Last autumn, the Le Marais district of Paris was illuminated in shades of purple and circus performers roamed the cobbled streets – unusual even in a part of the city that has always been synonymous with coexisting bourgeois and bohème. The celebrations were to mark the opening of Le Grand Mazarin, the most eagerly-awaited newContinue reading “Le Grand Mazarin”
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Loisium Wine & Spa Hotel, Champagne
Are there any words that, when put together, evoke such feelings of joy as “wine”, “spa”, “hotel” and “Champagne”? Nestled among some of the most valuable real estate in the area of Champagne, France – vineyards belonging to the most renowned champagne houses where world-class bottles begin their life before being shipped all over theContinue reading “Loisium Wine & Spa Hotel, Champagne”
Château de la Resle, Burgundy
Just fifteen minutes outside the town of Auxerre, and surrounded by vineyards and chocolate box towns of Burgundy, sits Château de la Resle – an intoxicating blend of bold modernity and old world charm. On arrival, it has all the hallmarks of a classic French mansion: wooden shutters, turreted roofs, oeils-de-boeuf windows, and façades drapedContinue reading “Château de la Resle, Burgundy”
EALA My Lakeside Dream, Lake Garda
Imagine a hotel where every corner elicits amazement, and where every turn features a different picture-perfect landscape. Add a rooftop bar, a private beach, a Michelin-recommended restaurant, and a full-sized spa, and you’ve just about conjured up EALA My Lakeside Dream, located near the northern tip of Italy’s Lake Garda. EALA is found inside aContinue reading “EALA My Lakeside Dream, Lake Garda”
Grand Hotel Fasano, Lake Garda
Old school glamour at this former royal hunting lodge on Lake Garda
Palazzo Segreti, Milan
Rarely is something that calls itself a ‘secret’ actually a secret. But in the case of Palazzo Segreti, an 18-room boutique hotel right in the centre of Milan’s fashion district, we really have found a hidden gem. Located between the Sforza Castle and the Duomo – less than ten minutes walk from both – PalazzoContinue reading “Palazzo Segreti, Milan”
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”
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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