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Welcome back to the world! A year ago I seriously doubted that I would be uttering these words again so soon, so perilous did our global situation seem. But here we are, free to go forth and travel again, and with a world of possibilities awaiting us. Our prolonged hibernation (it seems nicer than saying forced isolation) has taught me much about the human spirit’s capacity for resilience and hope. It has also instilled some practical lessons, like paying attention to expiry dates on things like passports, lest they lapse while you are not looking (of course I am referring to someone else; how ridiculous would it be for a travel editor not to have a valid passport?) When we started planning and creating this edition, we were in a…
THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST HOTEL OPENINGS AROUND THE WORLD Take a trip around the globe via our round-up of the hottest accommodation newcomers. Our list of places to check out in 2022 includes the One&Only Mandarina in Mexico (pictured left), The Londoner, located in the English capital, and Mamaka by Ovolo in Bali. UNDER-THE-RADAR NATIONAL PARKS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF It’s time to turn your travel plans into a reality and dream big with our list of lesser-known national parks such as Gyeongju in Korea (pictured). THE 14 BEST PLACES TO STAY IN AUSTRIA (FOR AUSSIES) To help you find the ultimate Austrian accommodation we’ve done the groundwork for you, while bearing in mind all things most appreciated by our well-travelled Australian readers. HOW TO PLAN AN OVERSEAS HONEYMOON In…
AMAN NEW YORK Slated to open in the second half of the year, Aman New York is poised to deliver the brand’s signature blend of serenity and style in one of the busiest metropolises in the world. Set to breathe new life into the Crown Building (once the home of the Museum of Modern Art), an Art Deco wonder sitting on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in the heart of midtown, in addition to 83 luxuriously pared-back rooms, the property will boast restaurants, a garden terrace and bar, a private members’ club, an Aman Spa, a jazz club and a wine room. aman.com RAFFLES LONDON AT THE OWO There are few hotels in London that are more architecturally impressive, and come with a more celebrated back story…
Hilton Singapore Orchard Perfectly positioned in the heart of Orchard Road, Singapore’s mecca of consumerism, the Hilton Singapore Orchard (above) is the brand’s largest hotel in Asia, with 1080 rooms, five restaurants (book afternoon tea at Ginger.Lily as a treat) and 2400 square metres of event space. hilton.com One & Only Aesthesis One&Only Aesthesis will be the luxury brand’s second Greek property when it debuts in the second half of the year. Placed within a private 21-hectare beachfront estate on the Athenian Riviera, the resort will make the most of its privileged position, with guests filling their days with floating on, or in, azure waters before returning to olive-infused cocktails, honest Greek cuisine and rooms styled in an earthy mid-century vibe. oneandonlyresorts.com Cosme, Paros Kanava Hotels & Resorts’ roster of…
“An odyssey through Sicily evokes all the senses,” says travel writer and photographer Edwina Hart, who captured this image of Tonnara di Scopello, an old tuna factory turned swimming spot in Scopello. “It’s the operatic chorus of vanniate (cries) from fishermen in a bustling seafood market. The scent of orange blossom hanging in the warm air. The shuddering of the earth as you feel Mt Etna stir beneath your feet. The melodious peal of church bells ringing across a sun-drenched piazza. The pleasure of smacking the briny taste of sardines against your lips, washed down with a crisp glass of citrusy Etna Bianco. The timeless beauty of ancient ruins strewn across a dusty, olive-tree-dotted landscape illuminated by the peach-coloured glow of sunset. The jewel-blue water of unspoilt beaches like this…
WHERE IT IS? Callow Hall is located in Derbyshire, at the edge of the UK’s Peak District. WHY WE LOVE IT This delightfully pretty Victorian country house has been transformed into a gracious retreat, with 15 individually designed rooms, 11 ‘hives’ and two greenery-engulfed treehouses dotted across 14 hectares of gardens, wild meadow and woodland. The treehouses and hives – built to ensure minimal disturbance to nature – offer a rustic take on luxury. WHAT TO BORROW While the rooms within Callow Hall have a distinctly English feel, the raw approach to design in the hives is where real inspiration is sparked, with tactile, honest materials like wood, wool and rattan utilised, botanical references and barely-there greys and neutrals layered under shots of green. wildhive.uk…
