Hotel openings 2024: safari hideaways, city suites and country retreats
A Costa Rican eco-retreat, South African safari lodge and English countryside escape are among the year's most-anticipated arrivals
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These are the six most powerful passports in 2024
Four EU member states — France, Germany, Italy, and Spain — join Japan and Singapore at the top of the…
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Private mountain: the rare gift of Alpine skiing without the crowds
The Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa, a ski resort in southern Switzerland, plays host each year to an exclusive event…
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Klosters: why this low-key ski resort is fit for a king
As neighbouring Davos prepares to host the World Economic Forum, Spear's discovers the understated appeal of Klosters
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Luxury in 2023: billion-pound hotels and record-breaking Picassos
From $1 billion hotels to $44 million diamonds and an artworld in flux, here are the moments that defined luxury…
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A night in Soho’s newest – and most flamboyant – hotel
'More is more' is the mantra at Broadwick Soho, the gloriously over-the-top opening which marks super-designer Martin Brudnizki's first UK…
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Greek myth: Mykonos remains a haven for high-end hedonism
Mykonos shows no sign of giving up the reputation that put it on the HNW map
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Soak up the magic of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon at this five-star spa retreat
The Retreat offers guests the opportunity to discover the wonders of this world-famous geothermal spa
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Could 2024 be the most luxurious year for UHNW travel yet?
The search for seclusion and personalisation is driving demand for private aviation, yacht charters and exclusive-use villas
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Indian hotelier P.R.S. Oberoi, former chairman of the Oberoi Group, dies aged 94
Peers and family have paid tribute to Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, popularly known as Biki, a pioneer of Indian hospitality
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The ultimate whistle-stop tour: the Orient Express is a first-class ticket to old-school grandeur
Step back in time and savour the old-school grandeur of four new winter itineraries launching in December
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Claridge’s Restaurant celebrates the Art Deco glamour of this Mayfair grande dame
Chef Coalin Finn brings a menu of refined classics to this sophisticated addition to Mayfair's dining scene
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Taste of Tuscany arrives in London with limited-edition truffle menu at The Goring
Three culinary titans from Britain and Italy have come together to craft a limited-edition, seven-course menu to be served at…
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Inside Brooklands at The Peninsula London: an essential pit-stop for fans of Concorde and classic cars
British motoring and aviation heritage meets futuristic design at Brooklands, from the architecture dream team behind Chiltern Firehouse and KOKO
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Hotel Review: Alila Kothaifuru, Maldives
The Alila Kothaifuru, one of the newest luxury openings in the Maldives, invites guests to do good while feeling good
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Hotel Review: Shangri-La Al Husn, Oman
With Oman looking to attract international tourists, the Shangri-La Al Husn appeals to travellers seeking luxury blended with culture
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The Peninsula: first look at London’s latest luxury hotel
The first UK offering from the Peninsula group brings its brand of ultra-luxury to London along with heavyweight British talent…
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Heckfield Place Review: Hampshire’s A-list friendly country retreat
A smart and sustainable country retreat fresh from a nine-year makeover
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Coming face-to-face with the Komodo dragon on a luxurious Indonesian cruise
An exclusive cruise on a motoryacht through Komodo National Park offers undiluted luxury and unpredictable adventure
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