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…
Arriving in Arosa, a charming mountain town in the Swiss-German speaking part of Switzerland, the snowflakes welcome my arrival as well as a “Grutzi, Ms. Brown!” The concierge of the Valsana hotel decided to pick me up from the trainstation as “We haven’t seen snowfall like this since 2012”. Glad to see the concierge and…
Singapore is a pearl of a place, small and perfectly formed. Dig even deeper and you’ll discover a glittering cultural scene just waiting to be explored. The island of Singapore– from the Malay singa pura, meaning Lion City – is a prosperous little state off the southern tip of Malaysia. Having gained sovereignty in 1965,…
Set on a backdrop of the crystal clear Lake Geneva and, further a field, the French and Swiss Alps, Lausanne breathes glamour and utter serenity. With views of Évian-les-Bains, France, it’s referred to affectionately as the ‘San Francisco of Switzerland’ and with its hills – it’s not for no reason the ladies of Lausanne are…
As I dip my toes in the water of the spa, the words of the Dalai Lama echo in my head: “Spend some time alone everyday.” It is the first time, I decide to take time away from my daily tasks, from my families routines, the piled up chores, the weekly activities, from being busy and…
It is a sunny afternoon as I pass the last bridge before entering the newly restored Pulitzer Amsterdam, a kooky hotel that places the spotlight on art and design. The brickwork of the cobblestone streets has just been laid.The hollow sound that my footsteps make follows me to the front door. The reception area is…
With fashion season headlining, the streets are becoming catwalks and New York hotels hangouts for invitees. It is here where we find solace in amongst galleries, diners and boutiques in the Lower East Side (LES). Whilst the property graze has swept the city streets of the LES from character buildings, a few industrial icons have…
Each of the 25 connecting canal houses that form the Pulitzer Amsterdam hotel is conceived to feel like an intimate pied-à-terre. And inside, a selection of extraordinary suites await. The Antique Collector’s Suite is awash with a glorious collection of antiques, marble finishes, brass oddities and crystal details. By Laura Brown for Etihad Inflight, Aspire…
