40 of the world’s best cruise holidays

Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all on the same boat

Urban chic with understated luxury at the new Four Seasons Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

Guests can look forward to experiencing Four Seasons hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island beginning in May 2016. Al Maryah Island is located northeast of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is named for the Arabian oryx (“al maryah” in Arabic), a large number of which once inhabited the surrounding … Read more

A new chapter in the life of Grace Santorini raises it to a new level of luxury

Those who are seeking the kind of bespoke service, authenticity and emotional connection that only the top boutique hotels in the world can provide, will find sanctuary at the renovated Grace Hotel Santorini, an exclusive boutique hotel in Santorini, Greece, perched above the world-famous Caldera with breathtaking views and sumptuous sunsets. The hotel has received … Read more

Your good health: an Alpine spa crawl

For the price of a night in the pub you can luxuriate in a top Alpine spa. Debbie Lawson tries out three in Switzerland and Italy

Michelin Nordic Guide 2016: Maaemo in Oslo and Geranium in Copenhagen join an exclusive club of only 116 restaurants worldwide

Two new 3 Star restaurants and one new 2 Star restaurant in the new Michelin Nordic Guide 2016; The gourmet guide available in bookshops from Friday 26th February 2016. The newly-published Michelin Nordic Guide 2016 features two new 3 Star restaurants; the first in the Nordic region to receive this award. Maaemo in Oslo and … Read more

Luxury Lifestyle Awards Asia 2015: Interview with Chef Antonio Coelho, The Chief of Antonio Restaurant Macau

Dedicated to the promotion of authentic Portuguese cuisine in Asia,  chef Antonio Coelho from the Antonio Restaurant in Macau, serves a wide variety of authentic Portuguese dishes and is a Michelin-recommended restaurant. Coelho’s culinary style has evolved through wide-ranging experiences at top luxury hotels and restaurants around the world, including his homeland Portugal, Africa, Hong Kong and Macau. … Read more