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Short stay: SO/ Sotogrande, Sotogrande, Andalucia, Spain

By Paul Johnson on Sep 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

SO/ Sotogrande is the tenth and newest addition to Accor’s SO/ hotel brand, with fifteen more scheduled to open. Set in an exclusive gated community in Sotogrande, this is a luxury brand but with a distinctly rebellious twist – each SO/ hotel has its own unique identity and flair, whilst still acknowledging its roots. In […]

5 delicious après ski drinks suggestions

By Dan Frith on Sep 15, 2021 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Après ski, those magical hours when a day to remember on the slopes is suitably complimented by the social activities and entertainments that follows. You have waited all year for the afternoons to roll into the evenings when you can reflect on a fabulous day on the mountain and indulge in your favourite après ski […]

What to eat in Egypt?

By Sherif Khalil on Aug 09, 2021 in Africa, Bars, Clubs, Egypt, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

When you’re traveling to Egypt, it’s common to be blown away by the beauty and wonders of this extraordinary country, and forgetting that the food culture is indeed unique and worth exploring. In terms of what to expect, traditional foods in Egypt include lamb, beef, and fish, and a variety of recipes contain rice and […]

Hilton Maldives Amingiri – Hilton’s fourth resort in the Maldives

By Paul Johnson on Jul 18, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Scheduled to open at the end of this year, Hilton Maldives Amingiri will mark the entry of Hilton’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand into the Maldives. It will be the fourth resort under the company’s portfolio of brands in the Maldives, joining Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and SAii Lagoon Maldives, […]

The best cocktail bars in Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Jul 14, 2021 in Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

No one has ever gone thirsty in the city where vermuterías (vermouth bars) and cervecerías (breweries) can be found on every corner. Sometimes, however, the night calls for something a little different. From classy interiors adorned in vintage velvet, to modern, hidden haunts that require some in-the-know to discover, Barcelona has countless cocktail bars to […]

9 ways to find unpretentious luxury in Brooklyn, New York

By Eric Hrubant on Nov 30, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

For fellow world explorers, travel bans and restrictions haven’t killed the travel bug — in fact, it’s probably “bugging” you more than ever before! But even though all the corners of the world may not be at your fingertips just yet, there’s still plenty of exploring to do. I asked my colleague, Esther Klijn, a […]

The best aprés ski in Zermatt

By Dan Frith on Nov 27, 2020 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Despite everything, there will be a smattering of bookings over the coming season in most resorts. Some folks will find the wherewithal to travel and enjoy a week or two in the snow. It’s been very tough for the travel industry so I guess we have to be very grateful for small mercies. All that […]

5 beach bars and restaurants to inspire your next Caribbean adventure

By Jamie Edwards on Jun 10, 2020 in Antigua and Barbuda, Bars, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Going Out, Guadeloupe, Restaurants, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

There is something therapeutic about looking out towards the sea. I appreciate those restorative ocean view therapy sessions even more now, not having had access to them, and not having a clear idea of when I might again. Those who are drawn to the sea will always find a way go back, I am confident. […]

Supporting New York’s bars, cafés and restaurants with ‘Dine in NYC’

By Paul Johnson on Apr 23, 2020 in Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, today announced the launch of Dine in NYC. The digital initiative encourages those who are able to, to continue to patronize more than 200 select, currently open bars, cafés and restaurants—located in 62 neighborhoods across all five boroughs and serving 27 distinct cuisines*—by gathering the […]

Top 5 après ski bars in Val d’Isère

By Dan Frith on Feb 18, 2020 in Bars, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

Après ski is an opportunity to let your hair down and thoroughly enjoy yourself in the company of friends, loved ones and even complete strangers. It’s a time to unwind after all that physical and mental concentration on the slopes, to simply forget about everything else and experience the moment. Here are five venues in Val d’Isere […]

Top 5 après ski bars in Verbier

By Dan Frith on Jan 14, 2020 in Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Verbier après ski needs little introduction; it boasts some of the best après ski and nightlife in the Swiss Alps, with its vast amount of lively and sophisticated bars. There is an intoxicating mix of fashionable bars, traditional-style pubs and cosmopolitan discos, creating one of the most exciting après ski scenes in the Alps. Après […]

Zermatt’s top 5 après ski bars

By Dan Frith on Nov 14, 2019 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Switzerland, Western Europe

After an exhilarating day on the mountain many feel the need to celebrate their efforts by letting their hair down and slaking their thirst with a cheeky beer or three, hence the popularity of apres-ski. A perfect day’s skiing should include a spot of apres-ski. Zermatt has many fine apres-ski bars where you can do […]

Dog-friendly getaways with The Epicurean Club

By Paul Johnson on Nov 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The traditional British pub is making a comeback as an alternative luxury getaway. Pubs have had a tough time in recent decades with as many as one quarter of those in England and Wales having closed since 2001. Those pubs that have not just survived this downturn but have, in fact, flourished are a select […]

7 best hidden gems in Barcelona

By Shawn Boyer on Oct 22, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is known throughout the world for its unique architecture, fashion, and beautiful weather along the northern Spanish Mediterranean coastline. However, beyond the normal tourist attractions and sights, you’ll discover a number of hidden gems tucked away from most visitors. From secrets bars to breathtaking hotels, with a city as old as Barcelona you’ll discover […]

5 things you have to do on a weekend trip to Lisbon

By Jenny Lovett on Oct 14, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Lisbon is the vibrant and cosmopolitan capital of Portugal. A popular destination for a weekend break with easy access to Lisbon airport from most countries. One of the oldest cities in the world, and the second oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries. But how do you spend your […]

Short stay: Lausanne Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland

By Paul Johnson on Sep 25, 2019 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Built over a century ago, in 1915, the historic 140-room Lausanne Palace is a 5-star hotel in the Olympic city of Lausanne. A member of Swiss Deluxe Hotels and Leading Hotels of the World, this Belle Epoque hotel faces out towards the city at the front and enjoys Alpine vistas across Lake Geneva (which goes […]

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