...

Westhouse Hotel
NYC, USA

On wandering into the Westhouse on 55th Street, we wondered if we had stumbled into a prohibition-era speakeasy...

Horse play
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Uwern Jong tries polo at one of Argentina’s flagship Estancias. There is no doubt that Argentina and polo...

The Modern Manila Issue

Manila is like a barnacled oyster – old and enduring, thrashed by the tempestuous sea. Many are quickly...

Hotel Serena, Buenos Aires, Argentina

If there was any other reason to escape the beauty and majesty of Recoletta’s architecture, then it would...

Taking Pride
Montreal, Canada

Canada’s second-largest city – and some say, its most exhilarating to explore – has Uwern Jong fall in...

Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong, China

After a slightly botched check-in, on account of a late outgoing guest, we were escorted to our corner...

Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel
Madeira, Portugal

The escapist, Portuguese, sun-shine isle of Madeira has welcomed intrepid travellers and adventurers alike for centuries. And the...

Axel Hotel, Berlin, Germany

Berlin is famous as a city that never sleeps, but if you should want to take a break from its...

TWO, Barcelona, Spain

Many of us seasoned travellers know Axel’s brand of hetero-friendly hotels, and the flagship Axel Hotel in Barcelona has, for over...

Lake Vyrnwy
Llanwddyn, Wales, United Kingdom

We marveled at the magical location of this resort and spa, up in the hillsides of the Berwyn Mountains, overlooking...

Chateau Rhianfa
Menai Bridge, Wales, United Kingdom

We had always admired Welsh castles, so when the opportunity to stay in one came up, we couldn’t resist. Except,...

Soar Mill Cove, Devon, United Kingdom

Our long drive was rewarded with a complimentary Cream Tea on arrival at Soar Mill Cove. The Makepeace family (what a...

Kaywana Hall, Devon, United Kingdom

We love this architectural gem, a luxury bed and breakfast run by the enigmatic Tony and his partner Gordon. It’s...

Matfen Hall, Newcastle, United Kingdom

We fulfilled our Downton Abbey dreams here at this dignified country estate, ancestral home of the Baron of Newcastle. The service...

St. Pancras Renaissance
London, United Kingdom

We grew up in London watching this majestic hotel fall into disrepair, and are thrilled that it has been restored...

Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street
London, United Kingdom

A hop, skip and jump away from all the action is this urban hotel, epitomising the intelligence and sophistication of...

The May Fair
London, United Kingdom

Luxury, location, bragging rights – The May Fair has it all. In an enviable location just off bustling Picadilly, our...

The Beaumont
London, United Kingdom

The Beaumont is a relatively ‘new kid on the block’ on the London luxury hotel scene, from the...

Tugu Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a spiritual island and the Tugu captures the destination’s dual local and international spirit to great...

The Legian Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Seminyak is Bali’s party playground and for those who really want to be part of the action, this...

Chedi Tanah Gajah, Bali, Indonesia

When they finished refurbishing this magnificent place, they threw away the plans. Once the former estate of Indonesia’s...

Bulgari Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia

Teetering temptingly and dramatically close to the cliff-edge, over the deep blue ocean, is a little bit of...

Bale, Bali, Indonesia

There is an oasis of calm in bustling, upscale tourist alcave Nusa Dua – an ultimately minimalist and...

The Standard, West Hollywood, USA

On our balcony overlooking the hotel pool, we wake to an up-close-and-personal view, and some of the best...

Sofitel, NYC, USA

In 1886, the French gave New York City the Statue of Liberty as a token of friendship. At...

Rosa Grand, Milan, Italy

For the quintessential Milan experience, we recommend this ‘pink’ jewel in the Star Hotels crown. This sleek hotel...

Napasai, A Belmond Hotel
Koh Samui, Thailand

You’ll find the all-villa Napasai, A Belmond Hotel, in a somewhat rural island setting – amongst a grove...

Muthi Maya, Khao Yai, Thailand

When we got to Bangkok, we set ourselves a challenge to look for a place that would be off-radar even...

Paresa, Phuket, Thailand

The Paresa had a great start with us. The property had recently hosted a same-sex blessing ceremony on the hotel’s...

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand

Here’s a tip… There is more than one Sheraton in Bangkok, so know which you booked. The Grande is the...

Banyan Tree, Bangkok, Thailand

Rising up above the Bangkok skyline is the magnificent Banyan Tree. This is how you know you’ve made it to...

Aleenta, Hua Hin, Thailand

In the sleepy, coastal Pak Nam Pran, you’ll find the equally relaxed Aleenta, the charming, boutique alternative to the big name...

Veranda, The High Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand

http://verandaresortandspa.com/chiangmaiIf ‘zen’ belonged to the Thais, this would be it defined. This property is just outside the ancient city, nestled...

La Villetta, Chiang Mai, Thailand

With 14 suites set in private, landscaped gardens and located just a short tuk-tuk ride into the center of town,...

Rachamankha, Chiang Mai, Thailand

The world will just melt away as soon as you step into this luxury boutique, clearly owned by an interior...