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Travel March 16, 2022 2:17 a.m.5 minutes to read The new Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park. Photo / Provided Vera Alves enjoys a quiet, child-free night at the new Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park in Queenstown. Getting There : Queenstown’s newest Holiday Inn is located in Remarkables Park, a short drive or even walk from […]
Why book? Right in the heart of London’s busiest area, yet with quiet, softly lit rooms away from the hustle and bustle. Come experience London’s most renowned mixologist’s underground cocktail bar, progressive sustainability efforts, ethical seafood restaurant and what might just be London’s coolest new rooftop bar. Hotel address: One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel, 100 Shoreditch […]
The Standard Hotel London is located opposite the imposing St Pancras Station and minutes from King’s Cross. Recent heavy investment has transformed the area behind these nightclub stations into a hub for shopping, eating and drinking. There are probably more wine bars than pubs these days, plus a Nike and Carhartt WIP store, plus hip […]
Edgehill Castle at night Edgehill Castle The day we headed to Edgehill Castle it was a stormy night that didn’t calm down that day or much of the next day. Yet when we approached the castle, it was a joyful moment. We sat for a long time in the car to admire the curves of […]
Saga matured duck with beet tagine, m’semen bread and chicory salad. Photo: Adam Friedlander Why do I feel like ten years ago people stopped eating like that? my guest whispered shortly after the relentless parade of waiters, hosts, and beverage experts who populate the suite of cocktail nooks and dining spaces at the new tasting […]
The Mayson spans a converted town house (from 1860), a warehouse (1870) and a glass and corten steel extension. THE PLACE Opened just before the pandemic, The Mayson is one of Dublin’s trendiest new hotels, part of the growing stable of Irish hospitality giant Press Up. Containing 94 rooms and suites and various food, drink […]
Nestled within Southampton’s medieval walls – and in the shadow of giant cruise liners on the city’s docks – Pig In The Wall Hotel offers a welcoming retreat in the heart of a bustling city less than a half-mile New Forest time. The smallest of the group’s eight hotels has just 12 rooms, a deli […]
Located on the island of Koh Lanta, which compared to most of its neighboring islands is rather laid back and less partyy, is the super luxury hotel Pimalai. The hotel is located in the southern part of Koh Lanta so it’s away from a lot of development, but that’s also a bonus as it means […]
Bangkok is a huge, sprawling city made up of different neighborhoods and neighborhoods, with no real city center. But one of its main areas is Silom, the business district, which is home to several large hotels and skyscrapers, and is located quite centrally to other areas you might want to explore. It also benefits from […]
It’s just over 20 years old, but the lavish InterContinental has been through so much that it feels like a grand dame of Dublin hotels. Launched as the Four Seasons in 2001, the sprawling hotel was an instant, no-irony temple to Celtic Tiger Ireland. Located deep within D4, the OTT boom-era construction nodded to the […]
It’s just over 20 years old, but the lavish InterContinental has been through so much that it feels like a grand dame of Dublin hotels. Launched as the Four Seasons in 2001, the sprawling hotel was an instant, no-irony temple to Celtic Tiger Ireland. Set deep within D4, the OTT boom-era construction nodded to the […]
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To travel Jan 10, 2022 5:00 PM4 minutes to read The O’Sullivan suite at Ohtel Auckland on Market Place. Photo / Stephen A’Court, provided Juliette Wright enjoys a stay in style at Ohtel, in central Auckland. Site: Marketplace in Auckland CBD; a jump, a jump and hardly a jump from the viaduct. Style: Mid-century design […]
Is The Tawny hotel concept the future of the Covid-proof hotel industry? This writer thinks so and highly recommends that you come here to relax, detox and unwind, as The Tawny Hotel in Staffordshire is a hotel that genuinely offers luxury. and evasion. In the heart of rural Staffordshire, far from theme parks and cityscapes, […]
Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel and Lodges is located in the heart of the waterways that dominate the geography of Fermanagh. The family-run hotel has expanded its accommodation with stunning new waterfront lodges and recently added an even more decadent touch of luxury, with a £ 1.5million investment that added six Woodland Lodges with their own own […]
In a semi-post-pandemic world, scratching even the smallest travel itch is a serious relief. However, my last hotel stay went beyond such a relief… I talk about euphoric action all the time. Let me bring you paradise on Melbourne’s Downie Street, Hyatt Centric. I’ll start with standard housekeeping: 277 rooms, 25 floors, an indoor pool, […]
Some links on Turning Left for Less pay us an affiliate commission to support this blog Today’s article is written by reader Gus. If you would like to send a reader review, please contact [email protected] First impressions The entrance to the Hilton Deansgate The Hilton Deansgate occupies 1st to 23e floors of the iconic and […]
