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The best hotels and restaurants of 2017: the places you...

We are bringing to you a series of posts rounding up the whirlwind that has been 2017. Whether it is beauty products, restaurants, hotels or film & TV, we bring you our favourites from the past 12 months. The best hotels that we have chosen to share with you are a wide variety, from a stunning picturesque property with sprawling gardens, to a treehouse in Sweden. We have got our 3 favourites that we think you will love, for their sheer luxury and unique features.

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Featuring Gili Lankanfushi – a sanctuary hidden from the world

This is a sanctuary hidden from the world, where you are invited to literally kick your shoes off and let go of any stresses or worries of the world. Their ‘no news, no shoes’ ethos means that your footwear is placed in a little canvas bag during the short 20-minute boat ride to the resort, allowing you to just be casual and comfortable your entire stay.

Review of Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons goes...

Coupled with an exquisite dining experience and stellar service that makes one want to linger on, Raymond Blanc's Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons, is the ideal place for a short getaway that ticks off all of the boxes in luxury, comfort, dining, intimacy, and pure warmth that can be felt from head, toe to heart. There is an obvious reason that guests come back here - the staff, who are at the cornerstone of Belmond La Manoir. Every guest that arrives here are treated with genuine attention without being too obtrusive or awkward. Its staff are behind the scenes and do somehow magically appear whenever one needs assistance even when least expected. They give guests that accommodating reassurance and the undivided attention which ultimately leads to a feeling of being in great hands and welcomed, an aspect that seems to be so crucially defining of a guests stay.

Rooftop Bars to Visit this Winter: A Syabrite Guide

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Review of Visit the Residence: The perfect family getaway in the...

We returned home feeling completely rejuvenated and relaxed. From the mesmerizing colour of the water to the mouth-watering local cuisine, everything oozed luxury. For the first part of our trip, we stayed at The Residence, an exclusive and secluded retreat of unparalleled beauty in Falhumaafushi, a pristine island located in Huvadhoo Atoll one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world.  After a 10-hour flight with our little boy, we were greeted by a representative from the Residence who took our luggage away for us and escorted us to the air-conditioned lounge. The hotel is located 242 miles south of Male International Airport, so after a cold drink, we boarded the scenic 55-minute flight to Kooddoo airport. This was then followed by a short mini-bus ride and speedboat direct to the resort.

Shoryu Ramen: London's Best Minimalist Noodle Bars

Conveniently located by Old Street station, Shoryu Ramen is the perfect spot to stop off and grab some dinner with a friend after work. The intimately spaced restaurant has a busy city vibe with friendly and efficient customer service. As soon as you walk in you are welcomed with the staff bellowing "Irasshaimase!" whilst banging a drum.

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Review of Raasay’s while we wait whisky review

R&B Distillery, which stands for Raasay and Borders, is creating the concept while waiting for Raasay Distillery to rise beneath Dùn Caan. By working with a Highland distillery the brand has created a single malt demonstrating its whisky making skills and a “tantalising taster representative of what’s to come.” R&B's third batch is bottled at the strength of 46% abv and is naturally colours and non-chill filtered. This is achieved by blending two expressions from one distillery; one peated, one unpeated. The whisky is French oak Tuscan wine casks from three vineyards that produce Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The first release finished in red wine casks for eight weeks, while the second release finished for 18 months. With the third release, the two finishes were combined in order to achieve the perfect balance. The result is a light and interesting, but fledgling flavour. With an amber nectar colour, the taste is quite smoky and wood-like, with a hint of caramel and the warm and round sweetness of vanilla.

Review of Gin lovers unite with ask for Janice and graphic bar...

So we headed down to find out what the deal was with The Graphic Bar’s residency at Ask For Janice and we were blown away. Ask for Janice are based near Smithfield Market in east London, and pride themselves on their gin selection. With over 50 variations, many of which local, it’s not hard to see why. Graphic bar is permanently located in SoHo and has a counter on their website notifying visitors that they currently have 305 types of gin on their shelves. However, they have also recently taken up residence in the basement of Ask For Janice. When we arrived at Ask For Janice we were greeted and guided down the stairs to the basement bar where the venue just came alive. It was dark and atmospheric with most of the light coming from behind the bar, with the other main light source being the giant neon sign on the wall Spelling out Ask For Janice which was surrounded by tonnes of polaroids of previous customers.

Is this London's Best Rooftop Bar?

Boasting the city's first rooftop ice rink, as well as an ice hockey penalty shootout and a wide range of street food and drinks, Skylight at Wapping's Tobacco Dock is THE place to be this winter.