Top hotels that have made important contributions to the culinary heritage of the United States

  Many historic hotels have signature dishes and culinary traditions that have been a part of their hotel’s history for more than a century and some for as long as the hotel has been open.  Did you ever wonder where the brownie came from? Or how tomato juice came to be? Historic Hotels of America … Read more

Japan’s rarest and most valuable whiskey collection expected to fetch millions

    The World’s Most Valuable and Rarest Japanese Whisky Collection. Hanyu Ichiro’s Full Card Series is a rare Japanese Whisky Collection to be Sold at Auction. The 54 bottles of Scotch- style malt whiskey are expected to fetch anything up to $750,000 at Bonhams Fine & Rare Wine and Whisky auction in Hong Kong. … Read more

Boutique hotels with a timeless sense of tradition and prestige: Two breathtaking locations in Scotland

    Two of Scotland’s finest luxury hotels – Inverlochy Castle and Greywalls & Chez Roux – have joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s portfolio of boutique hotels. SLH handpicked the elegant country houses based on their breathtaking locations, high quality service and outstanding food and drink offering. Inverlochy Castle: Majestic views over loch … Read more

These four small luxury properties offer luxury on their own terms

      Enjoy an eco-friendly retreat in Thailand, take in the views in Switzerland, indulge in a taste of the Mediterranean in Andalucía or explore the narrow cobbled streets of Baku. Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is making a splash this summer by introducing four stylish new properties including the first-ever SLH hotels in … Read more

When should a wine be chilled?

Some reds are better after a spell in the fridge – and some whites are often served just too cold

Ignore the snobs, charmat method fizz is charming

It may taste less complex, it’s certainly cheaper, but some of these sparkling wines have a joy all of their own