One of the perks of the Irish staycation over the past 21 months has been to say goodbye to the stress of the airport – those queues, security checks, all the new Covid restrictions, and arriving early “right at the case ‘before hanging out, wound up like a reel as you anxiously stare at TV […]
Our ‘The best room in’ section offers an overview of some of the most charming, luxurious and iconic properties in the world. There are only 49 rooms and suites in the Rosewood, Washington, DC, but you might consider not staying in any of them. This is because in addition to these rooms – which are, […]
D although i am a frequent traveler with a passport full of stamps i haven’t left the UK since March 2020, just before the UK’s first lockdown. The process of vacationing abroad seemed too arduous, plus there were plenty of corners of Britain to explore. Fast forward 18 odd months, and with most travel restrictions […]
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Inspector calls new Harper hotel on popular Norfolk north coast, which he says looks like a ‘stylish golf club’ The Harper is part of a modern real estate development in the village of Langham Hotel opened on May 17 and is doing a roaring business, says inspector At dinner, his wife’s cod was barely cooked […]
I If your definition of the perfect vacation is to sit back, relax by the sea, and walk no more than 10 minutes to access food and drink, then Le Meridien Lav is perfect for you. With four restaurants, a spa, two swimming pools, and a pristine stretch of private coastline, the only reason you’ll […]
Let’s start here with total honesty, for the sake of transparency. I love Cork. I will be in town, the homeland of my maternal ancestors, in the blink of an eye if the invitation presents itself. But there was an added excitement this time around, because my stay took me beyond the city limits for […]
TIFF: The filmmaker seems eager to turn “Huda’s Salon” into a more tense outlet. But what tension can there ever be when you already know how this is all going to end? It begins, as so many horrible things do, without even a glimmer of terror to come. The young wife and mother Reem (Masa […]
Self or nation? Loyalty or betrayal? Stay or go? These are the questions that go by Huda’s living room, the eighth film by Hany Abu-Assad. These are not themes unknown to the Palestinian director; his previous films, including the Oscar nominee Heaven now and Omar, explored similar questions with precision and sensitivity. Corn Huda’s living […]
NOT ew for the summer of 2021, The Tawny is presented as a “deconstructed hotel”. In reality, that means secluded cabins and quaint waterside retreats dotted over acres of secret gardens and nature-filled forests with all the comforts of a grand hotel – heated outdoor pool, gourmet restaurant, and pampering treatments. spa. In the Staffordshire […]
For obvious reasons, the hospitality industry hasn’t had much to smile about in the past 17 months or so. But this summer, as guests gradually return to the Dorchester, there’s almost a party vibe in the air as one of the world’s most iconic hotels turns 90 since it opened. I always felt there was […]
When my friends emailed me on WhatsApp to ask what my hotel room at 45 Park Lane looked like, I only got one response. Did I tell them about the design and technology in the bedroom, bedroom and living room, or maybe the view over Hyde Park? No, it was those five words: “There is […]
Jared and I had a little weekend getaway to Fort Worth and usually when we go to Fort Worth we stay with my parents so we can bring Beau. This time we stayed at the Kimpton Harper Hotel in downtown and it was by far the BEST dog friendly hotel in Fort Worth. As well […]
If hotels were people, the Kensington would be a Jane Austen hero, with a traditional Victorian exterior concealing a warm and vibrant core. Located on a quiet street in London’s museum-packed South Kensington district, the hotel is part of The Doyle Collection, which also includes the capital’s best-known properties, The Bloomsbury and The Marylebone. But […]
Fund IHG Hotels & Resorts owns brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza and Intercontinental in India. Intercontinental Marine Drive is the first Intercontinental branded hotel in India which opened in 2002. what it likes? The hotel is all about understated luxury. The driveway leads to the hotel entrance where the staff […]
Glens Falls is bustling. The restaurants, cafes and brasseries on Ridge and Glen Streets, two rays from the downtown roundabout, teem with crowds on the sidewalks in the sun. They munch on tacos at Raul’s, burgers and beers at Davidson’s Brewing and Downtown Social, small plates on tiny tables at Radici Kitchen, and sip cocktails […]
The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has just completed the second phase of its hotel transformation, with two brand new F&B concepts that opened on July 15, 2021. Argo is fast becoming a staple for spirits lovers in the city and from all over the world, with a bar program carefully organized by the director […]
The facade of The Dilly is classified grade 2 We were supposed to be on a mini-break after GCSE in Mallorca, but the ever-changing status of testing and quarantine made us take an LNER train to London instead of a Jet 2 flight to Palma. I have to say I was less than excited to […]
