Characterised by secluded, pine-fringed coves and white-washed fishing villages, the Greek island of Paros is a place where unspoiled natural beauty and the slowed rhythms of Cycladic life prevails. And opening this month on the northeastern coast, Parílio is a celebration of the island’s timeless simplicity surrounded by amber-hued fields, araucaria trees and, of course,
For a luxury summer break with a difference, head to the Swiss Alps and take advantage of a free night offer at The Lodge, Sir Richard Branson’s renowned mountain retreat in Verbier. Few towns showcase the beauty of the Switzerland more than Verbier, with its spectacular Alpine views and an unrivalled variety of activities. Between
Stoke Park country club in Buckinghamshire is celebrating becoming the first 5 Star hotel in the UK to have padel courts and helping to boost the racquet sport’s popularity. Introduced to the UK in 1992, padel has been played for more than 100 years and has become a sporting phenomenon throughout many Hispanic nations including
The Four Seasons Fairways private villa resort in Quinta do Lago is celebrating the re-opening of a number of its hillside apartments that have undergone a huge refurbishment. Nestled within the privacy and security of Portugal’s Ria Formosa nature reserve, the resort is home to 132 colonial style villas and apartments set in beautifully landscaped
It started life in 1877 as an independent chemist. Now, after eight months and a complete refurbishment of the site, Lake District entrepreneur and Ian Dutton has launched his latest foodie venture: Brown Sugar. And the new bar and restaurant, situated on an historic site in the heart of Windermere village, has been given the
Four Seasons Fairways has re-opened its new Clubhouse at Quinta do Lago in the Algarve following a seven-month refurbishment costing €2m. The new look Clubhouse has been completely re-developed and now features a glass walled wine cellar, indoor-outdoor bar, two heated swimming pools and a spectacular “Upside Down World” Kids Club. It is also home
The final stage of unique Lake-District music lounge bar, Baha, has been completed, with the third floor of the luxury establishment opening for exclusive clientele. Baha, in Bowness-on-Windermere, is Cumbria’s first late-night lounge and music bar., completes a £3m project that started in early 2016. The 3rd floor at Baha will cater for clients wishing
Stephen Hargreaves, the North-West-based hospitality entrepreneur, has has launched a UK first by creating a unique ‘smart home’ boutique villa for guests. Named Bon Vivant and situated in a private space in Bowness-on-Windermere with views of the Lake, the three-bedroomed detached villa is a traditional Lake District stone and slate built property, completely refurbished and designed to
Burgundy has long been considered the gastronomic heart of France and, nestled away in a tiny off the beaten track to the south of Beaune, the newly- restored Domaine de Cromey offers a French wine and food tasting experience to savour. A stay at the Baronial wine estate encompasses an array of gourmand adventures ranging