Villa Marina Capri Hotel & Spa
A distinctive addition to the city's skyline, this sexy, chic boutique hotel offers easy access to all Capri has to offer. Impeccable service, luxurious rooms and all the essential amenities of which a traveller could dream.
JKitchen
One of the Jetset? This perpetual hotspot housed in a villa that is also one of the island’s most sought-after hotels, serves up simple but ultra-stylish fare. Staples include thin-crust pizza and spaghetti alle vongole. Come for the minimalist-chic décor, stay for the vibe.
Anema e Core
Smack dab in central Capri, on a busy street that’s thronged night and day, there’s an unassuming, insignificant doorway that’s easily missed. Behind it lies Capri’s most fashionable nightclub, favourite hangout of pop stars, politicians, multimillionaires, TV stars, philosophers, top models and the occasional drunken royal.
SEYCHELLES
North Island Hotel
Located 30 kilometres from Mahé, North Island is a private 11-villa luxury resort complete with lounge, dining room, library, health spa, gym and eternity pool. It also features a world-class diving centre.
Café des Arts
The best seafood restaurant on Praslin, if not the Seychelles, the Café may not have any étoiles but eat there and you’ll leave wondering why. Set beachside on the beautiful Côte d’Or, decorated with paintings and sculptures by local artists, this is one à la carte experience you’ll never forget.
Konoba Lounge
Facing the sea at the edge of Roche Caïman and overlooking Eden Island, this place serves up a heavenly panorama of sea and sky. Modern and incredibly stylish, this airy, open after-dark spot is the best place to relax.
SEVILLE
Alfonso XIII Hotel
Ever since it opened in 1928, the Alfonso has been the place those in the know prefer to go. Originally built to house VIPs invited to the Ibero-American Expo, the hotel’s distinctive Mudéjar-style architecture - sweeping arches, decorative brickwork, wrought-ironwork, ornamental towers and glorious tiles – adds immeasurably to the city’s charm.
El Espigón
Right in the heart of El Porvenir, this is one of Seville’s most emblematic restaurants. Serving up a wide variety of regional specialities - the fish is truly spectacular - it’s located in an old and atmospheric Andalusian house.
Bullfighting (April – October)
Though wildly controversial these days, bullfighting is very much alive in Seville, its historical birthplace. Tournaments begin at the end of Semana Santa and continue through to the Autumn Feria although you should be aware that there are no fights in July and August. Bloody but disturbingly beautiful, this is a tradition that may not last much longer.
BODRUM
Kempinski Barbaros Bay
Set in a quiet location, overlooking Gokova Bay, this stylish, modern hotel is the epitome of luxe living. Each of the tastefully-appointed rooms enjoys such panoramic views of the Aegean that you may never leave the balcony.
Tuti
Following a recent renovation by Dan Kwan, who introduced acres of browns and blues, dining in this chic open-kitchen restaurant is a real treat. Enjoy Rudolf Van Nunen’s clever takes on classic Turkish and international dishes in one of the 8-person dining rooms for a truly private affair.
MASAI MARA
Porini Mara Camp
Located in the exclusive 7,000-hectare reserve of Ol Kinyei, one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, this intimate camp has 6 shady, spacious guest tents with en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy drives in 4x4s, sundowners at scenic viewing points and escorted walks with Maasai guides. Strict limits on vehicles ensure visitors can view the wildlife without distraction.
Horse-Riding Safaris
Rather ride? A few days on horseback is the best way to experience the wilderness and gets you closer to wildlife than you could, even by walking. Accompanied by professional (armed) guides, your safety is always guaranteed.
PORQUEROLLES
Le Mas du Langoustier
A sanctuary of gastronomy hidden amongst pines and eucalyptus trees, this is an exceptional Provençal residence, full of antique furniture and it’s a marvellous place to stay. The fifty beautifully refurbished rooms are just the place to unwind with a glass of the island’s own Rosé.
L’Olivier
Le Mas’ crown jewel, this highly regarded restaurant serves up of some the best Mediterranean and Provençal cuisine you’ll find anywhere in southern France.
Plage d’Argent
Porquerolles is spoiled when it comes to beaches but this pine-shaded beauty is hands down one of the best.
DUBROVNIK
Dubrovnik Palace
A luxurious spa, superb food, beautifully-appointed rooms, the Palace is the epitome of Adriatic elegance. Its dramatic cliff top location, above the aromatic forests of Petka, affords it spectacular views in every direction.
360°
This sophisticated harbourside oasis serves diners up a conundrum. What is most outstanding? Chef Jeffrey Vella’s mouthwatering contemporary cuisine or the amazing view of Dubrovnik’s historic core? Puzzle if you like, we love them both.
Lokrum
Just southeast of Dubrovnik, the richly wooded, heritage-studded island of Lokum is unforgettable. Walk pine-shaded trails, visit the monastery or lounge by some of the clearest sea you’ve ever seen and take a dip in the island’s own ‘dead sea’ – for a tiny place, Lokum has a lot going on.
