Nestled amongst the pine trees at the top of Courchevel 1850, one of France’s glitziest ski resorts sits La Sivolière. The 5-star boutique hotel has recently undergone an extensive renovation by English designer Sara Copeland and welcomed Michelin Star chef Fanny Rey to run their new restaurant Le 1850 Be Organic. La Sivolière’s laid-back atmosphere and veritable…
15 hot hotels in the USA
Fabulous hotels to stay from California, New York and Pennsilvania. A myriad of hotels have opened throughout the US ranging from ultra-luxurious new spa hotels in New York City to glamping retreats on the doorstep of America’s most beautiful national parks. You can find a place to relax or learn the art of winemaking under…
Neige et Roc Hotel, Samoens, France
The family-run The four-star Neige et Roc hotel nestles at the foot of an impressive mountain range, near to the quaintly old-fashioned ski resort of Samoens in the heart of the beautiful Grand Massif area of the French Alps. Also read: Ski guide to Samoens The hotel is built completely out of wood and decorated with…
Primero Primera Hotel, Tres Torres, Barcelona, Spain
Primero Primera, situated in Tres Torres, a tranquil residential neighbourhood, is a homely, spacious yet cosy, gem of a hotel. Offering 30 sizeable rooms, guests can enjoy a comfortable sanctuary away from the bright lights and bustle of the city centre, which nevertheless remains within easy reach. The decor is simple, elegant and comforting with…
A new hotel for Heathrow Terminal 3 for stays of 6 hours or more
When it comes to airport hotels, the new Aerotel Hotel at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 must be one of the most convenient available. Aerotel Hotel just steps away from the arrivals hall, is also a short walk from Terminal 2, The Heathrow Express and the Central Bus Station which means you could stumble off a flight…
Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, China
The Radisson Blu Forest Manor is situated in a newly developed area near the National Exhibition Centre, Honqqiao International Airport and the Bullet Train Terminal. It’s so new that they were still finishing off the road nearby when I visited. The architecture is inspired by the Spanish colonial style. What’s immediately striking is the immensity…
Somewhere special to stay: 7 gorgeous new boutique hotels around the world
Sometimes an independent luxury boutique hotel hits the spot for privacy and intimacy. If that’s want you are yearning for right now, check out these luxurious and gorgeous new properties. Choose from a mountainside hotel in Meribel, a private hill retreat in Bali, a sophisticated eco-hotel near San Sebastian, a Zen-hideaway nestled in the Chinese…
14 luxury hotels in the Maldives
With so much variety, you are bound to find accommodation that’s right for you in the Maldives. Much loved by tourists for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs holidaymakers are beginning to head to the Maldives again. Here we include some of the best luxury resorts in the Maldives. Siyam World Siyam World is…
Coco Bodu Hithi, The Maldives
It only takes 15 minutes to walk the length of the tiny but lush Coco Bodu Hithi resort island in the North Male Atoll in the Maldives. Part of the Coco collection and owned by four locally based brothers, the resort it is just 18 miles from the capital by speed boat. It’s a totally…
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives
Conrad Maldives resort on the South Ari Atoll comprises two idyllic islands: Rangali Finolhu and Rangali Island, connected by a long, wooden bridge. Getting there is just a 30-minute seaplane flight from Male International Airport. Conrad Maldives resort opened in 1997 as Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa and was rebranded in 2007 as part of…