Travel

Cervinia, The Cheat Sheet

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I won’t lie, I can’t. That part of any trip where I sit at my desk and relive each moment to digitally pen the experience, that really is not the best bit. Where is the snow? Where are the divine panoramas of iced mountains and frosted pines?  The morning light hits a little differently in the cityscape I see from my window at home as I embark upon my day. Alas, from my screen to yours, I imbue your daydreams with all the details you need to plan your next sojourn in the Italian Alps.   Where to stay Just a short 90 minutes through the rolling countryside outside of…

Hacienda Na Xamena: Above It All in Ibiza

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Ibiza does drama well. It’s in the beat of the bass, the flash of a camera, the whisper of a high-stakes guest list. But somewhere high above it all, past the yoga retreats and influencer outposts, is a hotel that redefines island escape.

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Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rio is borne out of an immensely long and diverse history. Its current social make-up and the basis for much of the social aspects of life, food, dance and art are influenced by the triumvirate of backgrounds that the population is largely made up of, those being the indigenous population.

Luxury Dining Table

The Short Stay Property Roundtable

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To explore the prevailing wind of the latest travel destinations is one thing. To unpick the essence of luxury travel and hospitality, to unravel the nature of what a whole new generation of high-end holidaymakers are seeking, and to understand what is driving the shifting sands of travel trends is something else entirely. 

Mint Class suite on Jet Blue

Jet Blue Mint Class

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The transatlantic flight is one of the staples of international air travel. We’ve all heard reference to taking the red eye out of New York, and for many, it’s a consistent and oft’ times fraught journey to make. In fairness, it seems that most air travel is the same. The London-New York route is one that is serviced by a wealth of traditional carriers, yet has long been the target of many a disruptor. As a route taken by so many for so long, to crack it, or crack into the incumbents, would represent a good bit of business.  In walks JetBlue.  A relative newcomer in a world of BA,…

Chino Latino, Park Plaza

Slow London

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For me, London tends to be a swift one-day affair for a day on set, back-to-back meetings or events across the city. However, last week my visit was a little different, I was to stay at The Gantry, a Stratford hotel, with dinner at Chino Latino, just south of the river.  To the eyes of someone with a packed schedule, staying almost an hour away from an evening destination might seem abhorrent. If this sounds all too familiar, let me explain why you need to embrace a slowing pace, and never overlook the joy of seeing one’s own country or city through the eyes of a tourist. The Gantry Arriving…

Ferrari Client Tour of Sardinia

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This seems as good a place as anywhere to interject with some information pertaining to the car in question. The 296 heralded part of a new era for Ferrari in the move towards hybridisation and the creation of this 120 degree turbocharged V6, dubbed internally as the mini V12. The hybrid, turbocharged V6 has also been the standard in Formula 1 since 2014, so Maranello is not short of experience.

Vietnam

Vietnam. A Tapestry of Timeless Tradition

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From the lush terraced rice paddies to mysterious forests and serpentine rivers, Vietnam’s natural splendour is nothing short of breathtaking. The nation’s rich cultural tapestry, a seamless fusion of Asian and French influences, is beautifully woven into the very fabric of daily life, from its unique architecture to exquisite cuisine.

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