The world’s top spas and wellness experiences
From the Romans and their baths to the sweat lodges of Native Americans, elements of the spa experience have been…
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Reaffirm your vows at Taj Exotica’s stunning Maldives ocean pavilion
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives has opened its new Ocean Pavilion, an ultra-romantic setting for symbolic celebrations and ceremonies.…
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Most expensive hotel in Dubai
Author: Peter Matthews Right at the top of the pile however, comes the Burj Al Arab – a glittering jewel…
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Hop aboard the Orient Express – in the Orient
EXPRESS YOURSELF Duncan Forgan dons his blazer and discovers the most enjoyable way to travel from Singapore to Bangkok, on…
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Conrad Concierge gives travellers an appy check-in
APPY LANDING New apps such as the Conrad Concierge are taking the hassle out of travel. Heading abroad is now…
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Portofino Caye: A tropical island paradise
Fancy your own tropical island paradise for personal use? Look no further than the Caribbean’s spectacularly all-inclusive Portofino Caye. Nine…
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5 best luxury luggage lines
Author: Peter Matthews Planning a trip away can be stressful enough, but making sure you have the right luggage to…
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A trip to the town of temples to unearth the remains of Byblos’ decadent history
POSTCARD FROM THE CITY OF THE BOOK With regional tensions high, now is, sadly, a marvellous time to take in…
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Mandarin Oriental has pips squeezed by Washington shutdown
Yesterday was the annual press lunch for the Mandarin Oriental Group, which celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this month by wrapping…
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Your guide to the best hotels and resorts in Mauritius
It’s time for a break, isn’t it? Summer has long been forgotten and winter has crept in so quickly, so…
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Your guide to the Maldives’ most luxurious hotels
A chain of paradisiacal islands in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives have become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury. We…
BySpear’s Hotel Review: Cliveden
A hotel like Cliveden has no need to be as good as it is: it could easily glide into gilded…
BySpear’s Hotel Review: Lime Wood
Lime Wood’s themes of nature and nourishment start before you’ve even entered the grounds. Whizzing 90 minutes from London, you…
BySpear’s Hotel Review: The Boundary
Terence Conran’s Boundary harnesses the creative buzz of London’s East End, with the rough edges smoothed out. For those used…
BySpear’s Hotel Review: Chewton Glen
Chewton Glen was shortlisted in the independent hotelier of the year awards this year. Thankfully Spear’s visited a little earlier,…
ByIndependent Hotelier of the Year Shortlist Announced
The announcement this week of the Independent Hotelier of the Year shortlist has not only underlined the luxury sector’s credentials…
ByExploring Cambodia’s Southern Coast
Discover the serene waterways, perfect beaches, swishy resorts and charming villages of Cambodia’s southern coast ‘WHAT’S THAT NOISE?’ shouts Innes,…
ByInside Bhutan: Is Happiness More Important than Economic Growth?
As Bhutan heads to its second round of elections this weekend, Max Johnson reports on the mountainous nation and its…
ByReview: Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, Oman
I headed to the Shangri-La’s Al-Husn (which means ‘the castle’) hotel in Muscat straight from a tour of a very…
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