Where has the year gone? Our friends at Preferred Hotels & Resorts is coming to the end of their 50th Anniversary and we wish them much love and luck for 50...
Set atop the majestic peak of Mount Förberget, Copperhill Mountain Lodge offers an idyllic escape with dramatic views of Sweden’s snow-capped ridge lines. You'l...
Burg Vital Resort is nestled on a picturesque plateau within the snow-capped Alps mountain range, the Burg Vital is a tranquil oasis for travellers looking for...
After two years of extensive renovations, this reimagined Austrian hotel will excite guests with its thoughtful exclusivity and modern elegance. With Italian in...
Zurich is making a comeback, and located right at its old-town heart is this majestic property, the Storchen Zurich. It has a real pedigree in luxury hospitalit...
Set in a prestigious address on London's Hyde Park, Royal Lancaster, London exudes a wow factor perfectly suited to a refined stay in the British capital. Havin...
Venice, a captivating and magical city which strikes the eye and moves the heart. Our hot tip is to escape the crowds and visit Venice when it's off-peak – per...
With LGBT honemoons becoming big business, destinations are upping their game to attract same-sex newlyweds. Whilst some may be content with getting away from i...
Marrakech is a city with a split personality. At one moment, it is utterly enchanting and mesmerising; and at other times its chaotic, frenetic and exotic. But ...
For us, Arequipa was a place of many firsts. It’s the first time we ate the deep-fried delicacy of ‘Cuy’, otherwise known as guinea pig. It’s also the first tim...
Ask just about anyone in the Windy City and they’ll be able to tell you exactly where the Peninsula is. Nestled in one whole block, literally held up by Tiffany...
“Everything is so modern in Bengaluru. Even the name is so new that we ourselves haven’t got to grips with calling it that yet,” laughs Ajay Kumar Nayak, Chief ...
Taipei’s star is shining bright; it is well known across the world as an ever vibrant, contemporary and energetic city. Unabashedly progressive, it remains reno...
A decade ago, Siem Reap oozed with exotic mysticism, with its neighbouring, monolithic, ancient cities being the main attraction. It was international, but low ...
Hua Hin, situated just two and a half hours away from Bangkok, is a favourite of Thai city-slickers looking to escape the capital. It rose in infamy after the l...
You can’t go to Australia without stopping over in its OutThere capital, Sydney. The place we chose on this trip was the QT. Located in the heart of the city ce...
We like to ‘get local’ when we visit a city – and after our time spent at this chic, masculine Kimpton hotel, we certainly felt we had. Our spacious, beautifull...
We’re passionate about hotel breakfasts; we find it says a lot about a resort. The spread at the COMO Uma was outstanding – delicious Balinese delicacies sat al...
Our introduction to this huge luxury resort was by golf-cart, at sunset. As we arrived at check-in, our personal butler came out to greet us by name, rushing us...
Arriving at night to this majestic Moroccan Palace, 30 minutes from the medina in Marrakech, was like stepping into a dream. Minarets and domes were lit up by c...
Arriving in the dip of low-season unfortunately meant that we couldn’t see the Dream Hotel Phuket it all its glory, an alleged good-times, party-centric, oasis ...
Have you heard of Deià? We have to admit that we hadn’t, although we had come across the infamous Belmond La Residencia. This exceptional Spanish property in th...
The family who runs the ‘Central’ empire of upscale shopping malls in Thailand are among the country’s most affluent and prominent hospitality business moguls, ...
We found out about the Kishkinda Trust in our efforts to seek out sustainable travel experiences in the Hampi area. Admittedly, it came up as one of the more co...
Dawn in Anegundi can only be described as operatic. The stage is the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River. From the little I can see on this dark November mor...
On wandering into the Westhouse on 55th Street, we wondered if we had stumbled into a prohibition-era speakeasy – we’re told that we were spot on, as that was w...
If there is such a thing as heaven for experiential travellers in Manhattan, hanging out in the vicinity of Howard Street in NYC’s Chinatown, would be it. Where...
The jaw-droppingly beautiful Surin Beach, home to the glorious Twinpalms, used to be a must-go hangout for the chic jet-set. Last year, the vibe changed, when t...
If ‘Fantasy Island’ were real, this would be it. A 30-minute boat ride away from their executive boarding lounge at Chalong pier, this is a true getaway from th...
This is the long-awaited Bangkok sister property to the exquisite Chiang Mai heritage getaway, the 137 Pillars House. A modern take on the traditional Thai hosp...
Our digs at St. Petersburg pink palace, the Vinoy, was an adequate choice for our trip to discover this Floridian city. The hotel wins on location, situated per...
Built to house the growing number of ne’er-do-wells attracted to Galena in its heyday as a lead-mining town, this imposing fortress-like building would have bee...
Get ready to relax and reboot in this trendy and tranquil escape in the middle of the Mediterranean, surrounded by water so clear you can see your feet and land...
Le Richemond is a legendary jewel on the southern banks of Lake Geneva with stunning views of the Alps and Jet d'Eau. This esteemed hotel has welcomed guests fo...
The green and gold vineyards, picturesque valleys, and abundant activities surrounding Il Castelfalfi quickly captured our hearts. This Tuscan paradise with swo...
Montalembert is one of the premier choices for a luxury Paris boutique hotel on the vibrant Rive Gauche, or “Left Bank.” Intimate and elegant, this five-star ho...
Go for gold: A 50-minute boat tour of Lake Como (and as always, the best available rate)
We have just returned from the stunning shores of Lake Como at this ...
Mykonos is most definitely one of the most OutThere destinations and the Myconian Villa Collection offers romantic vibes and VIP views. There’s no better place ...
They say time flies when you're having fun. This month, we say a very Happy Birthday to our friends at Preferred Hotels & Resorts a brand we have come to kn...
The Berbers, my people, live in this day, like in past century,” says Saalah in his sing-song English, which he learnt from watching American movies.
The ditt...
Marine conservation and preservation is central to the philosophy of this Swedish-owned private island in Tanzania.
Thanda is a luxury, private island experien...
Destination festivals usually aim to thrill music lovers and switch them on, but there is a new breed of global events designed to help you switch off.
We ha...
Fancy checking the Antarctic off your list without risking frostbite? Antarctica Flights have teamed with Qantas to offer a more comfortable, luxurious solution...
This intimate five-star hotel lends a new meaning to the essence of Paris by giving its guests the opportunity to walk away with their very own, custom-made des...
Langkawi is a veritable paradise. White, powdery sands melt into an impossibly azure Andaman Sea, set to a backdrop of equatorial skies and lush, green, foreste...
While the world celebrates Pride month in June, in Sweden it's all about August. I may be biased of course, as the LGBT+ Travel Ambassador for Sweden, but I'm s...
Stockholm is one of the most inspirational cities in the world. It's no wonder that its a natural habitat for the arts, creative innovation, fashion and music. ...
Uri Jeremiah, the acclaimed sea-to-table chef of Uri Buri fame, has meticulously and lovingly restored two 19th-century town houses and turned them into a wonde...
