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Luxury Travel News Vol 1 – New Hotel Openings

The Surin Resort, Phuket: Swiftly becoming our second home
Frangipani is without question the unmistakable signature scent of The Surin. A heady and intoxicating aroma I’ve come to associate with this luxury beach resort, its ubiquity is all down …

Westin Palace Hotel, Madrid: In the heart of Madrid
The Westin Palace – a landmark hotel in Madrid, benefits from a superb location overlooking Plaza de las Cortes. As you ascend the marble staircase to reach the frescoed lobby, …

Sofitel Sukhumvit Hotel Review, Bangkok: Good option for downtown Bangkok
Having been to Bangkok multiple times, I always try and spread my stays across different parts of the city to get the most out of the experience. Having done riverfront …

The Surin Resort, Phuket: Nothing more than perfection
It’s official, Phuket is the comeback kid. When I mentioned to friends we’d be spending a week on a beach in Phuket, the unmistakable raise of the eyebrows quickly followed …

The Colony Grill, London: A dull night of mediocre food
As is the case with most special occasions, birthday meals tend to come with certain expectations. You desperately want the choice of restaurant to be nothing short of flawless, and …

Bob Bob Ricard Restaurant, London: An exceptional experience from start to end
Even after all these years, I love how London can surprise me with something unexpected like Bob Bob Ricard. When it comes to dining out, we often tend to emphasise our …

St. Regis Hotel, Mexico City: Still a great luxury hotel
Very rarely do I have a habit of playing favourites with hotels. It usually takes something really special for me to want to repeat a stay, as life’s too short to ignore all …

Shangri-la Hotel, Tokyo: Discreet luxury with uncompromising service
Is there any other place like Tokyo? This is a city that effortlessly manages to combine centuries old tradition and culture, with a view of the modern world that’s brashly …

Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau Hotel, Buenos Aires: Cool and sophisticated
The very first time I visited Buenos Aires back in 2007, it stole a little piece of my heart. I was in love, describing it to friends as a cross …

Matsuhisa Restaurant, Mykonos: The best Japanese you’ll have all summer
There’s a certain rhythm to life on Mykonos during the summer months. A light breakfast is usually had sitting poolside quite late in the morning (possibly nursing a hangover), then …