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Checking In | The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago stands out in an area not short on skyscrapers thanks to its Cubist-inspired facade and modern design.
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Looking for a sanctuary in the heart of Chicago? The Royal Sonesta River North Chicago certainly ticks the boxes
Read moreChecking In | Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago
The Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago is a great base for first timers to the Windy City thanks to its super central location
Read moreCHECKING IN | FREEMASONS AT WISWELL
It’s safe to say that Lancashire knows how to do a good gastropub – three of the region’s pubs came in the top 10 in…
Read moreCHECKING IN | MAMA SHELTER LA DEFENSE
We recently got our croissant, natural wine and gooey cheese fix by hopping over the channel to Paris. It doesn’t matter what time of year…
Read moreChecking In | The BoTree
The BoTree hotel in Marylebone is all about conscious luxury living set across its 199 rooms including 30 suites
Read moreCHECKING IN | NATIVE MANCHESTER
We’ve been to Manchester so many times that it does feel like a home away from home, and that feeling only deepens with a stay…
Read moreCHECKING IN | HOTEL WALLACE
Whether you’re a first timer or regular across the Channel, a trip to Paris is always a good idea. A short train from St Pancras…
Read moreCHECKING IN | MONKEY ISLAND ESTATE
What is now the Monkey Island Estate Hotel in Bray-on-Thames has a colourful history – the unusual name may date back hundreds of years to…
Read moreCHECKING IN | UXUA CASA
UXUA Casa is a hotel that’s been on our bucket list for a while. Located in the northern coastal village of Trancoso in Brazil, the…
Read moreCHECKING IN | EMILIANO RIO
“At the Copa, Copacabana / the hottest spot north of Havana”…..oh the irony given it rained for four nights and five days non stop during…
Read moreCHECKING IN | FASANO SAO PAULO
Fasano is one of Brazil’s foremost hospitality groups, comprising several 5-star hotels and restaurants across the country. It all began in São Paulo way back…
Read moreCHECKING IN | EMILIANO SAO PAULO
Located in the well-heeled neighbourhood of Jardins, Emiliano São Paulo is a great hotel to ease yourself into the city, which at sometimes can be…
Read moreCHECKING IN | HOME HOTEL BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires is a huge city, made up of a ton of different neighbourhoods, though undoubtably it’s Palermo that’s most the hipster of them all,…
Read moreTHE ISLAND GUIDE TO KOH MOOK
Koh Mook or Koh Muk is a tiny island in the Andaman Sea off the West Coast of Thailand. To get there you make your…
Read moreCHECKING IN | RAFFLES SINGAPORE
There can be no doubting that Raffles Singapore is one of the most famous, most iconic hotels in the world. Founded way back in 1887…
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Where to Eat in Manchester
Manchester’s food scene is on fire, with an explosion of exciting new openings, so here’s where to eat in Manchester right now
Read more8 Wild Swimming Spots Near London
If you venture just a little bit further out of London, there are some beaut spots for wild swimming where you can cool off with a dip
Read moreTHE BEST BEACHES IN THE UK
We may not have the uninterrupted blue skies and high temperatures of Barbados or Bali but the UK is home to some beautiful beaches, and…
Read moreTHE BEST COUNTRY RETREATS
If you want to get away for a break but you don’t want to be packed on a plane or stay in a busy hotel,…
Read moreTHE BEST SEASIDE TOWNS IN THE UK
Holidays abroad are fun but they’re also a lot more hassle. Not only do we have some beautiful beaches in the UK but we’ve got…
Read moreTHE BEST CAMPSITES IN THE UK
Hotels and Airbnbs across the country have been booked solid thanks to people holidaying closer to home, meaning that campsites (and glamp-sites) have become more…
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Where to Eat and Drink in Charleston
As a holiday destination, Charleston really ticks a lot of boxes. Here’s where to eat in Charleston – yes there’s plenty of seafood and BBQ
Read moreHow to Holiday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai has a reputation for luxury living, flashy nightlife, endless sunshine and viral chocolate – but you don’t have to blow the budget
Read moreWhere to Eat in Berlin
Berlin’s dining scene is finally a reason in itself to take a trip to the city, so here’s where to eat in Berlin
Read more7 Days Cruising the Caribbean with NCL | One Epic Adventure
If you’re looking for a fun, stress-free way to explore multiple destinations without compromising on luxury, cruising with NCL is the way
Read moreCambodia | Beyond Temples and Tragedy
Cambodia is so much more than its past and we uncovered some of the layers that make this country truly unforgettable…
Read moreHow to Do Singapore Like a Local
From the best hotels to stay in and the sights not to miss to the must-try hawker centres and restaurants, here’s how to do Singapore right
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