6th annual World Spa Awards Winners. World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the luxury spa and high-end wellness sector – has announced the winners of its 2020 programme. Spa Brands to lift top honours include Gstaad Palace, Switzerland (‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’), Lanserhof Tegernsee, Germany (‘World’s … Read more
Jean Nouvel for the cultural oasis in north-west Arabia. New Jean Nouvel concept designs unveil a new era in architecture: a world-first ‘masterpiece’ resort hidden within the rock dwellings of AlUla, Northwest Arabia. AlUla’s human history began more than 200,000 years ago, yet only recently has modern tourism begun to discover the depth and … Read more
Luxury resort says island is virtually Covid-free and wants a live-in book lover to provide guests with bespoke help for their ‘reading journeys’
Each day in Desroches is fully customisable to however guests wish to spend their time. In the tropics of the Outer Amirantes, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is far removed from the day to day, inviting relaxation through daily adventures and undisturbed serenity on 14 kilometres (8.7 miles) of white-sand beaches. … Read more
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the introduction of the internationally acclaimed Miraval spa and wellness brand to Lenox, Mass., with the opening of Miraval Berkshires. This opening marks the Miraval brand’s third property, joining its original location in Tucson, Ariz. – celebrating its 25th anniversary this year – and second location in Austin, Texas, … Read more
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