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Why IFC Residence Is Shanghai’s Best Luxury Stay for Longer Visits
For those planning more than just a weekend in Shanghai, IFC Residence offers something many luxury hotels cannot - a genuine sense of home. Combining spacious apartment-style living with five-star hotel service, it has become our top recommendation for families, business travellers and anyone wanting to experience Shanghai comfortably without compromising on luxury.
Each apartment has been carefully designed to feel less like temporary accommodation and more like a beautifully appointed home. Fully equipped kitchens complete with a dishwasher and laundry facilities allow guests to settle into daily life with ease, while generous living spaces, elegant bedrooms, modern finishes and attentive concierge service provide all the luxuries one would expect from a five-star...
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Greenland: Navigating the final frontier with HX Expeditions
24th August 2026
Greenland has frequently been the subject of many headlines lately. But more often than not, geopolitical reasons have dominated over stories concerning the island’s natural beauty. The island, which is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, boasts striking Arctic landscapes, a dynamic Inuit culture, and rare wildlife-watching opportunities. As there are generally no roads connecting the towns in Greenland, the best way to explore this final frontier is by cruising with the likes of HX Expeditions.
Meet Claire Watson-Armstrong, the Charismatic Châtelaine...
17th August 2026
As a teen, Claire Thorburn had already - unbeknown to her - ‘met’ her future mother-in-law over the phone. “I had a holiday job in the village shop and I took a call from a lady asking for two clean eggs,” she recalls. “I was a bit confused, and explained that we only sold eggs in boxes of six or twelve. She said that either six or twelve would be fine.” The caller was Lady Armstrong, the then-châtelaine of Bamburgh Castle, a 12th century Norman Keep, which overlooks a glorious stretch of Northumbrian beach. When the fifteen-year-old Claire went to her boss to relay the details of the order, she remembers, he exclaimed, “Ye daft tatty, she means Kleenex - tissues, not eggs!”
What’s On Our Radar This Month: August 2026
10th August 2026
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month - the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this August.
Rural Renewal: Why Louma Country Hotel Makes For a...
7th August 2026
Social media has the capacity to bring people together, foster global interaction, and act as a source of entertainment. But there’s a murky underside that’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. From misinformation and addiction to ‘doomscrolling’, multiple platforms and apps have been shown to negatively impact our mental health and wellbeing.
Sediba Sa Rona: A New Lesson on Luxury Botswana Safaris
4th August 2026
I arrived in Botswana hoping to see elephants. Hoping is a stretch – it was the reason I was so intent on visiting the country. Not to sound ungrateful, but not one or two from a distance, either. I wanted to see a herd in their natural habitat. I won’t hold the suspense: I did indeed see them, exactly how I had hoped (manifested). But, as it turned out, Botswana had more than that rare sighting in store for me.
Paris is the City Break Everyone Has Been Getting Wrong –...
30th July 2026
There are certain travel "truths" that seem to endure regardless of whether anyone has checked if they're still true. Venice is too crowded. Santorini has been Instagrammed to death. And Paris? Paris, everyone knows, should be avoided in summer. The reasoning is familiar enough. It's hot. The locals decamp to the coast for les grandes vacances. Half the restaurants close. The Métro becomes a sauna, and every tourist in Europe seems to be queuing beneath the Mona Lisa.