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Founded by Egyptian businessman Karim El Chiaty, Anandes announces itself with a whisper rather than a fanfare. Set into a Chora hillside, it is close enough to wander into Mykonos Town, far enough for serenity.
Long dismissed as a five-star destination with three-star hotels, this nation of 115 islands scattered across the western Indian Ocean has transformed itself, marrying lush foliage, protected wildlife and endless white sand with true luxury.
Built to host dignitaries and now a 390-room hotel, the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental commands its own 1.3km private white-sand beach on the Gulf, moments from the capital's fashion stores and fine dining.
Opened beside the World Trade Centre, the twin-tower complex suspends a 205-metre bridge a hundred metres above the city, housing two Kerzner hotels and the UAE's longest infinity pool.
Only the 12th Peninsula in 157 years, this Peter Marino-designed new-build delivers 190 rooms, a subterranean spa and chef Claude Bosi's Brooklands, three decades after Kadoorie began hunting for the perfect site.
Eight years in the making, Atlantis, The Royal is unlike any resort before it. Having enjoyed the original Atlantis, The Palm, our writer wondered whether Dubai truly needed a second, then discovered something altogether different.
The Mandarin Oriental Doha is a hotel that seemingly took forever to open. First announced in 2005, its construction began back in 2006, only for the global economic downturn of 2008 to put a spanner in the works, halting the project until a little after Qatar had been awarded the 2022 …
Amanresorts currently boasts 34 properties around the world, but for Aman Junkies looking for a getaway in Europe that’s got most of the flavour of the original Amanpuri of Phuket, then there’s only one place to go – the Amanzoe in Greece. Why? Because the group’s other two properties i…
Monaco is one of those places that I’d imagine most of you readers know rather well. I certainly thought I did, but – after a recent visit at the invitation of SBM – I realised there was still much for me to learn. For example, did you know that Monaco wasn’t always the petite two-squar…
What makes a hotel great? Clearly space, design, service and amenities all play their part but given the top tier of the industry is all too aware that they’re competing on these points, the difference – more often than not – comes down to details and the coalescence of all those import…
Al Maryah Island is fast becoming Abu Dhabi's hottest address, drawing LPM, the Four Seasons and Zuma. The latest arrival is a beautifully designed, modestly sized yet thoroughly impressive commercial space created for Apple.
Going to Disney World is a childhood rite of passage, no doubt about that. And you’re reminded of this as you drive in from Orlando’s international airport because there’s a huge and colourful gateway spread across the motorway that reads: “Walt Disney World, The Most Magical Place on E…