Hotels
Originally flinging open their doors in 2011, the paint has just set on boutique hotel Artist Residence Cornwall's recent spruce-up; giving its Georgian manor in Penzance two new feature bedrooms, a 3-bedroom cottage, new bar, and fresh artwork; in...
Eating Out
“When churches fall completely out of use, what shall we turn them into?” mused Philip Larkin. The answer, in Truro at least, is a branch of burger and beer joint Hubbox. This 19th Century Wesleyan chapel is just around the corner from Hubbox's...
Hotels
Sorry Skegness, but when it comes to British seaside holidays, the best bet is to head south for the clement climes of Cornwall. St Ives, on the northern coast of the peninsula, has won all the tourism awards under the sun, and when Angela and...
Lifestyle
Perched high atop the rugged north Cornwall coastline, overlooking Mawgan Porth, this 'luxury-eco' retreat is an oasis of calm, a grown ups playground which wraps itself around a soaring cliff top. Isolated, except for a couple of large residential...
Eating Out
Expectations and anticipation; so oft the precursor to disappointment. New Years Eve, the quintessential let down - the shiniest, most colourful helium balloon at the fun fair, deflated and sad by the time you get it home. Hopes and aspirations of...
Shopping
The Webb Street Company in Fowey, Cornwall, puts us in mind of the gentlemen explorers of the beginning of last century, who, lacking any need of a proper job, went off “collecting” rare curios and dabbling in botany and lepidoptery. With their...
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...
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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....
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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,...