Not only is it the same sun that shines on the Mediterranean beaches as on the Swiss Alps but, instead of trash, crowds, traffic and hazzle, there is the stark contrast of the silence, space and relaxation of Europe's highest mountains. I soon discovered which of the two holidays I would find the more restorative writes Adam Jacot de Boinod. What I...

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site. Its collection of living plants, trees and shrubs, either 'growing out' or in the glasshouses and nurseries, comprise the largest and most diverse collection in the world. A very short stroll from the botanical gardens, Kew itself has a delightful village feel with good ...

Abu Dhabi has achieved a record 7% rise in the number of hotel guest arrivals over the first four months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf. Abu Dhabi has been named the second-best city in the world to live, work and do b...

​ The Trianon Palace Versailles, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, has been ranked Top Resort Hotel in France in Travel + Leisure's 2017 World's Best Awards. With a 94.91% score, the Versailles hotel was rewarded for 'its exceptional quality of service and its unparalleled historic location, next to the Château de Versailles', and still close to Paris. The ...

The LaLiT London has become the latest addition to the Small Luxury Hotels of the World portfolio of properties. Opened in February 2017 it is the first overseas venture for New Delhi-based hotel company The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. The LaLiT London is the result of a five-year restoration that has seen the renovation of a derelict Grade II li...

The Reverie Saigon has partnered with Sophie's Art Tour and Salon Saigon to offer Pearls of Saigon', full-day exploration of the city's museums, galleries and artists' studios. Known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' the city has been through a colonial rule and war-torn past and is now emerging as one of Asia's most dynamic destinations. Pearls of Sai...