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I love Berlin. It always surprises, never disappoints. A strange place in many ways, on occasion it can feel intentionally uninviting — break through its exterior, though, and Berlin is just like any other city; full of financial imbalance, awe,...
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Following a fine night's sleep under eco-cotton sheets in Cannes, a coastal ride later and we were back in Nice. As you enter the city you quickly realise that the capital of the French Riviera is Cannes’ big sister; with its ample size, Nice has...
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Did you know that the French Riviera—aka Côte d'Azur—is not all about the très riche, super-yachts and film star glitterati? No, neither did I. A quick Google Image search of the Mediterranean coastal region will make anyone drool....
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We have charted the history of the city that circus built; we have determined that the ringmaster’s aspirations for Sarasota to be defined by culture have not just been met, but transcended; we have resolved that this corner of Florida is simply a...
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The Portuguese have been making wine for centuries. Today the nation produces fine, green, orange, table, sparkling and port wines; as a wine novice I won’t pretend to know what makes the perfect drop, but I'm about to find out that the north —...
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You walk into departures. Families in flip-flops; business travellers; stag parties; honeymooners; and you. You’re wide-eyed, your pulse racing a little high as you mop a touch of sweat from your brow. You look down at your hands, they’re...
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Tree houses, or treehouses, (whichever side of the grammatical fence you sit on), are blessed with an eternal ability to inspire. They are the stuff of childhood fantasies. If you weren't lucky enough to have a big old oak in your garden, you could...
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Art and hotels have enjoyed a long and storied history as natural bedfellows. Claude Monet would become the first in a long line of Savoy Hotel artists-in-residence when he turned up in 1901 to begin painting the Thames from his balcony; the likes...
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The journey northbound along Lake Geneva has stupefying views of the Swiss countryside; the Alps in the distance a humbling site. I'm on my way to Lausanne — just forty minutes from cosmopolitan Geneva by train. Please forgive my ignorance,...
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A certain glitz and glamour has endured at W Hotels. When in need of a little bit of sparkle on your travels; when you find the urge to get in touch with your inner fabulousness — darling — it's hard to find a better series of city...
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Raising a wee dram in celebration of Laphroaig’s 200-year anniversary, we recently took a hike up to their distillery on Islay, Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland. Like visiting an eccentric; adventurous; jocular old uncle ... where the single...
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Beirut is a very much a city in flux. Although the scars of the civil war are still visible in the bullet-ridden facades of many of Downtown buildings, the city is alive with the bustle of construction as slick, thoughtful pieces of architecture pop...
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,...
City Notes
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...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...