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To travel Jul 12, 2021 10:42 PM3 minutes to read Hanmer Springs Hotel. Photo / Ben Reed Francoise Cook finds a rare blend of comfort and history at the Hanmer Springs hotel Site: In the heart of Hanmer Springs Village, with easy access to shopping, dining and spa. Style: A Spanish-style building dating from 1932 […]
I like a hotel with a history. he world of cookie-cutter chains and downloadable designs, stumbling upon a family getaway with feeling is a treat, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at The Station House, a 19 bed hole in the River Valley. Boyne. As the name suggests, it was once a station on the […]
With travel restrictions that seem to stick in place all summer and UK hotels already full until the fall, a spa break in the city is (hopefully) a foolproof option. Urban Retreat in Knightsbridge is a one stop shop for all your R&R needs. The Townhouse, a former aristocratic mansion, has you covered for hair, […]
WWith the lockdown eased, I figured I would start my adventures all over again by dining out in Liverpool. It might not be the obvious choice for most people, but my dad is a Scouser, and since he can’t speak anymore, there’s something about landing on Merseyside, the way the people are there simply and […]
Cool, stylish and not a hint of tartan in sight – Rocco Forte’s luxury outpost in Edinburgh is quite a feat We emerge into Edinburgh’s Princes Street from the bowels of the earth – otherwise known as Waverley Station – and find that London’s gloom has been replaced by the pale blue sky and the […]
Whether it’s a luxury residence or an artisan home, the K11 Artus is not the hotel you imagine. K11 Artus officially opened at the end of last year as Hong Kong’s first “craft house” concept designed for cultural creators around the world. Its name reflects this vision by combining the words art and the Latin […]
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Disney’s nautical-themed Yacht Club Resort is within walking distance of Epcot and offers amazing amenities like Stormalong Bay, a three-acre miniature water park with a sand-bottom pool, a life-size mock wreck, the tallest waterslide in a Disney resort, and a lazy […]
Content of the article When the stress of the work day begins to overwhelm you, does the idea of escaping to a rustic little cabin in the woods appeal to you? Do you like the idea of a roaring log fire, cozy blankets to snuggle under and large, hearty meals? Content of the article Corn… […]
At Sisters Thai, the boat noodle soup features thin rice noodles, beef meatballs, sliced pork and Chinese broccoli in a pork broth flavored with a touch of black soy sauce. Photo by Laura Chase de Formigny You know since As you sit down at Sisters Thai, this presentation is of paramount importance to the owners, […]
If you take a glance at WhiP in passing, you’d be forgiven for not realizing right away that this is a barbershop. With a mix of used furniture, plants, a set of decks, and a vinyl stash, it looks (very cool) at someone’s living room – it’s just the retro barber chairs that make it. […]
A bahn mi consists of lean pork belly, shredded cabbage, matchstick carrots and cucumber slices dressed in a vibrant cilantro-peanut sauce. (Alan Dep / Marin Independent Journal) Co-owner Brian Bruckner at the bar at his restaurant, The Lodge, in San Anselmo. (Alan Dep / Marin Independent Journal) Sam’s breakfast sandwich includes scrambled eggs from fresh […]
Located on one of London’s most famous roads, Blue Tit’s outpost at Portobello Road is the group’s tenth salon to open in the capital. The decor reflects the living room neighborhood and follows in the footsteps of its sister sites, with bright colors, striking artwork, and rather cool patterned flooring. And we love that it’s […]
There is nothing more indulgent than having a head massage at 5 p.m. on a Friday in Sloane Square. But someone has to do it. I spent the afternoon at the awesome Sloane Lounge which is run by the talented Richard Ward. It had been a long time since I last had my locks treated, […]
As those of you who have followed various blogs know, I have been looking for the perfect hairstyling experience for a long time. A friend in the industry told me about The Chapel and how different they are, so I got to see for myself how different they really could be? A short walk from […]
Behind an unpretentious and unbranded salon facade, one of London’s most renowned hairdressers is seated. The John Frieda Salon on Aldford Street in Mayfair has been a favorite among beauty industry insiders since day one. With a chic but understated interior, the living room is the opposite of intimidation and offers a warm welcome to […]
Just off Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, nestled in a private sunny courtyard, lies a haven for beauty junkies: the Balmain Hair Couture x Nabil Harlow salon. The nearly 6,000 square foot space is an ode to the wonders of ivory molding, the beauty of tiny chandeliers, and a space where a haircut, blow-dry, manicure […]
** Tested by: ** Charlotte Duck, Associate Editor **The Salon: ** The Hare & Bone salon in London’s “No-Ho” is the new kid on the block. It has only been open for 11 months but already it makes a little noise (he won the Business Newcomer of the Year and the Salon Design Award at […]
Remember that toy where you used a magnetic wand to move iron filings over a design of a man’s head, creating hair, mustaches and eyebrows? My Style Studio: Hair Salon looks a bit like this, except with less personality and zest for life. The hair salon gives you more options in some ways. As soon […]