Behind the (iron) curtain of Belarus’ first luxury hotel
Waldorf Astoria Minsk opens after six years of secretive construction in one of Europe’s most isolated capitals. Belarus has lifted the veil on its first luxury hotel after years of construction shrouded in secrecy. The Waldorf Astoria Minsk, built at a rumoured cost of $250 million, quietly opened its doors on 18 December in a […]
Top 10 cities of 2025 revealed – Paris leads while Bangkok crushes records
Paris claims fifth consecutive crown while Bangkok shatters records with 30 million arrivals. Paris has done it again – for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year, the French capital claims the title of the world’s most attractive city. But when it comes to visitor numbers, a different destination steals the show entirely. Bangkok welcomed a jaw-dropping […]
Italy’s Orient Express just announced a New Year’s journey – but you’ll need to be quick
La Dolce Vita Orient Express offers a three-day New Year’s escape from Rome to Venice – but exclusivity comes at a price Still at a loss for how to spend New Year’s? Italy’s offering an answer that unfolds entirely on rails. The La Dolce Vita Orient Express’ ‘Whispers at Midnight’ itinerary departs Rome on 30 […]
United States to launch luxury train experience next month
Two restored rail cars to offer European-style opulence on iconic Amtrak routes in January, with tickets priced up to $18,000. The United States is set to rival Europe’s legendary luxury rail journeys with the launch of Halloway’s exclusive train carriages, which will debut on two of America’s most scenic routes in January 2026. Two meticulously […]
Spa breaks & Christmas markets: must-book European Winter destinations of 2025
From Alpine hot springs to candle-lit Roman baths, explore Europe’s ultimate relaxing yet festive getaways. As the winter chill slices through Europe’s air, a new ritual emerges: swap the last sun-drenched beach post for “steam-and-stroll” weekends where the real heat is found in mineral pools and candle-lit baths. This winter, the continent’s most-booked cities for […]
InterContinental unveils landmark resort in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
Luxury hotel brand opens 275-room property within Vietnam’s dramatic UNESCO World Heritage landscape. InterContinental has opened its latest flagship property overlooking the emerald waters and limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, marking the luxury brand’s seventh Vietnamese outpost as it approaches its 80th anniversary in 2026. The 275-room InterContinental Halong Bay Resort blends contemporary luxury […]
