famous museums, the Royal Albert Hall, well-kept parks. South Kensington is known for a lot of things, but its luxury hotels aren’t necessarily one of them, at least that’s what you might think. Behind a grand neoclassical facade is The Kensington, a five-star residence of the Doyle Collection group, which also owns The Bloomsbury and […]
D ubrovnik has a lot to offer. A rugged coastline and crystal clear waters with a predominantly hot and sunny climate, as well as a lot of culture and history. In recent years, Dubrovnik’s profile has exploded thanks to this little HBO Game of Thrones show. Most of King’s Landing’s scenes – starring Sophie Turner, […]
Views of Cheval Blanc Paris The neighborhood It wasn’t just the long-awaited reopening of the La Samaritaine department store that put this central Paris enclave on the favorites list. A few minutes away, what was once the Commodity Exchange has turned into the Bourse de Commerce, a museum dedicated to contemporary art where François Pinault’s […]
Let’s start here with total honesty, for the sake of transparency. I love Cork. I will be in town, the homeland of my maternal ancestors, in the blink of an eye if the invitation presents itself. But there was an added excitement this time around, because my stay took me beyond the city limits for […]
The area In terms of golf, the location of Rusacks cannot be improved. It’s pretty handy for everything else too. St Andrews is a compact city. Its other main points of interest – the ruins of the cathedral and the castle, the port and pier, the university – are easily accessible on foot. The student […]
P aris is back in business. Going back and forth means jumping through all the usual Covid hoops, but boy, it’s worth it. Restaurants and bars are open – hurray! – shops, ditto, and museums are not only open, but less crowded than the pre-pandemic peak – with a pre-booked ticket, you enter the Louvre […]
And, of course, what takes the cake, preferably a chocolate cake by Ducasse, is an unprecedented access to the palace. Each evening, after the Imperial Gates close to crowds of visitors, guests can embark on guided tours and explore corners such as the forbidden locker rooms connected to the King and Queen’s Apartments – well […]
The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has just completed the second phase of its hotel transformation, with two brand new F&B concepts that opened on July 15, 2021. Argo is fast becoming a staple for spirits lovers in the city and from all over the world, with a bar program carefully organized by the director […]
Each of the Balearic Islands has its own captivating identity, and Ibiza is an island that sparkles with an alluring mix of boho chic, club vibrancy, and upscale luxury. Nobu Ibiza Bay Hotel, near Ibiza Town, is the lifestyle resort that promises you a bit of everything, from Nobu gastronomy, cocktails by the pool, Balearic […]
In Barcelona, on Passeig de Gràcia, there are three spectacularly designed houses. Sitting side by side in the Eixample district, the trio stand out not only for their unique facades, but also because each property stands in stark contrast to the next, despite being built around the same time. The story goes that in the […]