Luxury

Oct 27, 2015 • 5 min read

Sheer inventiveness and the sharing economy have opened up a new world of sublime and ridiculous places to spend the night, from submarine suites and…

Sep 29, 2015 • 6 min read

The Japanese love to eat out, and the profusion of culinary options, even in the smallest towns, can be overwhelming. There’s something for every taste…

Sep 23, 2015 • 6 min read

Dotted with futuristic skyscrapers and iconic buildings, the Singapore skyline is truly a sight to behold. As the sun begins to set and the temperature…

Sep 7, 2015 • 6 min read

Peering over the rooftop pool deck of Marina Bay Sands, shopping up a storm on Haji Lane, or ogling at the supertrees in Gardens by the Bay, it’s almost…

Sep 4, 2015 • 5 min read

Sitting at the geographical heart of southern Africa, Botswana's Okavango Delta is the closest thing to Eden left on the planet. Amid the sandy thorn…

Jul 21, 2015 • 4 min read

The grown-up neighbour to Bali's party centre of Kuta, Seminyak has attracted travellers in-the-know for years with its hip hotels, cool cafes, slick bars…

Jun 30, 2015 • 5 min read

Girona may play second-fiddle to its better known Catalan counterpart, Barcelona, but this walkable city makes a perfect weekend destination in its own…

Jun 4, 2015 • 6 min read

In a city synonymous with iconic sights and world-class shopping, naturally  souvenirs abound. You'll find plenty of budget-friendly Eiffel Tower key…

May 12, 2015 • 5 min read

Bali's shopping is legendary. Not only are visitors spoiled for choice by the variety of goods on offer, there's also a rich array of shopping venues and…

Apr 10, 2015 • 6 min read

Whether you’re looking for the royal treatment or a quick rub-down, Bali's spa options are seemingly infinite. Indulgent travellers could easily craft a…

Mar 17, 2015 • 6 min read

Paris is foodie heaven, a showcase par excellence of French cuisine. But it's not all about dining in Michelin-starred haute cuisine temples and edgy…

Feb 24, 2015 • 6 min read

You don’t have to be a celebrity or a millionaire to enjoy St Moritz, although it may help. Let’s be clear: Switzerland’s glitziest resort town is not for…

Feb 20, 2015 • 5 min read

Paris might be timeless when it comes to iconic art and architecture but it is also a city constantly on the move – always hot on the heels of tomorrow’s…

Feb 10, 2015 • 6 min read

Lisbon is the perfect Valentine's date – bright, charismatic, naturally good-looking, fun-loving and ever the dreamer. Romance literally embraces you on…

Feb 9, 2015 • 5 min read

The view from the knockabout beach bar is a classic: the afternoon sun glares off sugary sand as the ocean steams and rolls on top of it. A group of after…

Jan 28, 2015 • 5 min read

Barcelona is a great city for bar-hopping. Should you feel like sipping a beer in an enchanted forest surrounded by wood-nymphs; if mid-week karaoke…

Jan 28, 2015 • 5 min read

Paris is in the midst of a cocktail revolution. Cocktail bars are making a huge resurgence with glitzy spots and cool backstreet speakeasies mixing wildly…

Jan 27, 2015 • 5 min read

Shopping in Paris has been a grandiose affair since the 19th century when its famous grands magasins (department stores) opened on the grand boulevards…

Dec 19, 2014 • 7 min read

Fringed by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and Caribbean Sea in the south, the US Virgin Islands is the Caribbean island fantasy that many holidaymakers…

Dec 1, 2014 • 4 min read

Thailand’s love affair with food is just as strong in the south, where local cuisine is dominated by seafood and spice, mixed with flavours from India,…

Nov 6, 2014 • 5 min read

Dripping in old world elegance yet thoroughly modern in sensibility, Le Marais is one of Paris’ most intriguing neighbourhoods. There’s so much to see and…

Oct 29, 2014 • 5 min read

Home to one of Asia’s largest – and most competitive – spa scenes, Hong Kong is the ultimate city for a pamper-break. From express pedicures to bespoke…