Recent Articles in Travel

Put A Souk In It
Jun 30, 2009

Put A Souk In It /TRAVEL La Mamounia is as iconic to Marrakech as The Ritz is to Paris and The Plaza is to New York; thank heavens, then, that the gorgeous hotel will reopen its doors on 29 September following an extensive three-year restoration projection. Open sesame, we say! Read More

Hotel D'Art
Jun 8, 2009

Hotel D'Art /TRAVEL We love hotels and we love art, so a property that brings together two of our greatest loves is pretty much our version of heaven on earth. The Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà is just that, with an arty feel that goes way beyond its stunning 15th-century façade and lobby.  Read More

On Your Mark
Jun 1, 2009

On Your Mark /TRAVEL Reopening this July in New York is The Mark, a fabulous hotel in the heart of the Upper East Side's art district. Having undergone a two-year renovation, the hotel has been brought bang up-to-date with gorgeous new furnishings courtesy of French designer Jacques Grange. Read More

Party Like A Rock Star
May 19, 2009

Party Like A Rock Star /TRAVEL The Clevelander is Miami's original party hotel, so when it closed more than two years ago for a $40-million refurbishment the city's club kings and scene queens were less than impressed. The hotel recently reopened, however, and it hasn't lost an ounce of its wild-child vibe. Read More

I Do
May 12, 2009

I Do /TRAVEL While you could opt for an extravagant wedding like Katie and Peter (and look what's happening to them!), you could choose a more low-key affair like celebrities Denise Van Outen, Gisele Bundchen and Salma Hayek. Sovereign Holidays shows us how to do a recession-proof wedding, star-style. Read More

In The Running
Apr 17, 2009

In The Running /TRAVEL Located in West London close to Hyde Park, The Hempel is the perfect place to stay for those gearing up to run this year's London Marathon. To attract trainer-clad clients the beautiful boutique hotel has come up with an innovative package that is sure to see the 'no vacancy' sign light up come 26 April. Read More

Sweet Surprise
Apr 9, 2009

Sweet Surprise /TRAVEL Easter is once again upon us, and celebrating in sugary style this year is none other than the London Eye. Hosting all kinds of Easter-related events, the London Eye proves once again that the capital is the place to be this April. All addicts welcome (sweet addicts, that is). Read More

Spring Fling
Mar 21, 2009

Spring Fling /TRAVEL Monte-Carlo will be buzzing with the rich and famous in the coming months, when the Grand Prix is ripping up its gorgeous streets and everyone who's anyone has jetted in to see the action. To coincide with the event, and to celebrate spring, the prestigious Hotel Métropole has themed its entire interior. Read More

Home Stylish Home
Mar 5, 2009

Home Stylish Home /FASHION Although hotels are lovely, sometimes you want something that feels a little more like home when you travel. You know, somewhere you can really kick back. If this sounds like you, then The Cheval Group could be the way forward next time you're organising five-star accommodation in London. Read More

Holdall On
Feb 12, 2009

Holdall On /TRAVEL Until recently, luxury leather goods label Swaine Adeney Brigg was lagging behind in the style stakes; fortunately, the brand saw the error of its ways and poached a super-talented designer from Alexander McQueen to come up with a whole new travel range. The result? Beautiful, covetable bags like this, of course. Read More

9021Oscar
Feb 4, 2009

9021Oscar /TRAVEL There's nothing like a dark and moody fashion spread to a put a smile on our faces first thing Monday morning, which is why we're loving the new Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign from Givenchy. Shot in sultry black-and-white, the ads make us want to go out and snap up the whole damn collection.