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Cambodia’s New Dawn, 50 Years On From the Start of the Khmer Rouge Regime
Sarah Rodrigues discovers a transformed Cambodia that's ripe for exploration. Read her informative guide and review of FFC Angkor Avani below.
Nothing displays a country’s confidence in tourism quite like a state-of-the art new airport - especially when it’s been designed by one of the most admired and influential architects in the world.
In this case, the architects are Foster & Partners and the airport is in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. With an emphasis on natural light, its soaring curves reference the country’s temples and...
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Film Star Fabulous: Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
Located in the heart of Cannes, Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes is the crown jewel of the Côte d’Azur. Just a stone’s throw away from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, this palace-hotel is the go-to for Hollywood’s great and good to rest their heads during the glittering festivities. Just in time for this year’s festival, the imposing white hotel has undergone a £5 million revamp, paying homage to the hotel’s Art Deco roots.
Liquid Gold at Villa Nai 3.3
The Dalmatian island of Dugi Otok is a landscape of contrasts,where rugged coastlines and dramatic cliffs meet tranquil turquoise waters. Amid the luscious greenery stretches, there’s a hidden gem. Villa Nai 3.3 is built into the cliffside, camouflaged by its own colour palette. Driving up the winding path, there are around 1,000 olive trees set among the sprawling 40,000 sqm grove. These olive groves have existed for 500 years, but it wasn’t until 2021 that civil engineer Goran Morović reconceptualised the space as an agro-tourism destination.
Discovering the Quiet Elegance of Atzaró Agroturismo...
Tucked away in the honey-hued hills of Ibiza’s bucolic north, where citrus trees perfume the breeze and ancient olive groves whisper their age-old secrets, lies Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel, a place where time slows, senses awaken, and the soul exhales. It’s hard to believe such tranquillity lies just 25 minutes from Ibiza airport. After an easy flight from Gatwick, my husband and I arrived for a two-night escape to this rural idyll, where natural luxury is not an affectation, but a way of life.
Gastronomic Girona: Hostal de la Gavina
There’s a lot to draw you to Hostal de La Gavina. This charming family-run hotel overlooks the coast of S’Agaró in a picturesque gated enclave. Since opening in 1932, this majestic hotel, imbued with old-school glamour, has played host to a veritable list of A-Listers from Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga.
The Adria: A Discreet Sanctuary in South Kensington
Tucked away on a peaceful, tree-lined street in the heart of South Kensington, The Adria feels like you've been handed the keys to a private London townhouse. The moment I stepped through its elegant white stucco façade, I was enveloped by a sense of quiet luxury. There’s something about the atmosphere here: refined yet unpretentious, curated but comforting.
A Serene Spa Break at South Lodge
Set within 92 acres of undulating Sussex countryside, South Lodge is an idyllic staycation spot, grounded in nature. The spa — a sustainable, architectural haven designed to echo the bucolic surroundings — is testament to this connection with the stunning location.