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A Long Weekend in Lille – What to See, Where to Stay & Eat
A Long Weekend in Lille – What to See, Where to Stay & Eat

Historic charm, local flavours, and walkable streets — a long weekend in Lille offers a stylish escape in northern France. Here’s what to see, where to stay, and what to eat.

A Fashionable Long Weekend in Paris
A Fashionable Long Weekend in Paris

Paris in spring and summer calls for style. Explore our SS 2025 guide to curated exhibitions, elegant hotels, and refined dining — and plan your perfect escape.

The Luxembourg Palace: A Place to Pause
The Luxembourg Palace: A Place to Pause

Discover the serene Luxembourg Palace and Garden in the heart of Paris' left bank. hidden gem for travellers and locals alike.

The Travel

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Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii MCMLXXII – Restoration Review
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii MCMLXXII – Restoration Review

A full review of Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii — the 4K concert film restoration that sharpens a classic. We explore the original performance, what’s changed in the new mix, and why Pompeii remains forever linked to the Floyd.

Dreaming of a Desert Trip 2016
Dreaming of a Desert Trip 2016

One stage. Six concerts. Three nights. Desert Trip billed itself as a once in a lifetime event. Big words perhaps but with this line-up, few could argue with it.

The wrecking crew - the greatest band you've never heard of.
The wrecking crew - the greatest band you've never heard of.

Some of the greatest songs of the Sixties and Seventies were played by the Wrecking Crew. You'll know the songs, but not the band - until now.

The Song

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The Best Places to Eat in Bath (2025 Edition)
The Best Places to Eat in Bath (2025 Edition)

From Bathonian breakfasts to elegant dinners, these are our favourite places to eat in Bath right now. Tried, tested, and worth booking. Read the full guide.

A First Night Favourite: Dining at Maison de la Truffe, Paris
A First Night Favourite: Dining at Maison de la Truffe, Paris

Less than ten minutes from Sofitel Le Faubourg, Maison de la Truffe is our go-to for a relaxed first-night dinner in Paris. Truffles optional, charm guaranteed. Read the full review and see why this has become a ritual stop in our Paris weekends.

An Evening at Le Cinq: Elegance and Ease at the George V
An Evening at Le Cinq: Elegance and Ease at the George V

A refined, first-hand review of our dinner at Le Cinq — the three Michelin-starred restaurant at the Four Seasons George V in Paris. An evening of elegance, flavour, and flawless hospitality.

The Food & Wine

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Hotel de Rome Berlin Review – A Grand Stay in Mitte
Hotel de Rome Berlin Review – A Grand Stay in Mitte

A beautifully located hotel in the heart of Berlin with elegant rooms, rooftop views, and Italian dining — but service that didn’t always meet expectations. Read our full Hotel de Rome review with personal notes, highlights, and photos.

Taking the Waters: A Stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel
Taking the Waters: A Stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel

One of the only hotels in the UK with direct access to natural thermal waters, The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers a peaceful retreat right in the heart of Bath. Here’s what to expect from a stay — and whether it’s worth the premium.

Hotel Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg: A Familiar Favourite with Room to Rethink
Hotel Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg: A Familiar Favourite with Room to Rethink

From the bold art in our suite to the glass-roofed lobby dressed in couture, Sofitel Le Faubourg offers more than a bed for the night. It’s a hotel that leans into elegance — quietly confident, perfectly placed, and well-suited to a fashionable long weekend in Paris.

Our latest Luxury Hotel Reviews

Art for Art’s Sake - What Caught our Eye?

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Turner’s Vision at Petworth: Light, Landscape, and Legacy
Turner’s Vision at Petworth: Light, Landscape, and Legacy

A first look at Turner’s Vision at Petworth, a major new exhibition celebrating 250 years since the artist’s birth — with rarely seen works shown in the house and landscape that inspired them.

A Visit to Louvre Couture: A Fashion Exhibition Like No Other
A Visit to Louvre Couture: A Fashion Exhibition Like No Other

Louvre Couture wasn’t just an exhibition — it was a journey through centuries of style, blending high fashion with history in the grandest of settings. From Chanel and Dior to McQueen and Margiela, every gallery offered something unexpected.

TOUS LÉGER! A Burst of Colour and Light at the Musée du Luxembourg
TOUS LÉGER! A Burst of Colour and Light at the Musée du Luxembourg

Jazz mosaics, blue goddesses, and a riot of colour in the heart of Paris—Tous Léger! isn’t your typical modern art show. Here’s what we found.