If you’re looking to discover the splendour of Barcelona’s art nouveau architecture scene, and to try some excellent local cuisine, we’ve found the perfect place that kills two birds with one beautifully-designed stone: Jacqueline. This recently-opened gem in Eixample has already played host to numerous well-known brands and celebrity guests, all enamoured by its strikingContinue reading “Jacqueline, Barcelona”
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Boulevard, Barcelona
Nowhere does day-to-night quite like Spain, a country where a liqueur coffee in the morning is perfectly acceptable, and where a night out can comfortably begin at 2am. We travelled to Barcelona to test the unique hybrid of a sit-down three-course meal that melts into a dance party. Boulevard is one of the city’s newerContinue reading “Boulevard, Barcelona”
Maison Lefèvre, Luxembourg
If you enjoy your dinner accompanied by illustrious surroundings from a bygone era, look no further than Maison Lefèvre. Located in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg’s second largest city, this fine dining restaurant is hidden away in plain sight among shopfronts and passing traffic. You could miss it altogether were it not for the glittering chandeliers visible throughContinue reading “Maison Lefèvre, Luxembourg”
The Seven Hotel, Luxembourg
Luxembourg may not be the first destination that springs to mind for a luxury weekend break, but with just about the highest GDP per capita globally, and a regular footfall of tourists passing through every day, there is a diverse population with plenty of disposable income to cater for. Having heard many complimentary things aboutContinue reading “The Seven Hotel, Luxembourg”
Fontenille Torre Vella, Menorca
How do you choose where to stay on an island that specialises in luxury agrotourism? Menorca is a treasure trove of excellent boutique and small chain hotels, each one offering something different, from sunset bars to clifftop picnics. After much research and comparison, we decided on Torre Vella, one of two luxury hotels on theContinue reading “Fontenille Torre Vella, Menorca”
Bodegas Binifadet, Menorca
Spain’s Balearic islands sit directly in the path of the Tramontana wind – a northerly gust so powerful that it’s made its way into Catalan vernacular; the phrase “tocat per la Tramuntana” (touched by the Tramontana) is used to describe someone who is acting in an odd or disturbing way. The cold front also happensContinue reading “Bodegas Binifadet, Menorca”
Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh
In the world of luxury services, the Gleneagles brand needs no introduction. Hotel lovers everywhere waited with bated breath when Gleneagles announced the opening of a city centre outpost in Edinburgh in 2022, and the Gleneagles Townhouse has fast become one of the UK’s favourite boutique destinations. We wanted to see for ourselves what allContinue reading “Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh”
Relais Balcone di Giulietta, Verona
It’s every tourist’s dream: at 7pm every evening the crowds are dispersed from Verona’s most popular tourist attraction, the gates are locked, and you’re left in total privacy to enjoy the courtyard with Juliet’s balcony. It’s the sort of exclusive experience you might associate with endless waiting lists and an extortionate price tag. And yet,Continue reading “Relais Balcone di Giulietta, Verona”
Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda
The chances are that Gouda is not even on your radar yet, and almost definitely not as a luxury destination. At the risk of sounding cheesy (get it?), Gouda is more than just its greatest export. The town is a perfect taster of an authentic Dutch experience, just a stone’s throw from the country’s biggestContinue reading “Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda”
The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage
Edinburgh: a gothic wonderland of otherworldly charm, ghoulish tales and Harry Potter memorabilia. It’s one of Europe’s most ambient capitals with its underground vaults and gloomy alleyways, and also home to an impressive culinary scene with an abundance of excellent restaurants and bars to choose from. Ask a local where best to venture to seeContinue reading “The Lookout by Gardener’s Cottage”
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