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TravelMay 22, 2025<May 22, 2025

Hotel du Couvent, Nice

Firstly, be sure to call their Concierge ahead of time in order to be escorted into the pedestrianized zone of the centre of Nice….

newsFebruary 5, 2025<February 18, 2025

Travel Trends and New Hotels for 2025

A new year, a new adventure awaits. Travel in 2025 seems to reflect a return to adventure and nostalgia. Whether that be or new…

TravelOctober 29, 2024<May 22, 2025

Maldives Travel Guide

The overriding question I received when I got back from the Maldives was; “Was it really worth it”? The dreamy, palm-tree oasis of the…

TravelFebruary 16, 2024<February 5, 2025

What’s New in Travel 2024

This post is to round up all things travel for 2024. New hotels, destinations and travel trends for the year ahead. We are always amazed…

TravelSeptember 25, 2023<February 16, 2024

Evian Resort: A few days on Lake Geneva

A quick one hour’s drive from Geneva Airport, the 5* Evian Resort (AKA Hotel Royal), dominates the hillside overlooking Lake Geneva in beautiful Évian-les-Bains….

TravelMarch 6, 2023<March 6, 2023

Spotlight on Sri Lanka

Train rides through lush green rolling mountains, tea plantations, the cultural triangle, golden-sand beaches and year-round wildlife await you in this epic country. A…

newsFebruary 16, 2023<February 16, 2024

Travel Trends and New Hotels for 2023

New destinations, beautiful landscapes and sustainable travel rule in the year of 2023. This year, we are seeing travellers wanting adventurous, off-the-beaten-track getaways or…

TravelApril 11, 2022<February 16, 2023

Falling in Love with Reschio

When I was asked in July this year if I might have time to go and visit the newly-opened, highly anticipated Castello di Reschio…

newsFebruary 8, 2022<February 8, 2022

Magical Megève

We were recently lucky enough to escape to the slopes for two nights, to the beautiful Alpaga hotel in Megève. A mere hour and…

newsMay 4, 2021<January 28, 2022

The Best New Hotel Openings of 2021

Opened 1st May 2021, we are so excited to welcome One & Only’s first European hotel to the hotel scene. One & Only Portonovi…

TravelSeptember 8, 2020<May 6, 2021

Hot New Hotel Openings

It may seem slightly strange to be discussing new additions to the land of luxury hotels but, regardless of COVID, we feel it’s important…

TravelOctober 28, 2019<February 16, 2024

Travel to Oman

OVERVIEW When asked for a holiday destination that covers all bases, we often find ourselves recommending travel to Oman, which combines adventure and romance…

TravelJuly 9, 2019<February 16, 2024

Family Friendly Holidays

Family friendly holidays are an elusive faraway dream when you’re up to your ears in washing and screaming babies. Nowadays, we are used to…

TravelAugust 17, 2018<November 11, 2021

Luxury Winter Sun Escapes

Don’t these dark, cold nights and overwrought central heating just drive you mad? Us too. That’s why we devise a plan each winter to…

TravelMay 1, 2018<August 16, 2019

Hottest Hotels for 2018

From Turkish retreats to luxury hotels in Santorini, here’s our guide to the hottest hotels for 2018. TURKEY MAÇAKIZI BODRUM Turkey is back to its best…

newsNovember 30, 2017<February 2, 2018

Trip Preparation

SKI EQUIPMENT You can’t get much cooler on the slopes than when your goggles stand out. Cue these Oakley ski goggles, designed with…

TravelJuly 28, 2017<November 11, 2021

Top 5 Secret Spots for a Weekend Away

We believe in making the most of our weekends. We spoke to luxury grooming and fragrance boutique Brummells of London for our Top 5 Secret Spots For…

BlogJune 1, 2017<November 29, 2018

The Insider’s Guide to Ibiza

Ibiza’s Secret Spots Read on for the Insider’s Guide to Ibiza, taken from our Director’s recent article in Christies Luxury Defined: The Insider’s Guide…

BlogDecember 29, 2016<June 29, 2018

Heli Ski Destinations with a Difference

Luxury Defined spoke to expert Suzy Small, director of luxury travel company Mensos Concierg, for the inside scoop on where to find the ultimate mountain adventures…