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Seeking a higher self in the Himalayan foothills
If you thought that nicknaming your fanbase was a practice reserved for pop stars, think again. Here, at Six Senses Vana, ‘Vanavasis’ flock not so...
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Quirk it: our pick of the world’s most unusual luxury hotels
The best of holidays are the ones that let you immerse yourself in a fantasy or life you wouldn’t otherwise have led. We’re not talking playing...
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The healing properties of Euphoria Retreat
Wellness is a maddeningly nebulous concept, isn’t it? Wellness is saying yes. But also saying no. Wellness is running fast. But also lying down....
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Steps ahead: the best UK hotels for walking
On the gentlest of strolls or most breath-stealing of stomps (whatever your preferred pace) we can all appreciate a good walk. Mainland Britain’s...
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Ibiza’s best beach clubs
Away from the gurning and glow sticks, Ibiza’s best beach clubs offer a more sophisticated, (literally) laid-back form of clubbing. Throw shapes to...
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Wilmina: a symbol of Berlin’s new guard
Berlin is new territory for me, so when my friend and I hop off the train at Charlottenburg, not quite so fresh from our 6am flight, I’m stunned by...
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In quotes: Alma Berrow
It was during the languid days of lockdown when Alma Berrow first burst on to the art scene with her arresting and intricate ceramic sculptures of...
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Hôtel Rochechouart: Can-can to epicurean
Anyone reading this (and indeed, all of our friends) will think it is slightly foolish to attempt a hotel stay in Paris with a feisty one-year-old...
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Six of the best Vienna coffee houses
From gilded, romantic houses placing pastel-hued cakes front and centre, to low-key institutions perfect for a morning cup and the daily papers,...
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Maalot Roma: a symphonic scene-stealer
The walk from Termini Station to the hotel is an estimated 30 minutes but it’s almost impossible not to keep stopping. You’re transported into what...
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The essential guide to Le Marais
Those contemplating a city break in Paris are faced with an impossible choice: which enchanting arrondissement to stay in. The first is great for...
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In quotes: Nabihah Iqbal
The term polymath gets thrown around a bit too readily these days, but with Nabihah Iqbal – musician, DJ, producer, broadcaster, curator, lecturer,...
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Soak it in: the world’s most luxurious hotel bathrooms
A lot goes into crafting the perfect hotel room, but for us a wow-factor bathroom is so often the clincher. From bathtubs à deux to...
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How the World Land Trust is quietly caring for the Earth
As hotel lovers, we know the importance of place: outside of our cities, luxury stays often double as basecamps for wilderness, countryside or...
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Walk on the wild side: a Zimbabwean safari with a difference
It’s 6:30 on Monday morning and we’re caught in a traffic jam: a herd of elephants blocks the track, tucking into some acacia branches for...
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Hotel Neri: Barcelona’s secret ingredient
Winding my way through the labyrinthine passages of the Gothic Quarter, refusing to consult a map, and relying only on my utterly misplaced...
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In quotes: Gala Gordon
The rise of actress and producer Gala Gordon has been one of hard graft. After graduating from London’s prestigious Guildhall School of Music and...
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The crater good: the best Santorini hotels with caldera views
There’s a few thousand years of drama squeezed into Santorini’s myth-steeped sliver of the Aegean. Volcanic eruptions and buried cities shaped the...
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The ultimate Cornish coastal road trip just got easier
Foot to the floor on the A30, heading west – it’s how many a staycation begins, counting down the featureless miles of that long artery road to...
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Nest Tulum: fit for a princess (or two)
Once upon a time, there were two beautiful princesses (well, one was gender non-conforming, and so a prinxess) from a troubled land far, far away...
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Where to stay: the spring/summer edit
To borrow the Kamala meme: We did it, Joe! Yep, we made it through winter and now we can defrost and dream of dewdrop mornings and long lazy...
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The essential Notting Hill neighbourhood guide
The spice-laden scent of Portobello Market, the joyful colour of Carnival, those pastel-coloured houses and pub-studded streets – it’s easy to see...
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Fort leaders: the best château hotels in France
We can’t give you Versailles, but we can give you castles, lots of them, all over France. These regal retreats have all the turrets, towers and...
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One&Only Cape Town: a banquet for the senses
With vineyards to visit, mountains to climb and menus to devour, it was going to be essential we packed as much into each day, as was physically...
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Aaand relax: Europe’s 10 best luxury spa hotels
The best spa hotels in Europe go deeper than a deep-tissue massage to help heal and revitalise in ways both holistic and high-tech. Some are...