Brave new world: the best-designed travel destinations for 2020
From treetop cycle paths to a micro hotel, we guide you through new design marvels around the globe
Marrakech
Yves Saint Laurent co-founder’s rare art and artefacts to go on sale
Pierre Bergé’s eclectic items, which includes 1961 Picasso sculpture, up for auction
Celebrating Luck: Follow Van Cleef & Arpels’ mischievous cat into the imaginary world of Alhambra
Van Cleef & Arpels Mark 50 Years with New Alhambra interpretation Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra, one of the jewellery world’s most enduringly popular ranges, turns 50. Here are the new new additions. Half century of Alhambra jewellery was celebrated on the lawns of the French consulate in Marrakech, at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, La … Read more
Fez’s medina gets new riads, restaurants and restored monuments
Morocco’s medieval cultural capital is coming out of Marrakech’s shadow, with thousands of old buildings, including probably the world’s oldest library, being reopened – and new direct flights making it easier to get there
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech set among 100,000 roses
Relaxed and stylish luxury for the cosmopolitan traveller: Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. Marrakech, the ancient Moroccan city, has evolved considerably over the years, combining its ancient exotic side with an artfully considered modernity. The newly opened Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech reflects this new direction, providing an elegant and tranquil oasis just minutes from this bustling city’s centre. … Read more
10 international cities where a five-star hotel would cost the least
Affordable Luxury: International Five-Star Room Rates Where are the most affordable international cities travelers can enjoy lavish accommodations while soaking in the scenery? Based on the biannual Hotel Price Index (HPI) data, hotels.com, the expert in online hotel booking, identified the 10 international cities where a five-star hotel would cost the least. Hotel Price Index … Read more