72 % of adults chronically tired – Small Luxury Hotels of the World unveils ‘Wellbeing Collection’
Luxury travel’s new refrain? Real rest is the ultimate indulgence as burnout rises. Timed precisely for International Relaxation Day, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its Wellbeing Collection: a handpicked ensemble of fifteen global hotels where hospitality is inherently therapeutic, and a focus on wellbeing palpable in every detail. This move is […]
Move over Dubai. Which UAE destination is a new luxury contender?
With nature, culture and growing luxury developments, can this emirate contend with established rivals Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Armani’s landmark announcement of the world’s first Armani Beach Residences signals Ras Al Khaimah’s transformation from the UAE’s overlooked northern emirate into a compelling luxury destination rivalling Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Italian fashion house partners with […]
Which capital is 2025’s best remote work destination?
This city has just beat Budapest and Rio to top the 2025 digital nomad rankings. The Japanese capital of Tokyo has been crowned the world’s leading “workcation” city for 2025, usurping last year’s champion Budapest, Hungary in a comprehensive ranking that reflects the growing appetite for remote work travel hybrid lifestyles. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil […]
Seven best Edinburgh whisky bars – an expert guide
From members’ clubs to historic pubs, our guide reveals the finest establishments where this national spirit takes centre stage. It might be Fringe Festival season but it’s more than just performances attracting crowds to historic Edinburgh. The picturesque birthplace of Scotch whisky offers an unparalleled journey through the amber nectar that has defined Scottish culture, […]
Beating burnout? The 10 best mindful travel destinations for 2025
From serene temple sanctuaries to nature-immersive locales, here are the ten most popular destinations for a peaceful reset, backed by data. As summer approaches, a growing number of travellers are skipping bucket-list blitzes for something more elusive: mindful calm. A new global study by Blakk Smoke ranks the world’s top destinations for mindful travel in […]
At $50,000, is this Scotland’s most luxurious whisky experience?
Diageo’s two day bespoke Johnnie Walker Vault experience is making waves in ultra luxury tourism. It’s not every day that you get invited to bottle your soul in a whisky. But at 145 Princes Street, behind a velvet-draped threshold and beneath the tourist footfall of Edinburgh, Diageo has opened a portal to exactly that. The […]
