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Porto Zante Villas & Spa

In the footsteps of Olympians

With the Paris Olympics round the corner, the luxury resort of Porto Zante Villas & Spa on Zakynthos Island is inviting guests to a unique experience exploring the western coast of the Peloponnese and visiting Ancient Olympia on their own private yacht.

With much better beaches – and access to them – than Mykonos and, if you ask me, much more beautiful, the island of Zakynthos is a favourite among discerning travellers. It is actually the third largest island in Greece and it is located in the Ionian Sea. It is also much greener and less busy than its Aegean Sea counterparts. This is an island where you can still find a little beach and nobody but you will be there.

Porto Zante, in the area of Tragaki, is only 20 minutes from the airport, 10 from Zakynthos town and just round the corner from the nearest village. Despite its easy access, Porto Zante is the perfect hideaway as it is tucked away in a secluded bay, with its own white-sand beach. It is from here that your privately chartered yacht will pick you up…

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Summer festivals in the Alps

Highlights of an inspiring summer

The Alps have become as popular in summer as they are in winter. And it is not only nature and sports lovers flocking to the jaw-dropping European mountain range but also those passionate about the arts. All kinds of cultural festivals take place in the region; classical music, jazz, cinema and much more. Here we […]

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Svølvaer – Lofoten Islands

Brutal Arctic beauty

Svølvaer is located in the Lofoten Islands, an archipelago in Norway, 700km north of the Arctic Circle. It is famous for its arresting fjord landscapes, Northern Lights and postcard-pretty villages-turned resorts, known as Rorbuer. I am staying at Svølvar, on the island of Austvågøya. I am staying at the resort, Svinøya Rorbuer. My host, Ragnar […]

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Where Love May Take You

Destinations you’ll fall in love with

Traveling is one of the best ways to rekindle a relationship and get closer to your partner. There is something about being away that encourages love and bonding. Maybe it is what you experience and the wonderful memories you create together, or maybe it is just because finally, you have time for each other. As […]

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Tuscan Tranquility

A weekend at Relais La Corte Dei Papi

Picture yourself under the Tuscan sun, sipping Negronis by a fabulous pool, next to original 18th-century buildings, amidst exuberant gardens. A short walk away is your fabulous spa suite, with its own sauna and jacuzzi. Total bliss, total privacy. You can relax entirely in the privacy of your room. A stay at Relais La Corte […]

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Villa D’Este redefines Christmas

Christmas at the most iconic hotel in Lake Como

The sky over Lake Como is as silvery as a turtle dove, the surrounding mountains are disguised in fog, and the emerald lawns of the Villa d’Este glisten in the light rain. Welcome to winter, far removed from the linen-clad, Panama-hatted, Persol-shaded playtimes that have made this place dolce vita ground zero for the past […]

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An Ayurvedic Sleep Retreat in the Himalayas

Ananda Resort

If you feel permanently exhausted, you’re not alone. An estimated 45 per cent of us suffer from a chronic lack of sleep and know all too well how profoundly it affects our well-being. I haven’t slept well since before the anxiety-inducing disruption of the pandemic, and even though life is back to normal, my circadian […]

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Home Away From Home

The Other House South Kensington gets personal

Mash-ups of the seemingly incongruent have occasionally resulted in miraculous, delightful and otherwise unanticipated combinations. Country-rock music, salted caramels, the iPod-plus-the-mobile-phone: they combine the best of the two and eliminate the rest. Imagine, then, what accommodation away from home would be if you dream of the convenience and facilities of hotels, the regularity and security […]

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Thrill Seekers

Reach the peak of perfection in Kitzbühel

Austrian skiing legend Hans Gmoser got it right when he famously declared that “a person should have wings to carry them where their dreams go, but sometimes a pair of skis makes a good substitute”. Dreams can come true in magical Kitzbühel where the skiing is not just extraordinary but iconic. An Alpine experience like […]

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Mediterranean Lush in Cyprus

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Nestled along the pristine coastline of Cyprus and positioned on the edge of the Akamas National Park, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort stands as a beacon of luxury and serenity, inviting travellers to indulge in the ultimate Mediterranean experience. This idyllic destination is a perfect combination of natural beauty, modern amenities, and impeccable […]

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CASCAIS

The heart of the Portuguese Riviera

Historically a fishing village, Cascais became the epitome of chic when the Portuguese royal family started to holiday here at the end of the 19th century. Other European royals, such as Britain’s own King Edward VIII, favoured it too. Where the royals go, the upper classes follow, and soon the stretch of coastline west of […]

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Christmas In An Austrian Wonderland

Innsbruck brings the festive season to life

The beautiful Austrian city of Innsbruck ticks all the boxes as the ultimate destination winter wonderland. With its picturesque streets set against the stunning backdrop of the snow-covered Tyrolean mountains, this welcoming city comes alive as the winter nights draw in. As well as a popular skiing destination, its glorious Christmas markets offer more than […]