Poldark country: the glories of Penzance

Come for the extraordinary locations, stay for the Michelin-starred chefs and historic pubs

Gliding through the beautiful French countryside aboard Belmond’s new luxury barges

Belmond launches two new luxury barges in France in 2017 via Belmond Afloat in France. Launching in 2017, Belmond Pivoine and Belmond Lilas explore the regions of Champagne and Alsace. Two new luxury boats are joining the fleet of Belmond Afloat in France’s luxury barges. Family-owned vineyards and French Châteaux are included in the new itineraries … Read more

Environmental elite: Relae in Copenhagen won the Sustainable Restaurant Award for the second year in a row

How to put sustainability at the heart of restaurant operations. Here are some ideas from Relae Restaurant in Copenhagen. The now two-time winner of the Sustainable Restaurant Award is not only the only Michelin-starred certified organic restaurant, but the only one with its own organic farm, at just 45 minutes out of town. The restaurant … Read more

Alain Ducasse to operate upscale hotel and restaurant at the Château de Versailles

Alain Ducasse to Open Restaurant and luxury boutique hotel at Versailles. From 2018, a part of the historic Palace of Versailles, one of France’s foremost tourist attractions, will be turned into a luxury hotel and restaurant. Tourists have never actually been able to spend the night at the Château de Versailles.. Until now. Monégasque superstar … Read more

Casinos on luxury cruise lines – a special blend of all-inclusive luxury

If you need six months holiday twice a year like I do, then embarking on luxury cruise ships is de rigueur. Avoiding big crowds, the adult wonderland offers all the amenities a luxury traveler would ever need. The real luxury cruise is all about the experience and creating excellence. The highest staff to guest ratios, … Read more