Publications
Monocle editors have compiled a list of their top 100 hotels, which they present in the gestalten-published The MONOCLE Guide to Hotels, Inns and Hideaways. A travelogue for excursionists, hoteliers and entrepreneurs alike, the tome is cited as "a...
Ibiza
* permanently closed * Author, chef, and a pioneer of the Ibiza artisan food scene, Anne Sijmonsbergen is also the force behind El Portalon, a restaurant that serves up a seasonally-focussed menu in Ibiza Old Town; using produce from her very own...
London
With interiors as alluring as its sweet treats, Feya, in London's West End, is a contemporary café and the passion project of chef Zahra Khan, graduate of Gordon Ramsay’s Tante Marie Culinary Academy. Counting Selfridges and St...
Hilversum
Colourful all-day dining venue Meddens (that wins Instagram with just one little corner), is the latest hotspot in the Dutch city of Hilversum, an urban centre surrounded by an abundance of woodland situated just 24 km south-east of...
Amsterdam
Soho House Amsterdam is the latest opening for the private members’ club pioneers who are adding to their impressive arsenal of fancy restaurants, cinemas, workspaces, spas, and hotels; a portfolio of properties dominated by style and...
London
Set within a Grade II* listed landmark building in the city's Bloomsbury neighbourhood, The Principal London has undergone an extensive refurbishment, paying homage to the notable history of a building whose doors first opened in 1898, and restoring...
Journal
What makes the ideal place for a short visit or extended stay in France? Enchanting architecture? Beautiful beaches? Rich history and culture? The short answer: all of the above and much more. With companies like Brittany Ferries now offering...
London
Inspired by its history as a part of the former BBC Radio 1 recording headquarters, Caravan's latest all-day offering—the Antipodean-minded chain's fifth—features a basement 'record room' for private dining and a sustainability concept that sets...
Dispatches
As the UK have revelled in an extended heatwave this year—or can we now just call it a summer?—people have drawn comparisons to the scorcher of 1976 when temperatures tipped 35℃ on on England’s south coast, and although Faversham, Kent,...
Copenhagen
Renowned former ballet dancer Alexander Kølpin has turned hotelier—gracing Copenhagen with what is claimed to be the sophisticated Danish capital's first truly luxury boutique hotel; applying the exacting demands of his classical dance to a...
Toronto
High up on the 44th floor of Toronto's style-conscious Bisha Hotel, new restaurant KŌST (pronounced coast) is a Baja-inspired eatery that transports its diners to a paradisiacal island in the sky through fresh colourful dishes, refreshing...
London
Since its 2016 conception, the cultural hub that is Flat Iron Square has grown in size and popularity, confirming itself as one of Southwark's—if not London's—go-to places for all things street food, music, and casual vibes. Situated...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
Dispatches
Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
Dispatches
Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...