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Journal
Situated on the Costa Blanca and spanning over 120 miles of coastline, the Alicante province is quite the utopia for travellers in search of sun, sea, and sand. Its proximity to the Mediterranean and some 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, coupled...
Amsterdam
Soho House Amsterdam is the latest opening for the private members’ club pioneers who are adding to their impressive arsenal of fancy restaurants, cinemas, workspaces, spas, and hotels; a portfolio of properties dominated by style and...
Playa del Carmen
Spying the Caribbean's dazzling turquoise in the near distance whilst being handed an ice-cold margarita made with Xtabentún—an anise liqueur from the surrounding Yucatán region—you realise here, set between sea and lush jungle, that you can...
Dispatches
Baby, it's cold outside. There are certain urges impressed upon us this time of year: mulled wine, snug gloves, roaring pub fires ... but what of thermal waters and peak pampering? The relaxation and nourishment of spas may seem a distinctly...
Sitges
You'll find the coastal town of Sitges just a short drive or train ride from Barcelona's city centre, yet (especially in the summer) it can feel a million miles away; with its numerous beaches, sweeping promenade, and historical sites. Renowned for...
Spain
Hit by mass tourism in the 1960s, Playa del Inglés changed almost overnight; from unspoiled beach town to one with more foreigners than locals — all flocking in their droves to make the most of the year-round fine weather, party scene and low...
London
* Now known as Sea Containers London To anyone not well-versed in both the hospitality industry and London landmarks, the name Mondrian London at Sea Containers is just a nonsensical string of words, but it's possible at least a...
Miami
Clandestine in nature, yet close to the allure of 305's key happenings, The Standard Hotel and Spa Miami Beach radiates covert halcyon milieu from its waterfront backdrop of Belle Isle. An atmosphere unique in comparison to the brand's Los Angeles...
Melbourne
Romance. Reflection. Remembrance. These are the three principles on which David Parsons, lead designer with Florida design studio Tatron, based the Park Hyatt Melbourne. Uninspired by other international hotels which seem to have little identity or...
Hampshire
In the heart of William I's late-11th century hunting playground, the New Forest, just outside the village of Lyndhurst, resides Lime Wood hotel. Surrounded by dense woodland, scenic meadows, regal splendour - the boutique country house lies amid...
Melbourne
The Prince (of Wales) Hotel is a St Kilda favourite, having occupied a place as one of Melbourne's grandest hotels since it was built the late 19th Century. Designer Megan Hounslow was involved in renovations in the 1990s, and has been back with...
Kuala Lumpur
Tally-ho old chap. Once the setting for high society soirées and government gatherings, The Majestic Hotel bid farewell in a sorry state, closing its doors in 1983. The years that followed saw local art galleries make occasional use of the...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
Dubai - a city of superlatives, where innovation meets tradition against a glittering skyline of architectural feats. If you've got your sights set on a visit to this opulent oasis in the desert, there are some crucial things you should know before...
Dispatches
Thanks to social media, artists all around the world may reach a wider audience. Instagram has become a popular platform for artists, who mostly use it to connect with fans and, perhaps, potential buyers. Whether you're an oil painter or a...
Dispatches
Fire safety certification is vital. It's part of risk management for any building, organization, or fire protection system. In a fire, the value of adequate safety measures cannot be overstated. The certification process verifies that your facility...
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When choosing underfloor heating, it is very important to pay attention to the technical parameters of such a system. It must be appropriate for the type of flooring and the specifics of the room. Such a system must be easy to install, safe and...