121 shares Want to make this Christmas extra special for her? Give the gift of elegance and adventure this holiday season with our carefully-curated gift guide. Here you’ll find some exceptional picks designed to make every journey – where it’s a beach getaway on a business trip – that little bit more pleasurable. Dior has […]
20 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas (2025) – US & Canada edition
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s not too late to buy the perfect gift for the traveler in your life. Whether he travels for business or pleasure, or simply appreciates a few home comforts when he’s not on the road, you’ll find our guide is brimming with ideas to make this festive season really […]
20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – US & Canada edition
Are you nearly ready for Christmas? The holiday season is not only a time for joy and togetherness, but only one of delicious indulgence. And with Christmas in particular comes an array of culinary traditions that make it even more special. Whatever should grace your festive table this year, be sure to take a look […]
20 luxury travel gifts for her this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition
Take a Yuletide journey through our compilation of 20 luxury travel travels gifts, designed to give your Christmas celebrations an extra sprinkle of glamour. Transform this year’s present giving into a grand unveiling of elegance and sophistication with our unique ideas below. This is not just another gift guide but a passport to a world […]
20 luxury travel gifts for him this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition
This Christmas, why not offer a gift that promises more than just a momentary delight? Take your gift-giving to the next level with inspiration from our carefully curated selection of luxury travel items. Get ready to wrap up something extraordinary this year – something that blends sophistication, sustainability and functionality, whilst also inspiring exploration for […]
20 luxury food and drink treats to enjoy this Christmas (2025) – UK & Europe edition
Beyond the tinsel and carols, the festive season is a magnificent excuse to gather with family and friends and embrace a little decadence. With that spirit of indulgence in mind, we’ve compiled a selection of some of the most exquisite tastes to give you that extra sense of festive cheer. Whether you’re craving comforting savouries, […]
Review: The Kings Arms, Hawkshead, Lake District, UK
A haven for locals and visitors for generations, The King’s Arms takes centre stage in the Lake District village of Hawkshead. The whitewashed walls of this 17th-century coaching inn are a picture postcard scene, whatever the Cumbrian weather happens to throw at you. And, after an extensive, sympathetic renovation, the inn reopened its doors in […]
Re-inventing British elegance: The Icon Series by Holland Cooper
There is something quietly theatrical in the way a well-cut blazer settles across the shoulders: a moment of poised ambition, of subtle authority, of perennial style. With its latest campaign, Holland Cooper invites us into just such a portrayal – one where craftsmanship and character converge. Rooted in heritage fabrics and British tailoring, the Holland […]
Review: Queens Hotel, Leeds, UK
Built as a flagship for Leeds railway station in 1937, and enjoying a Grade-II-listed art-deco façade, The Queens has undergone a £16 million transformation that has gently lifted it into the 21st century whilst still retaining its original glamour. It’s a renovation that sees the original art-deco flourishes now sitting alongside modern furniture and local touches […]
Why Wichita is the Air Capital of the World
Wichita is often billed as the “Air Capital of the World” and, after spending a aviation-filled day on the ground there, it’s hard to argue. The claim isn’t exaggerated but rather an accumulation of facts — decades of aircraft manufacture, test and restoration; a dense cluster of suppliers and OEMs; and a university research engine […]
Review: Playitas Sports Resort, Las Playitas, Fuerteventura
If your idea of a vacation is lounging by a pool doing absolutely nothing, then Playitas might not be for you. As the most well-equipped sports resort on the Canarian island of Fuerteventura, it caters best for those who like to keep active. Somehow, though, it seems to accommodate a wide spectrum of guests, from […]
Review: The Pilsley Inn, Pilsley, Peak District, UK
A traditional 18th-century pub with rooms, The Pilsley Inn is part of the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. It falls under the Chatsworth Escapes brand which includes the previously-reviewed – and newly-crowned AA Hotel of the Year – The Cavendish at Baslow. Formerly known as The Devonshire Inn, The Pilsley Inn takes centre stage in the […]
An introduction to Wichita, Kansas
I landed in Wichita last night after a mammoth 20+ hour journey from my home in the UK. Having never even set foot in the state of Kansas before, I did some research on the city I’m visiting for the next week as part of TBEX Wichita, and here’s what I’ve learned so far… The […]
Review: Wressle Grange Farmhouse, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK
Finding good-quality holiday accommodation for a large gathering is charming in theory, but logistically fraught in practice. Throw in guests travelling from Cumbria, Northumberland and Surrey for a milestone birthday celebration and the search becomes more challenging still. Wressle Grange Farmhouse, available through Premier Cottages, answered the brief: a beautiful period house that sleeps up […]
Luxury travel news from around the world (August 2025)
Welcome to our latest round-up of luxury travel news. With the luxury travel market expected to reach $2.15 trillion by 2035, driven largely by Europe and North America, it’s perhaps no surprise that developments within the industry continue unabated. Read on to learn some of the latest luxury happenings from around the globe. Swiss International […]