NOBU MARBELLA: The secret tasting menu you HAVE to try at one of Nobu’s standout venues

If you're looking for a tasting menu to remember, then the secret multi-course feast at Nobu promises to leave a lasting memory. We recently checked into Nobu Marbella, which is a dreamy venue set amid tropical foliage in the ultra-luxe Puente Romano resort. ...

LONDON EDITION & BERNERS TAVERN: Favourite city hotel and restaurant is set to reopen from May 17

One of our favourite London hangouts, the London EDITION in Fitzrovia is set to open from May 17. The jaw-dropping 173-room hotel will open its doors first, with its highly-acclaimed restaurant, Berners Tavern by Jason Atherton, welcoming guests the very next...

MARIGOT BAY: A cool tucked-away resort in St Lucia, with a rum cave, epic rope swing and sushi pool bar

Before the second lockdown, I managed to get out to St Lucia to explore the volcanic island's adventure side. During my time there, one of my bases was Marigot Bay. This chic tucked-away hotel is a top spot if you're looking to get away from it all, and for k...

SEA SAFFRON: Serving intimate wine and gastronomy tours with emblematic views of Valencia

Late Autumn gathering in bubbles feels as indulgent as ever right now. WFH life and Saino's home delivery freeing up time to languish in the preparation of really simple, special dishes. Clicking through Valencia’s gastronomic tours for foodie inspir...

CITIZENM TOWER OF LONDON: One of the best views in town from this funky spot – with rooms from £80

I raised the blackout blinds in my room to one of the best hotel views I've seen in a good while.From my bed, I could survey the 900-year-old Tower of London's turrets and thick fortress walls.It was an overcast day, but the historic spot looks pretty epic on ...

THE MANDRAKE HOTEL: A peaceful rainforest oasis amid the madness of Covid-19 with restaurant, rooms and wellness sessions

'It doesn't even feel like we're in London!' my friend exclaimed, as I showed her around the jungle-like innards of The Mandrake Hotel in Fitzrovia. If you've never set foot in this salubrious lair then I encourage you to, especially if you're looking for a b...

THE RESIDENT: Covent Garden outpost of this slick hotel reopens with Covid-19 safety measures in place

I hadn't stayed in a London hotel since February so I was unsure what to expect in the times of the coronavirus. But after checking out the reopened The Resident hotel in Covent Garden, I can say with all honesty that I feel confident to go hotelling again. ...

PAGE8: A smart, simple hotel next to the National Portrait Gallery – with a tart menu

Scrap the humble pillow chocolate, it's all about tart at the new Page8 hotel in London. On walking into my spacious deluxe double corner room on the third floor of the centrally located hotel, I was surprised to find a slice of chocolate tart waiting for me....

LNER FIRST CLASS: G&Ts served to your table, big armchairs and delicious hot meals

I regularly use the LNER (London North Eastern Railway) train service from London to Lincolnshire but usually travel by standard class. But in a bid to see what I was missing 'on the other side', I recently upgraded to First Class. The experience was much p...

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