Ireland’s prime minister, Enda Kenny, officially reopened the country’s iconic Ashford Castle in County Mayo this month following an extensive two-year renovation. The restoration was aimed at restoring the property’s status among Europe’s finest luxury hotels while blending modern comforts with the castle’s rich history. Now part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Ashford Castle … Read more
GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE IN SPRING, SOUTH KOREA © PANYA KHAMTUY – DREAMSTIME.COM Gyeongbokgung Palace in spring is one of South Korea’s most iconic and photogenic sites. As the largest of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces, it blends sweeping traditional architecture with landscaped gardens and seasonal blossoms, offering visitors a vivid sense of the country’s history and aesthetic. … Read more
As the legislative capital of South Africa and one of the country’s three capital cities, Cape Town is often called the Mother City as the oldest urban center in the nation. The country’s second-largest metropolis after Johannesburg, Cape Town covers roughly 950 square miles and blends dense urban neighborhoods with suburban districts that climb the … Read more
Smaller and less known than Italy’s famed Como, Garda and Maggiore lakes, the northern Italian Lake Orta provides a peaceful winter retreat. Located about 45 minutes from Milan’s Malpensa Airport (MXP), the Relais & Chateaux villa showcases traditional Moorish-inspired architecture, highlighted by a soaring tower. Constructed beginning in 1879 by architect Angelo Colla, the villa … Read more
The Leisure Pass Group, the operator of the London Pass sightseeing card, has partnered with the Gourmet Society to introduce an expanded London Pass Dining Guide. The updated Dining Guide delivers meaningful savings at 169 restaurants across London, offering a mix of 50% and 25% discounts, two-for-one meals, and added-value extras. The guide is valid … Read more
Founded during the Spanish conquest in 1537, Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city, home to roughly 2.5 million people and the country’s primary business center and port. Over the past two decades this tropical city—bright with fruit trees, flowering palms, native plants and wild orchids—has undertaken extensive urban revitalization projects that have attracted foreign investment, improved … Read more
Drive about an hour from Hewanorra International Airport at St. Lucia’s southern tip to the capital, Castries, where many business meetings take place, and you’ll quickly sense why this island is celebrated for its lush, mountainous interior. The road winds through dramatic volcanic landscapes, revealing sweeping views of the iconic twin peaks known as the … Read more
Minor Hotels, in partnership with Boulevard Hotel Company Limited, has opened NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard, the first NH Hotels & Resorts property in Thailand’s capital. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s bustling commercial and shopping district just off Sukhumvit Road, the 315-room hotel offers exceptional convenience for both leisure and business travelers. Positioned close to … Read more
Peak fly-fishing season is underway, making now an ideal time to plan a luxury escape that combines top-notch accommodations with exceptional angling experiences. Below are three distinguished resorts that cater to fly fishers, each offering guided trips, convenient river access and thoughtful on-site amenities to make your fishing getaway both comfortable and memorable. © Montage … Read more
New Zealand’s museum of contemporary art, the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, will open the Len Lye Centre this summer. The centre is the country’s first museum devoted to a single artist and marks a significant moment in New Zealand’s cultural landscape. Its distinctive design features gently curved exterior walls clad in mirror‑like stainless steel, making the … Read more