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22nd October 2019 // By Kate Springer A tiny speck in the South China Sea, just an hour by ferry west of Hong Kong, Macau never fails to charm visitors with its unexpected mix of Portuguese and Chinese cultures. A Portuguese colony from the mid-16th century until 1999, when sovereignty was transferred to mainland China, Macau has seen an astonishing […]
San Francisco proudly bears a reputation as one of the most diverse and quirkiest cities in the US. The city and the neighboring Silicon Valley are the epicenter of global technology; there is a strong cultural presence with world-class museums and art galleries; its Chinatown is the oldest and largest in the US. There is no shortage of incredible sights […]
When Raffles Singapore closed in 2017 for a complete renovation, its dedicated guests were worried. Would the hotel retain its colonial charm? Was it possible to respect its heritage and compete with the slate of new-build hotels that tower around it? Two years later, Raffles emerged transformed and renewed, ready to delight repeat guests with its historic sense of place […]
10th October 2019 // by Peter Clover Rich in culture, sizzling with energy, sleek yet startlingly sophisticated — sultry flamenco star Seville has reinvented herself as a coveted destination in the heart of Spain’s sun-baked Andalusia region, jazzing up her old-world charm and traditional glamour with a cool, up-market vibe. Get caught up in a fantasy world of cobbled courtyards, […]
Marriott Bonvoy, the travel program from Marriott International, last week launched a new and exciting concept, Loyalty & Love, at a star-studded event in one of London’s most exclusive hotels. The hotel group has collaborated with world-renowned photographer Rankin to produce a series of stories that celebrate the deeply human stories of loyalty and love around the globe. Fifteen couples, […]
Global private-aviation company, VistaJet, recently debuted its latest experience, VistaJet World, which offers its members global travel experiences ranging from scientific discovery to exploring ancient cities to going behind-the-scenes of the world’s most exclusive wineries, in partnership with like-minded travel experts. In 2016, the company established a Private Office, which allows its clientele to create bespoke journeys the moment the […]
Mandarin Oriental Geneva is now home to one of the biggest and most luxurious suites in the city following the launch of its brand new Royal Penthouse. The 1,066-square-foot suite is naturally situated on the hotel’s highest floor, making it the perfect spot to absorb Geneva’s incredible mountain views. Designers BUZ Design dedicated 574-square-feet to the suite’s private terrace to […]
The Maldives welcomed a new member to its incredible array of luxury hotels last week with the grand opening of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo. Set on the southern tip of the Maldives in the remote and pristine Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the palm tree-lined private island on which the hotel’s main facilities are located was soft-opened in May. Last week, the final […]
No longer the exclusive domain of polar explorers and scientists, Antarctica is now one of the world’s most desirable travel destinations. Discover the uncharted Antarctic Circle and the wilds of South Africa this November on the one-off, 11-day journey: Adventure to the South. Hosted by White Desert, the only travel company that flies into the interior of Antarctica, and Singita, […]
Scuba divers know that the Maldives offers some of the best diving in the world, exploring untouched destinations and new forms of wildlife and reefs with few people around. UK-based Original Diving, a bespoke diving travel company that tailors to occasional and avid divers alike, has teamed up with the liveaboard boat, the Four Seasons Explorer to bring guests of the […]
