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We celebrate Laphroaig's 200th birthday with an unforgettable visit to their Islay distillery...

Alicja Jakeway 4 August, 2015

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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City Notes

A bohemian paradise with guest experience at its heart, Bikini Hotels do it again with an impressive second opening in Mallorca...

James Davidson 1 October, 2024

“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

In an untouched corner of Spain, Hotel La Torre del Visco offers a truly singular experience of disconnection and simple pleasures...

Lisa Goldapple 7 October, 2024

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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Melbourne's hip and historic Fitzroy 'hood welcomes the first design hotel from The Standard's 'rebellious younger sibling'...

Lisa Davidson 24 September, 2024

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...

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Street Walker sees Meryl Meisler dive into her endless archives of evocative street photography for Italian publisher Eyeshot...

Lisa Davidson 20 September, 2024

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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Sónar 2025 completes music programme as the global convergence of music, art, and technology returns for 32nd edition...

James Davidson 10 February, 2025

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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Innovative Hotel Amenities: Smart technologies to sustainability and wellness, this is how the guest experience is shifting...

Steven John 10 February, 2025

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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Building wealth and security, here's how whole life insurance can support your financial goals for later life...

Stephen A. Martin 6 February, 2025

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, 15: Mental Health for the Planet, environmental awareness for personal and global wellness...

Sierra Blake 5 February, 2025

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...