Design Hotels has announced the opening of La Granja Ibiza, a 10 room members only retreat in collaboration with Friends of a Farmer an international association devoted to the cultivation of art, crops and inner gardens. Designer Armin Fischer of Dremeta has converted a 200 year old farmhouse to a 9 room bolthold, with seperate […]
Once a year all my friends come back to Glasgow from their different places in the world they call home to relive for a few days our Glaswegian youth. This involves dining out and drinking into the small hours. So I was super excited to be asked to try out citizenM Glasgow for my weekend meetup as […]
I have been lucky enough to have many luxury holiday experiences in my life, but the one experience that has always escaped me is taking a cruise. I think there is something so romantic about spending time out at sea discovering new and exciting destinations and being able to return to your suite after a […]
Florence really doesn’t need any introductions. The city was made famous by the Italian Renaissance and is constantly drawing in tourists for its architectural beauty, artisanal products like leather and woodwork, and of course, its dizzying array of artwork. Rocco Forte, the brand synonymous with Italian style and luxury, really got it right with their […]
A little more than a coin’s toss from the Fountain of the Pantheon is one of Rome’s grand dames; the palatial Minerva Hotel. Named after the Roman Goddess of Wisdom, this former 17th-century mansion sets the scene for a classic stay in the Italian capital. Spacious rooms and an elegant ambience are enhanced by the […]
The W Hotel group is a brand we just love, we have stayed in various W Hotels around the world and each one has ‘wowed’ us, which is exactly what the brand sets to achieve. With the launch of the new W Hotel Amsterdam, we wanted to find out more about the people behind the […]
Set in 25 restored 17th- and 18th-century canal houses, the Pulitzer Amsterdam is a unique blend of traditional and modern Dutch craftsmanship which results in the creation of an authentically elegant hotel. General Manager, Alexander van Gastel, shares his thoughts on the hotel’s authentic new look which launched earlier this month. There’s a lot of history […]
Hong Kong is a city that I am more than familiar with now, having been more times than I can remember. When it comes to bars, the city hits the mark in a big way; from hidden speakeasy’s, skybars perched on top of the highest skyscrapers, all night drinking dens and bars serving sophisticated cocktails. […]
By Ross Fraser
Wine tasting doesn’t need to be baffling or boring; on the contrary for the novice wine lover looking for an entertaining gourmet day out whilst in South Africa, then head to Haute Cabrière. Here you’ll find plenty of panache and style, with a backdrop of stunning scenery. What’s more this Cape Winelands estate is home […]
By Andrew Forbes
During this year’s SAIL2015 in Amsterdam, probably one of the world’s most spectacular Maritime Festivals, TLE were guests at Hotel The Grand Amsterdam. This Sofitel Legend flagship Dutch property is one of the capital’s most historic buildings – and we checked-in to see if everything was shipshape. Location Amsterdam is one of our favourite European […]
In the heart of the South African winelands, this historic Cape Dutch farm estate looks to capture the quintessential Western Cape experience. Babylonstoren seems to have it all; period architecture; an extraordinary market garden (that serves its award-winning farm-to-fork ‘Babel’ restaurant and a cool vintage-style informal eatery, the ‘Green House); super-stylish hotel accommodation in private […]
We’re back from a short sojourn in the Dutch capital. TLE loves Amsterdam, its buzzing, creative vibe; the romantic historic canal district; the fab shops and eccentric boutiques; the cool restaurants; and of course her 5-star hotels. This time we got to stay at one of the city’s ‘Grand Dames’ hotels – the iconic De […]