Homes by famous architects in the UK
Surrey £3m This single-storey, 1960s Grade II house was designed by Ernö Goldfinger, the Hungarian architect who built Trellick Tower… Read More »
The Mayfair Townhouse is a wonderful quirky, theatrical new hotel in London
Half Moon Street was built in the 1700s and became known as a colourful hangout for artistic, bohemian types in… Read More »
Visiting luxury Paris as it emerges from lockdown
European cities are starting the gentle process of tentatively waking from their Covid-induced slumber, and are beginning to welcome guests… Read More »
The art of luxury at El Palace Hotel in Barcelona
Staycations are all very well, but by now even the most patriotic holidaymaker might be losing patience with our unpredictable… Read More »
Is French cuisine forever changed?
Alain Ducasse says the pandemic accelerated the evolution of French cuisine. But some are in no hurry to abandon the… Read More »
La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich is Philippe Starck’s ‘modern day yacht club’
Located on the shore of the city’s lake, this luxury Swiss hotel is effortlessly stylish. Zurich has no shortage of… Read More »
Eiffel Tower reopens; COVID passes required as of next week
With “Welcome” messages in multiple languages, the Eiffel Tower greeted tourists Friday for the first time in nearly nine months,… Read More »
These are the most-searched ‘bucket list’ travel experiences in the world
People may not have traveled much during the past year, but that didn’t stop them from searching for ideas online…. Read More »
Paris threatens e-scooter ban after woman’s death
Paris has threatened to ban self-service electric scooters unless safety issues are addressed after the death of a woman struck… Read More »
The most impressive rooftop bars and restaurants in the UK
The Dorchester Rooftop One of London’s most venerable hotels has an extra ace up its sleeve this summer, the open-air… Read More »
Disneyland Paris’ new Marvel hotel is a work of art
New York in Paris The world’s first hotel dedicated to Marvel art has opened at Disneyland Paris in France. Officially… Read More »
Florence’s best-kept secrets
Nestled in the gently rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, Florence exudes a unique elegance and offers endless possibilities for… Read More »
London’s new luxury hotels offer unique designs
Coronavirus plus Brexit will probably put a huge, but temporary dent in the number of visitors London receives (22 million… Read More »
Waldorf Astoria New York sets its course for the future
As New York’s first skyscraper hotel, the Waldorf Astoria has been synonymous with effortless luxury and glamour for nearly a… Read More »
Chickpeas are the star legume of southern France
Good for the Earth and our health at a time when plant-based alternatives are moving mainstream, it’s easy to appreciate… Read More »
How France is testing free public transport
In France, more towns and cities are introducing different forms of free public transport. But could fare-free policies ever be… Read More »
TriBeCa’s Jungsik features cutting-edge Korean cuisine
Executive Chef Jung Sik Yim seems to keep upping the ante at his namesake TriBeCa restaurant, Jungsik. Arguably being the… Read More »
Explore Norway’s sophisticated capital of Oslo
Norway’s sophisticated capital of Oslo conjures images of stunning architecture, a vibrant culinary scene and Viking museums, but it’s often… Read More »
Paris landmarks bookstores struggle to survive
Gibert Jeune bookstore has held a prominent place on Paris’ Place Saint Michel for decades, its yellow awnings nearly… Read More »
Dreaming of storybook Summer holiday in France
The pandemic has taken its toll. With months under restrictions, which seem to get ever more stringent, the winter months… Read More »
Greece opens to tourists and ends lockdown measures
Greece has launched its tourist season, lifting most remaining restrictions on movement and declaring “we are putting the lockdown behind… Read More »
Summer hotels and experiences in Portugal
Bookings for summer holidays to Portugal have gone “through the roof” after the country was confirmed on the quarantine-free travel… Read More »