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Outstanding luxury golf resorts in Europe

As preparations are under way for the first major championship of the year at Augusta in the US, the season in Europe is emerging from its winter hiatus. Time spent outdoors with loved ones, or in a profoundly green space, can be soul balm. Golf fanatic and mother of two, Juliet Taylor Foster, explores some luxury resorts where, luckily for those with family in tow, there is a lot more on offer than just the golf…

THE GROVE HOTEL, RESORT & SPA – CHANDLER’S CROSS, ENGLAND

Feel like you are cheating the system, being able to enjoy such stunning countryside in Hertfordshire, just 18 miles from central London. This sprawling mansion was Queen Victoria’s weekend getaway and is still a celebrity hub today. The multi-award-winning course has implemented agronomic practices that are more sustainable and mean the soil drains well in the cooler months, so the course can still be played after a bout of April showers. Players won’t be able to resist the urge to attempt an eagle on the 9th hole, like Tiger Woods did three times in a row when he…

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Bab Samhan Hotel

Luxury Collection Hotels arrives in Diriyah

Nestled in the heart of historic Diriyah, Bab Samhan is the first luxury hotel opening in the ancient capital of Saudi Arabia, Diriyah. This is a city freighted with history. Every corner of this breath–taking destination could whisper a fascinating story to you. The remnants of the old city, which is made almost entirely of adobe […]

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Beatle-mania Arrives in Austria

A Beatles spring extravaganza in Obertauern

When the Beatles needed help filming the Alpine sequences of their famous 1965 movie, they knew exactly where to head. Keen to ensure that their location could guarantee heaps of snow, they travelled to Obertauern, a high-altitude resort in Salzburger Land, Austria, to shoot key scenes for their second movie, Help! To mark the 60th […]

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Magical Mauritius

A little bit of heaven in the Indian Ocean

By Lavinia Dickson-Robinson 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Mauritius independence from British ruling. These 5 decades have been challenging at times for this nation but by now, they can claim with pride that they are one of the strongest and most competitive economies in Africa, not only thanks to tourism, but also to a […]

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Lost in sustainable tranquility

The Gitcombe Estate, Devon. by Jeremy Webb Nestled in a beautiful, tranquil valley, the Gitcombe Estate is one of Devon’s delights. The five-star luxury Retreat property is the estate’s first new build and blends harmoniously with the existing Georgian buildings established when the site was a quarry. Devon is one of England’s most beautiful counties, […]

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Under The Midday Sun

Even in the remotest locations on earth, luxury and adventure can still be found. Our Adventure Correspondent, Hugh Francis Anderson, travelled to the Atacama Desert, Chile, to discover more. The midday sun projects itself over the desert with undisturbed power. My horse breathes heavily as he climbs the dunes ahead, and a light breeze sends […]

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Into The Mountains

An adventure weekend in St Moritz and Pontresina

St. Moritz may be known as one of the most glamorous European alpine destinations, but don’t let its sparkle fool you. There are plenty of activities on offer for those seeking something a little more adventurous. Based at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina, our our Adventure Correspondent, Hugh Francis Anderson, went to find how many adrenaline loaded […]

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GSTAAD

Home at the Palace The Swiss Alps are one of the most remarkable examples of astounding beauty on our doorstep. One of my favourite places in the region is Gstaad, a chocolate box village, which, since the ‘30s, has been favoured by the most elegant Europeans and many a Hollywood star as a summer destination, […]

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Montenegro

Land of heroes and pirates By Lavinia Dickson-Robinson Montenegro is a small Balkan state with rugged mountains, medieval villages and many small beaches along its Adriatic coast. With a history that dates back to the 9th century, this relatively unknown country is a force to be reckon with, and played a pivotal role in stopping […]

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Quimera

THE FINEST TERRACE IN SEVILLE HAS VIEWS OF THE PLAZA DE ESPAÑA Sevilla is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, full of history and art forged in a cauldron of multiple cultures and peoples mixing together over the centuries. Located in the most southern region of Spain, Andalucía, Sevilla […]

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RUSHTON HALL

By Lavinia Dickson-Robinson Not even a cold grey morning can take away the beauty and magnificence of Rushton Hall. With its drive lined with thousands of golden daffodils, this is not so much a country house hotel but a stately home experience. Seeped in history, at first sight Rushton Hall is breathtakingly beautiful. It has […]

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Summer At The Gstaad Palace Hotel

Airbone aperitifs, games with tennis legends and much more Towering majestically over the quaint Swiss town of Gstaad, the palatial, historic hotel is re-opening in June with an array of unmissable offers for sophisticated travellers looking to make the very best of the stunning Alpine landscape in all its luscious, green glory. From a delicious, […]