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Booking rooms by the hour may’ve earned a bad reputation over the years — words like seedy, motel and neon (crackling) spring to mind — as the gutters of the United States' long and never-ending roads are jam-packed with digs that provide such...
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What if heaven on earth really existed? The tangible Shangri-La where one could escape the stresses of the modern grind; a Garden of Eden filled with tradition, culture, nature and surrounded by sparkling seas. What if we told you that dream was a...
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There is little doubt that the digital age has had significant impact upon the way we travel, and the way we experience. A new wave of travellers — savvier than ever before — seek authentic experiences; fed on interaction with locals that the...
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Baby, it's cold outside. There are certain urges impressed upon us this time of year: mulled wine, snug gloves, roaring pub fires ... but what of thermal waters and peak pampering? The relaxation and nourishment of spas may seem a distinctly...
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Such is the bespectacled one's intrinsic connection to the city he made his home, Pittsburgh-born Andy Warhol will always be synonymous with New York. Like Milton Glaser and his I Love New York logo, Massimo Vignelli and Bob Noorda forever fusing...
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Ever leave a city muttering something along the lines of 'unfinished business'? Perhaps there are places you just can't tear yourself away from. The William Vale, Williamsburg We're always being told to try something new, broaden our...
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A paid advertorial for Groupon Joel Bear's evocative imagery (see above) for brands like Fjällräven (they of the iconic outdoory turned hipster 'hood rucksacks), Jeffrey Bowman's rugged back-to-nature Instagram account, a rising international...
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Europe is in the midst of a revival for all things opulent, with terms like Baroque and Renaissance dominating headlines in the fashion press. And nowhere is this nostalgic opulence more keenly felt than in the continent’s most resplendent hotels,...
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We live in an age where everything, anything, is at your fingertips. We are connected now more than ever, an unceasing deluge of information accessed via technology we could only have dreamed of a decade ago — but which so often hampers our...
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You know Airbnb, but you might not know Lapka. The tiny product design company founded by Vadik Marmeladov (referred to as a bizarro Russian gadget company by Wired.com) — won our hearts a few years back with their Personal Environment Monitor,...
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“Where to for the weekend, Henry?” “Well, Bunny is having his thing in Rome. Shall we? “Oh yes let's. The weather here is a dreadful bore.” Welcome to the 1950s, where we join a new group of wealthy socialites for whom the sky...
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If you survived the stampede of Black Friday, you're probably looking forward to the holidays and a chance to unwind. Christmas is a time for family – wouldn't it be great to spend some time together away from the craziness of the city? Somewhere...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
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The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
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Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
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A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
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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 Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...