The San Miniato hills, located just one hour from Villa San Michele and Il Salviatino 5* hotels, are home to some of the richest truffle regions in Europe. October and November are the best months of the year to hunt for the rare ingredient and form peak truffle hunting season in Tuscany. In November, this typical Tuscan town hosts […]
The Ampersand Hotel – Connecting Culture & Kensington
August 23, 2012 by 3 Comments
Built in 1888, The Ampersand Hotel, independent hotel and part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, is one of London’s original Victorian boutique hotels and opens its doors at the end of August 2012. Located on Harrington Road, this new 111 bedroom destination is just seconds away from South Kensington tube station and on the doorstep of […]
Radio – It’s All About ME and Aura Experience at 5* London Hotel
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
ME London, the 5* flagship hotel of the ME by Meliá group, introduces Radio rooftop terrace lounge and bar to the London scene. Radio is set to be one of the most significant rooftop bars in London (140 capacity), overlooking Somerset House and offering 180º panoramic views of the capital, from the heights of the city […]
The Penn – Gold Medal for Accommodation at the Olympics
July 13, 2012 by 3 Comments
A private castle, a London Bridge pied-a-terre and a helicopter. Move over James Bond, we’ve arrived! The Pennsylvania Castle on the Isle of Portland is probably the most luxurious accommodation available for the Olympics. For a peek at what it has to offer – views of the bay and an indoor pool, plus all the support […]
The Dorchester Scarf by Teatum Jones – ‘a liquid, romantic fantasy’
July 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
Hot on the heels of the lovely Yealle Caplan at Dukes Hotel, news reaches us that another British fashion talent Teatum Jones are to create ‘The Dorchester‘, a printed silk scarf inspired by the iconic luxury London hotel, launching at London Fashion Week (LFW) Spring Summer 2013 and sold exclusively at Liberty. Catherine Teatum and Rob Jones studied […]
‘Z’ Hotel Marks the Spot in Victoria
May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Z Victoria, situated on Lower Belgrave Street, just a stone’s throw from Victoria Station is open for bookings for 1 July onwards. Just in time for the busy summer. It’s sister to the 85-bed Z Soho near Cambridge Circus, London. Handy for Singin in the Rain. The new hotel promises ‘concentrated’ style, an out-of-town price, a location […]
Macdonald Bear Hotel at Woodstock
May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 10 in 8 Group, founded by Michelin-starred Chef Alan Murchison, is teaming up with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts to open its 6th restaurant at the 4-star Macdonald Bear Hotel a majestic 13th century coaching inn, nestled beside the magnificent Blenheim Palace, in the heart of Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Alan Swinson, Catering Director of Macdonald Hotels said “We are […]
Sea Garden Cottages on the Isles of Scilly
April 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New luxury island accommodation opens on the Isles of Scilly The culmination of a two-year, £10 million project on the island of Tresco, just off the Cornish coast in the idyllic Isles of Scilly, opens this May. One of the most innovative and significant developments for the UK travel industry this year, the Sea Garden […]
