World Exploration

South Africa is a beautiful country with jaw-dropping mountain ranges, lush forests, wild desert regions, and pristine beaches; making it the perfect destination for an exhilarating vacation. The complex history of South Africa means that the country’s culture and cuisine has been shaped by a range of influences. You can find dishes rooted in Dutch, French, Indian, and Malaysian cuisines in...

Jean-Michel Gathy has been appointed by Aman as the first designer to lead its new sister brand, Janu. The opening of its first hotel Janu Tokyo is set for Autumn 2023. The much anticipated ‘Modern Urban Village’, Azabudai Hills, is an 8.1-hectare visionary lifestyle hub surrounded by green spaces and a focus on wellbeing, in synergy with the values of the new Janu brand, which seeks to...

How to pick your next holiday destination Choosing the perfect holiday destination can be a daunting task. With so many beautiful places to explore, it can be hard to decide where to visit next. Two destinations that often captivate travellers' attention are the Maldives and Mauritius. Located in the Indian Ocean, these paradisiacal locations offer stunning natural beauty and luxurious...

Gatsby Athens is a boutique, contemporary hotel which opened in autumn 2021 in the heart of Athens. The beautifully designed property consists of 33 rooms and suites, as well as an all-day restaurant, two bars, a detox gym, party spaces and a roof garden with fabulous views of the Acropolis (which is under a 20-minute walk away). The hotel’s philosophy is founded on three simple pillars:...

Sani Resort is the first certified carbon-neutral resort in Greece since 2020 and was awarded World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort by World Travel Awards in 2022 for the fourth year in a row. Set in a majestic 1,000-acre ecological reserve with Blue-flagged sandy beaches, forest trails and wetlands to explore, the resort is encouraging guests to reconnect with nature within a sustainable mini...

THE DALRYMPLES’ EXCLUSIVE MID-CENTURY ANCESTRAL HOME, NEWLY RESTORED AND AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY LET Leuchie Walled Garden is a sleek mid-Century, post-Bauhaus glasshouse, where Sir Hew Dalrymple, the current 11th Baronet and his siblings spent an idyllic childhood, running free in its five-acre walled garden, is now available as an exclusive holiday let. Having been spectacularly renovated,...

When you think of Santorini, you might think of gorgeous whitewashed houses, sparkling blue seas and romantic moments as the sun sets. Well-known as a honeymoon destination, Santorini is often overlooked by other travellers who aren’t paired up. But this idyllic island is the perfect place for all sorts of holidaymakers, with plenty to do and see all year round. If you love a taste of the...

Like a sultry lover waiting in repose, Santorini is the sparkling blue and white vision that is the paradigm of the ideal Greek Island to wallow on in decadent luxury.  Sexy and sleek in its own skin of stark whitewashed buildings cascading down multi-coloured cliffs, the appeal is not just a visual feast for the eyes, but a wondrous world of myths and legends.  Fanciful whispers involve a...

If I close my eyes, I can still remember the feel of warm sand beneath my feet, a cool breeze with a touch of salt kissing my skin, as the idle waves roll towards the shore. If you think of an island holiday, it’s hard not to imagine the sun, sand and sea. A few cocktails, sunbathing by a pool and perhaps a few activities to get your adrenalin pumping. But when it comes to the Maldives, this...