December 1, 2009 at 10:33 am (Airports, London, Luxury travel, Spas)
Six Senses Resorts & Spas and Etihad Airways introduce a new way to relax before you fly. Etihad’s Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounge London’s Heathrow International Airport, Terminal 4 is to host the Six Senses Spa.
The spa will offer 15-minute treatments combined with Six Senses signature therapies, including foot detox,calp massages, facial treatmentsand special back and neck realignment therapies.
The spa will only be to guests flying in the premium cabins, no prior appointments are needed just reserve your treatment on arrival.
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October 21, 2009 at 8:21 am (5* Hotels, Castle stay, Good Gastronomy, Luxury travel, Michelin Star Restaurants, Rural Hotel, Scotland, Sport Events, Urban Hotels, Wedding Destination)
Rocco Forte’s, The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Gleneagles resort are promoting a Taste of Scotland package this autumn. For “a true Scottish gourmet experience.” stay for two-nights in each hotel.
At The Balmoral a complimentary upgrade to an Executive Room plus a bottle of Bollinger on ice, is combined with dinner in number one the Michelin-starred restaurant.
At Gleneagles you’ll get an Estate Room and the stay includes a whisky tasting for two and dinner at the two Michelin-starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant.
This Scottish gourmet package costs $1,967 for two people for four nights, two nights at each hotel, valid from from October 1 - December 22, 2009.
It includes the number one tasting menu, dinner at Andrew Fairlie, full Scottish breakfast daily, a bottle of Bollinger upon arrival at The Balmoral, whisky tasting for two at Gleneagles and room upgrades.
The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
The 5* Balmoral Hotel is in the heart of Edinburgh in the main shopping area and next to Waverley Station.
Edinburgh International Airport is just 25 minutes by car from the hotel.
Gleneagles
Gleneagles sits in 850 acres of Perthshire countryside and is home to three of the top Scottish Championship Golf Courses and a wide range of outdoor leisure activities.
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July 29, 2009 at 7:50 am (Good Gastronomy, London, Luxury Gifts, Luxury travel)
A unique dining experience is on offer this Autumn, the elegant surroundings of the Orient Express will take you on a dining tour. Taking place on September 10, October 29, and November 14 2009, the British Pullman train will be leaving London’s Victoria Station at 7:30 p.m. and returns at 11 p.m.
The seasonal five-course menu accompanied by fine wines selected by the sommelier, will offering selections such as Organic Welsh Salt Marsh Lamb with a Pomegranate Jus and Smoked Devonshire Caramelized Apple with Truffled Welsh Rarebit.
Limited to 90 guests prices for this unusual dining out tour start at around £400. For more details go to www.orient-express.com.
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June 17, 2009 at 8:44 am (5* Hotels, Cocktails, London, Luxury Gifts)
The bar renowned for the best Martini in town, the Dukes Hotel in London is giving a Martini Masterclass. Hosted by the hotel’s barman you can learn the secret ingredients and techniques behind the perfect cocktail.
The classes will be held on the last Saturday of each month, the class, complete with anecdotes about each cocktail will enable you to mix and taste your own martinis and sample the canapés in Dukes Bar.
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February 28, 2009 at 3:38 pm (Accessories, Luggage, Luxury Gifts, Luxury travel)
Tags: Luxury leather cabin bag
This collection of travel luggage from Couture Lab is just stunning.
The leather pilot trolley comes in a fabulous range of colours for every oufit variation, honey above, cognac, brown, black and red. Travel in style with this gorgeous pull-along trolley that measures 46 x 37 x 24 cm.
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February 20, 2009 at 12:10 pm (Accommodation, London, Luxury travel, Urban Hotels)
Tags: Historical Building
The new Sanctum Soho Hotelby Design Hotels is scheduled to open its doors in March. This transformation of two Victorian townhouses into a 30-room property in West London’s Soho is sure to please.
Sanctum Soho Hotel London
With a 45-seater underground cinema and a private rooftop garden this could become the in-place for private parties and sports fans will revel in the health and fitness center – The Third Space.
Xavier Pick artwork will festoon the lobby and along with the two fireplaces everyone is sure to find something to their taste.
From mod-trendy rooms to the Garden Loft Suite which can be reserved with the rooftop bar and part of the terrace.
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