Residences
Africa’s hottest new safari lodges to book now
From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led.
Lifestyle
New show unites Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior's haute couture
A new book and exhibition in Paris traces the ties between Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior, two masters of haute couture who both revolutionised and redefined clothing for women, according to Carla Sozzani, co-founder of the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa.
Destinations
Orient Express launches new route – but it doesn’t come cheap
More than 140 years after the original Orient Express captivated travellers, a new luxury rail route will carry passengers from Rome to Istanbul for five days of Michelin-starred dining and classic European scenery, with tickets starting at €20,000.
Residences
Luxurious Villa San Michele hotel reopens above Florence
After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.