Bon Nevis

Seeking a simpler life? The Caribbean island of Nevis may be just what you need… The tiny unspoilt Caribbean island of Nevis is linked to two 18th century nautical legends. Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and father of the U.S. Coast Guard, was born in Charlestown’s Low Street and British Naval…
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The Veli Best

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is hosting a series of Michelin-starred dinners Anantara Veli is what the Maldives is all about, if you ask us. Luxury, adults only, reachable via 30 minute speed boat ride from Male International Airport…    Following an extensive redesign from New York-based designer Yuji Yamazaki, the hotel is now applying similar…
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Some Of Us Are Looking At Stars…

And several of them will be the guests at Cosme Cosme, the Luxury Collection Resort, nestled in the heart of the Cyclades on the picturesque island of Paros, has announced two new elements. First up is Vrosi, a private dining concept celebrating the heritage of Paros and the flavours of traditional Aegean cuisine. Think open…
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Geode Catch

The people behind Kutir are opening a new Mediterranean / Asian grill restaurant on Beachamp Place  From Amalfi to Asia… While it sounds like the tagline for a new series of The Trip, it’s actually the “culinary journey” promised by Geode, a new restaurant from Arrow Hospitality, whose portfolio also incudes Kutir and Manthan. As…
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Cottage Industry

Michelin-starred The Bridge Arms announces a second sister business – for overnight stays. It started with The Fordwich Arms, the Michelin-starred pub in Fordwich (officially the smallest town in England). It continued with The Bridge Arms, the Michelin-starred sister pub in the nearby village of Bridge. And now, chef / restaurateurs Dan and Natasha Smith…
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Arch Rival

The Peninsula London opens in September between Park Lane and The Lanesborough If you’ve been anywhere near that point where Hyde Park Corner meets Wellington Arch, you’ll have spotted the rather impressive construction site. Well, not for much longer: the Peninsula London is just a few weeks from opening. This newly-built hotel has been designed…
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The Malle Mile

Grimsthorpe resident Dave Unwin looks forward to this year’s Malle Mile… It’s always good to have something going on in one’s back garden, and although we do have some great events at Grimsthorpe, my favourite event is always The Malle Mile. Last year’s was epic for, with more than a thousand riders competing and no…
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Taking No Sh*t

For a country famous for rain, the UK isn’t doing very well at protecting its water. Step forward some of the Lake District’s leading chefs… Lake Windermere is one of the UK’s most celebrated bodies of water. It’s the heart of the beautiful Lake District – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right? It’s…
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Just Like A Pilguse

If you’re going to get away from it all, Estonia’s west coast seems a very good place to do it… We’ll be honest, Estonia isn’t the first place we think of for a holiday destination. And Saaremaa isn’t a place we’d even heard of as a holiday destination. If pushed, we might have assumed it…
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A Religious Experience…

Bishopstrow promises some whimsy in Wiltshire… The somewhat eccentric joys of Wiltshire-based country house hotel Bishopstrow have a new, shiny look following a major rebrand. Expect rolling views, and roll-top baths… Nestled within 30 acres of countryside, Bishopstrow has 34 individually-styled rooms that blend the building’s Georgian elegance with the 21st century’s brighter paint selections.…
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