You may not have heard of Ponant or its ship Le Boreal yet this French-owned vessel, looked gorgeous as its distinctive brown-grey hull shimmered in the midday sun while docked on the River Thames. It was about to pass under…
The Magnolia Hotel, Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Situated in the affluent Quinta do Lago – a gated community and golf resort in Almancil, the Algarve region of southern Portugal – the Magnolia Hotel stands out with its neon lights, pink and turquoise hues and cool, retro vibe.…
Hotel Review: Ibis London Heathrow Airport Hotel, London
The busy Bath Road, running alongside London Heathrow Airport is lined with hotels catering for passengers wanting to stay close to the terminals, including Ibis London Heathrow Airport Hotel. Let’s face, it’s not a location that has a lot to…
Hotel Review: Brimstone at Langdale, The Lake District, UK
Now six years old, the Brimstone Hotel at Langdale stands out, not only amongst the plethora of accommodation on offer in England’s popular Lake District, but amongst hotels in general. Situated in the Langdale Estate, some two and a half miles west…
Hotel Review: Forza Mare Hotel, Dobrota, Kotor, Montenegro
The elegant five-start boutique hotel Forza Mare Hotel & Resort, has an out-of-the-way location on the waterfront of Boka Bay in the quiet village of Dobrota in Montenegro. It has fabulous views over the Bay of Kotor, with just ten…
This Brand New Luxury Water Park Is Opening in the Mexican Riviera
A water park isn’t necessarily the most glamorous place to visit — until now, that is. Grupo Vidanta, a luxury tourism company in Mexico and Latin America, offers stays at premier resorts, recently launched its own cruise line, and partners…
Hotel Review: Trattlerhof, Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria
Hotel Trattlerhof is perched at the very end of the alpine resort of Bad Kleinkirchheim (“BKK” for short). It is a pretty town in the Carinthian region of Austria that is popular with skiers in the winter and hikers in…
The First All-inclusive Resort in the Florida Keys Is Now Open (and It’s Just As Dreamy As You’d Expect)
Anyone who’s ever done the drive down the Overseas Highway knows the pure magic of the Florida Keys. Just a quick jaunt from Miami, the string of tropical islands boasts charming B&BS, towering palms, coral reefs, and striking 360-degree water…
Restaurant Review: Farzi Cafe, Haymarket, London, UK
A new boy on the Indian cuisine block in the shape of the glitzy Farzi Cafe has turned up on London’s Haymarket last month dedicated to confusing your tastebuds. The chefs at Farzi serve not-quite-Indian cuisine and some dishes vaguely…
You Can Hike (or Take a Lexus) Up to Your Luxury Cabin at This New Resort in the Great Smoky Mountains
Situated in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Farm has been synonymous with rural luxury since it first opened to the public in 1990. In the decades that have passed, it has gained a loyal following for the…