One of the grandest hotels in Europe reopened following a $25 million restoration

Historic San Sebastian’s Maria Cristina Hotel reopened following a $25 million restoration The historic Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian, was reopened following an extensive $25 million restoration. The hotel’s building is considered to be one of the grandest hotels in Europe, originally designed by famed French architect Charles Mewes for its … Read more

50 free things to do in London: part one – central

With certain London attractions charging over £100 for a family of four, a day out in the city can be depressingly expensive. But it needn’t be. Follow our guide to brilliant things to do for free, and have a top day out without spending a small fortune. Here is our first instalment of world-class museums, galleries and more

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Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Reflection all-glass shower

Celebrity Reflection, an all-glass shower installed on the Celebrity Cruises, will allow guests to enjoy breathtaking sea views while discreetly showering, courtesy of the shower’s special reflective glass. The 1,636-square-foot Reflection Suite with 194-square-foot veranda will be Celebrity’s first two-bedroom suite, complete with its distinctive sea-view bathroom with soothing rain shower, and the host of … Read more

Sheraton Changbaishan Resort and The Westin Changbaishan Resort: Starwood’s first ski resorts in Asia Pacific

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide introduced the Sheraton and Westin brand to the Chinese Changbai Mountains with this spectacular, new year-round ski resort complex. The world-famous Changbai Mountains are known as one of the most beautiful areas in China. This is the first Starwood’s dual-branded ski resort complex in Asia Pacific. Owned by Dalian Wanda … Read more