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The world’s smallest hotel
When the Central Hotel opens in Copenhagen next month it will be the world’s smallest hotel, offering just one room located above the tiny coffee shop, the Central Café. With just five seats, it is Copenhagen’s smallest coffee shop, with delicious coffee courtesy of The Coffee Collective. The tiny coffee shop also has a selection [...]
Recipe of the week: Crème brûlée with Summer fruits and Garibaldi biscuit
For this recipe The Roxburghe Hotel uses local cream from Stichills Jersey with a very high fat content of around 50%. The gelatine is used to help stabilise the cream and eggs; they still call it a brûlée as the set is much lighter than a bavarois. Their berries come from Border Berries, about seven miles [...]
20,000 likes on Facebook… and still counting!
Less than 2 months ago, we reported that we’d reached 10,000 likes on Facebook and set ourselves what we thought was an ambitious goal of reaching a new milestone of 20,000 likes in just 200 days. I’m now pleased to report that we’ve done it in a fraction of that time and acquired the additional 10,000 [...]
African star beds
Being out in the wilds of Africa is an experience which most people find grabs all their senses and puts them in a dark velvet bag, and shakes them up before handing them on a silver plate – all new and shiny! For the majority of safari-goers this sensory polishing happens even when they stay [...]
Top 5 secret London concierge tips
These tips are from Jose Pauco, Head Concierge at the luxury Milestone Hotel and a member of the Golden Keys. As well as being a 5 star hotel concierge, Jose is also a proud Londoner who writes his own newsletter about things to do in the city which he circulates to friends and guests. Here [...]
The history of luxury travel – Emilio Pucci
When one hears “resort wear”, it’s doubtful that Olympic skiing or the Italian parliament comes to mind. Enter Emilio Pucci, the man who single-handedly put bright, graphic prints on the international fashion stage. With the world having to rebuild itself during the post WWII era, Pucci’s obsession with color (and lots of it) helped to [...]
Luxurious Louisville – adventures beyond the Kentucky Derby
With the storied Kentucky Derby taking place this weekend – a highbrow event as famous for its carnival atmosphere, elaborate hats and socialite attendees as it is for excitment on the racetrack – Louisville, Kentucky is enjoying its share of attention this week as a luxury destination. What travellers might not realize is that beyond the festivities [...]
Top 5 safari loos with a view
There’s nothing we like more than being able to relax on a throne with a fantastic view. Many lodges make the most of their surroundings by making sure guests can see the stunning and dramatic scenery and, so for your own viewing pleasure, we hereby share five of our own favourites: Elsa’s Kopje, Kenya The [...]
Photograph of the week: Surfer in Cornwall
Watergate Bay on the rugged north Cornwall coast is one of the United Kingdom’s top beaches, rated highly by locals, relaxing holidaymakers and professional surfers alike. Facing due west out across the vast Atlantic Ocean, the natural beauty of its white sandy beach contrasts dramatically with the towering cliffs of stratified green and purple slate, [...]
Auckland wins prestigious international cruise award
Auckland has been named Best Turnaround Destination by the world’s leading cruise line executives, capping off a record cruise season. The award from Britain’s Cruise Insight magazine is based on a survey of industry leaders and ranks Auckland as the ultimate destination to start or end a cruise. The city is credited for having the [...]
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ newest hotel
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts‘ newest flagship hotel will open in the heart of Shanghai in June 2013. The 508-room Jing An Shangri-La in West Shanghai will envelop guests in a world of luxury and modern glamour befitting one of the most exciting and influential international cities. It is the cornerstone of the new Jing An [...]
Singapore’s newest attraction
Singapore has welcomed its newest attraction – Asia’s first and only river-themed wildlife park - offering a whole new wildlife adventure with over 5,000 aquatic and land animals representing 300 species. The 12 hectare River Safari is the newest addition to Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s portfolio of award-winning parks and will showcase animals from freshwater habitats inspired [...]
The Taj Group launches its 100th hotel in India
The Taj Group, India’s largest hospitality group, has launched its 100th hotel in India, in the millennium city of Gurgaon. Vivanta by Taj Gurgaon is located 30km south of the capital, New Delhi, and close to Gurgaon’s business district and recreational hotspots including Kingdom of Dreams and the DLF golf course. The hotel provides an opportunity to [...]
Dubai’s Palm Islands
An awe-inspiring engineering feat, Dubai’s Palm Islands are the largest artificial islands on Earth. There are three man made islands in the form of massive palm trees connected to the beaches of Dubai. The first island was the Palm Jumeirah, the second was Jebel Ali Palm and the third was the Palm Deira which is [...]
Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives
Experience an island paradise of chic simplicity in a charming tropical setting replete with soft white sand and azure waters at Anantara Veli Resort & Spa. Relax with a loved one in our over water bungalows as a spectacular selection of sea life swims beneath you. Dive into an array of water sports in the [...]
The glamorous world of F1 & private aviation
When it comes to speed and glamour, the two worlds of private aviation and Formula One often go hand-in-hand. Those with a passion for motorsports and supercars are also fuelled by the luxury and adrenaline of the private jet experience. The Formula One season is already in full throttle, starting with the Australian Grand Prix in [...]
