In search of travel establishments, curating their own philosophies whilst holding on the deep-rooted history of the property and its location – each with a prior existence transformed in a wholly unique creative expression. Amidst a Provence postcard landscape of lavender bushes and cypress trees, the bold geometric shapes of local stone stand out. A…
The legendary grand dame of hotels – The Ritz Paris
In 2012 The Ritz Paris announced a two year renovation, the luxury hotel would close its gilded doors for a facelift. After an additional two years of work and most catastrophic setbacks, the hotel finally reopened, even better and brighter than ever. The exquisite façade with elongated covered windowpanes as a mere teaser of what lies beyond…
Scintillating Stockholm
Spread across 14 island, each more picturesque then the last, Stockholm offers spectacular vistas and inspirational attractions around just about every corner.
It’s all in a name
Urban winter hotels to get acquainted with…My pick of three quaint hotels where everybody knows your name, and we all make sure to never forget theirs. The Dylan in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Herman K, Copenhagen, Denmark and The Beekman, NYC, USA.
Passing the Edge of Wilderness
‘I am heading to the Edge of Wilderness’, says my driver as I arrive at the tiny airport of Sumba. In my head, after some research and website stalking, I am sure I am heading to a piece of heaven, but alas, the Edge of Wilderness will do for now. As I cover my face…
Sweets for my Sweets Hotel
Stay in one of 28 bridge houses transformed by SWEETS hotel into design-led spaces. An urban space project called SWEETS hotel has transformed the way tourists can enjoy Amsterdam’s famous canals with its unique hotel concept comprising 28 individually designed “bridge houses” situated all over the Dutch capital. Guests can explore beyond the facades of…
Swiss wedding bliss
With a picture perfect backdrop of the Alps and the crystal clear Lake Geneva, the Swiss canton of Vaud surely is a romantic haven for destination weddings. Here, in the canton, along the lakeside quays, happy couples are whisked away to fairy-tale castles on-board Belle Epoque paddle steamers or pampered in pretty palace hotels,…
Wedding Bliss
From wedding vows at The Met to a sun-kissed Mediterranean I Do, even a private English country affair or barefoot beach ceremony – we have seen it all and signed the guest registry. The designer dresses, the coiffured bouquets, wedding cakes (with tiers of vegan, vanilla and red velvet) and halal banquets, each to their…