Luxury Hotels

Celebrate NYE in style at Hotel Monte Mulini in Croatia
This New Year's Eve the five-star Hotel Monte Mulini has teamed up with American jazz singer and songwriter Simone, daughter of the musical icon Nina Simone, to host a special celebration.
Chocolate and chutney at Jade Mountain, St Lucia
Voted as one of the best luxury resorts in the world, Jade Mountain is located in the grounds of the old Anse Mamin Plantation, and just 20 minutes away from Nick Troubetzkoy's organic rain forest farm, the Emerald Estate.

Santa Claus arrives in Dubai
Welcomed by crowds of excited children and their families, Santa and Mrs Claus arrived this week in great fanfare at Mall of the Emirates, their ‘home away from home’ to celebrate the onset of the festive season.

Indulge in a spectacular Christmas at Gleneagles
This Christmas enjoy a magical, winter wonderland of fun and frolics for all the family at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire.

Cookery classes at Cap Maison
Luxury boutique hideaway, Cap Maison, is now offering cookery classes and a tisane trail at their beautiful family-run property located on the North-Western tip of St Lucia.

You shall go to the spa!
We all have moments when we could do with our very own fairy godmother to transform us from rags to riches.

Worldhotels names its ‘Top 10’ for ultimate luxury
In 2010, Worldhotels introduced a record number of 66 new hotels to its global portfolio of independent properties.
Over-indulge at The Sarojin this Christmas
Holidaymakers looking for a last-minute escape to enjoy the perfect Christmas break can take advantage of a fantastic festive offer to Thailand’s luxury boutique residence, The Sarojin, courtesy of Trailfinders.
A first for Kempinski in Zanzibar
Located in Kiwengwa, on the prestigious North East coast of Zanzibar, Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski will relaunch in early 2011 as Zamani Retreat Kempinski - Africa's first holistic health retreat, and a first for Kempinski.

Luxury Mayfair hotel unveils new spa
The Athenaeum has announced the re-opening of its spa following a refurbishment by the award winning interior decorator Paul Faulkner.

Luxury Hansar Bangkok hotel to open in January
Following the debut of its first property in Thailand in July; the 74 room Hansar Samui, the stunning 94-suite luxury hotel, Hansar Bangkok, will open its doors on 4 January, 2011.

New luxury suites open at historic Cape Winelands farm
Babylonstoren, a 240-hectare working wine and fruit farm in the Drakenstein Valley, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, opens its doors to guests this week. It is offered through Bridge & Wickers' new Africa programme.

A fairytale Valentine’s in an Irish castle
If the royal engagement has got you longing for dream-come-true fairytale romance, then whisk your sweetheart away to the Irish countryside and stay at historic Dromoland Castle in County Clare, where couples can delight in idyllic surroundings and immerse themselves in five-star luxury - all for just £160 per person, per night* including full Irish breakfast and a romantic dinner.

Christmas in Chiswick, New Year in Napa
Party people can celebrate Christmas and see in the New Year at one of West London's most stylish and chic venues, the Chiswick Moran Hotel, and its exquisite restaurant, Napa.

Michelin stars for Sol Meliá in Marbella & Barcelona
Sol Meliá has reaffirmed the importance it’s luxury brands place on exceptional gastronomy. Two new Michelin stars have been awarded to chef Dani Garcia and the Torres brothers, at the restaurants Calima and Dos Cielos, respectively.