Christmas gift ideas for food lovers 2019

From stocking fillers to hampers, great Christmas presents for foodies, selected by Observer Food Monthly

Jumeirah’s Capri Palace in Italy announces exciting upgrades and refurbishments in the pipeline

    Capri Palace in Italy Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020. The luxury hotel, founded by Tonino Cacace, stands high above the Gulf of Naples and fully embodies the Italian Dolce Vita; with an authentic Capri style and sea views. Jumeirah Group Adds Capri Palace in Italy to Its Expanding International Portfolio … Read more

Transforming Great Scotland Yard, one of the world’s most historic addresses, into an icon of modern hospitality

      Hyatt is preserving the illustrious heritage of this iconic Great Scotland Yard building by giving it a new life as the first hotel within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. LuLu’s Twenty14 Holdings open iconic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London. The UAE Company Completes GBP 300 Million Investment in UK. Once the famous … Read more

barefoot-luxury experience: The Luxury Collection debuts in the Seychelles

    North Island in the Seychelles is one of the most rare and luxurious destinations in the world, making it a natural fit for The Luxury Collection. North Island Joins The Luxury Collection as the Portfolio’s First Private Island Destination. Following its history as a coconut plantation, the granitic North Island is now a sanctuary … Read more

Splendido Mare: Belmond is renovating one of Portofino’s most authentic hotels

    Splendido Mare renovated by LVMH’s Belmond. The renovation of Splendido Mare and Chuflay restaurant in Portofino will reinvigorate this hot spot on the Italian Riviera. This is where Portofinese life revolves around the pastel-painted villas and fishing village and is the place to enjoy an Aperitivo as the sun sets over the Ligurian … Read more

More money than scents? Pot-pourri is back, at up to £330 a sniff…

After years in the doldrums, the once ubiquitous bowl of fragrant dried petals is making a comeback, at a very fancy price