Celebrity Life

It might be regarded as one of life’s many platitudes that the journey is more important than the destination, but sometimes it is gratifying to be reminded how true the adage so often is: that how you get somewhere can be more enjoyable than what awaits when you disembark. Step forward and blow your whistle, […]

Words by Mark Hodson What will luxury travel look like after the pandemic? While many of us sit at home dreaming of our next holiday, or trying to make sense of the government’s latest traffic light system, specialist tour operators that cater to high-net-worth individuals are working hard to create exciting – and safe – […]

Charintip Tiyaphorn is the owner representative of Pimalai Resort and Spa and the daughter of Mr Anurat Tiyaphorn, a successful corporate lawyer from Bangkok whose vision it was to create Pimalai. Initially, Ms Charintip’s father was looking for a small piece of land on Koh Lanta to spend his retirement, relaxing by the beach and […]

If nights under canvas and evenings making your meals over an open fire have long since filled you with a creeping sense of dread, then the chances are that you might not be a regular camper. But gone are the days of tiny tents, minimal facilities and lumpy flooring, because camping has officially gone luxury. […]

In 2021, there are more ways to vacation than ever with endless accommodation options, but there are few things out there that beat the quality and attention to detail as luxury resorts and hotels. These tried-and-true vacation accommodations present their value throughout the entirety of your stay from the in-room amenities to the on-site attractions […]

Words by Ewald Damen, partner and creative director at Virgile + Partners. I shall never compare myself to Greta Thunberg and must admit to a heavy carbon footprint from travelling to most corners of the world – with the associated environmentally-conscious guilt.  With increasing awareness, we have learned more and more in the past few […]

Brits looking for a getaway closer to home are inundated with options, from tranquil national parks to beautiful, sprawling beaches and luxurious accommodations to spend those long-awaited trips in. And it goes without saying that a day out in nature is much more enjoyable if the location happens to be away from the more bustling […]

With its endless maze of canals and bridges, quaint cobbled streets and excellent cultural scene, Venice in Italy is one of a kind. This floating city has fast made a name for itself as one of the most iconic European city destinations that should be on every luxury traveller’s bucket list – and from historic […]

After a year of limited travel opportunities, many are relieved to see vaccine rollouts around the world to continue to gather pace, thus opening up a plethora of new nations for entry and making the world feel like our oyster once again. With travel restrictions being eased by the day, if you’re already eager to […]

There are few things grander in the world of fashion than haute couture. Ariodante Travel is offering fashionistas the extremely rare and exclusive opportunity to travel to Paris and have their very own haute couture garment created for them by designers including Luis Vuitton, Hermes, Givenchy, Chanel or Dior, a service only normally afforded to […]

Aurelio Giraudo holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Italian Hospitality and has completed a number of senior leadership programs at Cornell and Bocconi University. Prior to his appointment at Accor as cluster general manager for Banyan Tree Doha and La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor, he was the cluster general manager for Kempinski […]

Staycations are becoming more and more popular these days (for obvious reasons), and with them the rise of day and weekend trips. To help you make up your mind, we’ve put together a roundup of our favourite dining spots all within a few hours from London. From country pubs to fine dining restaurants, this is […]