Shake off the pandemic blues and reconnect your mind and body at Banyan Tree’s first Veya resort in Phuket
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Banyan Tree Veya, flagship of the Banyan Tree Group’s new wellbeing-centered resorts, is completing final touches ahead of tomorrow’s opening (18 March) in Phuket, Thailand. The resort offers bespoke programs with an emphasis on what the brand calls “embodiment therapies”, built on Banyan Tree’s proprietary eight pillars of wellbeing. Veya, meaning “to weave”, provides the
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And now for something completely different … from cotton warehouse to a uniquely Mancunian hotel
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
International architecture and interiors practice Red Deer have designed The Alan Hotel in Manchester focused on experimentation, realness, and constant improvement. Born from a vision of wanting to do things differently, it offers something experimental, fresh and with an emphasis on partnerships between artists, chefs, designers, and forward-thinkers. Situated opposite the Manchester Art Gallery, in
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Morocco is back in business, and so is this unique luxury hotel with a passion for horses
Friday, 18 February 2022
With the Moroccan borders reopening to UK travellers, a great place to enjoy wonderful hospitality is the unique Selman Marrakech – an elegant palace rising out of the desert at the foot of the dramatic Atlas Mountains, pictured above. Renowned Parisian architect Jacques Garcia’s designs will overwhelm you with a sensual welcome, from the 55
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Stress-busting at its best as Royal Nuad Thai wellness sanctuary makes its debut at the Royal Lancaster London
Tuesday, 08 February 2022
The newly opened Royal Nuad Thai wellness sanctuary at the luxury 5* Royal Lancaster London offers guests and visitors alike the chance to rejuvenate in a place of serenity. This little oasis, hidden away on the third floor of the hotel, claims to be the most authentic experience of a Thai spa treatment outside of
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Perfect timing! Reykjavik EDITION captures the spirit of cool Iceland and raises the bar for luxury in its capital city
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
A flourishing culinary hotspot with cool cafés, a rollicking nightlife and an epic music scene, the spotlight is shining brightly on Iceland’s hip capital city and the arrival of The Reykjavik EDITION further cements EDITION Hotels’ uncanny ability to land in just the right place at the right time. “Reykjavik is a really cool, young
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Showtime! Hard Rock Hotel New York prepares to take centre stage, just a few steps from Broadway
Monday, 17 January 2022
“New York, New York, it’s a wonderful town.” So sang Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, and they would probably think it even more wonderful with the latest arrival on the block – the highly-anticipated Hard Rock Hotel New York. Nearing completion in the heart of Midtown Manhattan ahead of its official debut in April and,
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Four Seasons unveils 2023 private jet journeys following sky-high interest in 2022 line-up
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
As travellers look forward to embarking on long-awaited adventures, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has unveiled its 2023 private jet journeys to some of the world’s most captivating destinations. It follows record interest in the Four Seasons Private Jet 2022 line-up. “The overwhelming interest in our private jet offering is not only a testament to
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HEAVEN ELEVEN: More paradise to enjoy as Maldives prepares for wave of new resort launches in 2022
Monday, 03 January 2022
With visitor numbers of more than 1.7 million people a year before the pandemic hit, and higher than anticipated numbers in 2020 and 2021 due to efficient health protocols, the Maldives tropical-island paradise is now looking to the future with a wave of new resort launches in 2022. Eleven properties are scheduled to open their
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Cheap and much more than cheerful, Stay Generator offers great value boutique accommodation in greatest cities of Europe
Tuesday, 21 December 2021
If you are looking to stay in capital cities without it breaking the bank, then Europe’s fastest growing boutique accommodation brand, Stay Generator, may be the perfect solution. It is pioneering an affordable lifestyle at the perfect locations for long-weekends, group escapes and solo interrail stops, each offering something for all kinds of explorers seeking
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Inspired by case study homes of the mid-1900s, tommie Hollywood makes its entrance in Los Angeles
Friday, 10 December 2021
Appealing to the modern spirited traveller looking for authenticity, originality and convenience, tommie Hollywood has opened its doors in the very midst of this celebrated Los Angeles location. The property, which joins the JdV by Hyatt brand, offers 212 guest rooms across nine floors along with 15,000 square feet of dynamic food and beverage space
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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will complete trilogy of iconic, ocean-inspired hotels in Dubai in 2023
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will complete an oceanic trilogy with the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and sailboat-inspired Burj Al Arab Jumeirah when it opens its door in 2023. The new offering from hospitality Jumeirah Group, unveiled today, will charter a
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If you really want to make a grand entrance, then here’s six of the best ways to do it
Tuesday, 07 December 2021
That true holiday feeling starts from the moment you first set foot in your hotel. From James Bond-style entrances to hand-blown glass flowered ceilings, some provide an arrival that will leave you with a lasting impression. With unique hotels like these offering travellers opulence at first glance across amazing destinations around the world, the next
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