With more 11,000 restaurants offering everything from Michelin-starred fine dining and pioneering farm-to-table menus, to traditional Cantonese dishes and authentic time-honoured family recipes, Hong Kong’s culinary scene is booming. This year, the city has welcomed new restaurant openings, tours and trends, further cementing Hong Kong’s status as a culinary hot spot. Here are just some
Situated on southern Mahé’s pristine beachfront, the island oasis of Mango House, which opened in the summer, promises guests a bespoke Seychellois experience. It marks the Seychelles debut of LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, offering an intimate and exclusive island oasis promising a captivating, yet refined experience. Stretching along the
The Amalfi Coast welcomed its first hotel for 15 years during the summer when Borgo Santandrea, set on the cliffside 90 metres above sea level, emerged from a meticulous three-year restoration. The hotel is a passion project that unites two Italian families with generations of hospitality experience. With 29 guest rooms and 16 suites each
The buildings have a rich Parisian history, connecting nouvelle vague, bohemia, intellectual exchange, all strands of creativity and political advancement. Now the arrival Silencio des Prés brings to them a 21st-century vibe. With a chic new restaurant, 360degree cinema and event space with a terrace for sunny days, the latest launch from iconic Parisian brand
Jumeirah Maldives, an all-villa luxury resort tucked away in the crystalline turquoise waters of the North Malé Atoll, has welcomed its first guests this week, adding to Jumeirah Group’s growing portfolio of hotels. Its idyllic location, swiftly reachable by speedboat or seaplane from Malé Airport, offers privacy for romantic getaways, a blissful island retreat for
It hosted kings, a Tsar and Hollywood stars. Now the newly resurrected Villa Igiea, once at the centre of society and Belle Époque aristocracy in Europe, is again celebrating Sicilian glamour, paying homage to its storied past. Originally built as a private palazzo at the end of the 19th century, the Florio family purchased and
African wonders of the world … two of Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition hotels voted best of the best
Sir Richard Branson is celebrating a double success in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2021 with two of his stunning Virgin Limited Edition collection of luxury retreats around the world being voted best of the best. His Kenya Safari Camp, Mahali Mzuri, is ranked Number One Hotel in the World and Number One
If you are looking to catch some last-minute summer sun then check out the Baglioni Resort Sardinia which has extended its opening season to the end of September. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the resort harnesses the brand’s existing timeless Italian luxury to the Mediterranean island, where guests can experience a
The newly opened Thompson Hollywood claims to redefine the notion of Hollywood glamour and is poised to become one of Los Angeles’ chicest destinations for culturally astute travellers and locals alike. Located on Wilcox Avenue close to Sunset Strip, the new 11-storey hotel features 190 mid-century-inspired guest rooms, including 16 suites, a sophisticated feature dining