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Fairmont’s new lakeside resort has Gordon Ramsay food, a spa and golf

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Italy’s luxury portfolio expands with Hyatt, IHG and Dior Spa openings

Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongside a permanent Dior Spa set among the hills of Sicily.

Destinations

Where to go on the Italian Riviera for a luxury coastal escape

As interest in the Italian Riviera soars, travel experts reveal the most luxurious coastal towns to visit in Liguria.

Travel News

The world’s most expensive holiday destinations in 2026

From Antarctica to the Maldives, these bucket list holiday hotspots will set you back a pretty penny.

Moments

The chicest designer beach club pop-ups in Europe this summer

From Burberry and Dior to Jacquemus and Missoni, these are all the branded takeovers you need to know about in 2026.

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Mandarin Oriental’s new Mallorca hotel opens ahead of eclipse

Guests at the 131-key property can sign up for a hot air balloon ride as the island plunges into darkness, or watch the celestial event from a private yacht.

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Inside the luxury Swiss resort where Iran and the US are set to meet

Initial negotiations between the US and Iran on the final agreement are set to take place at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne this Friday.

Culture news

‘Gwynocide’: Gwyneth Paltrow facing backlash for Israel real estate ad

The Oscar-winning actress has appeared in an advert for luxury penthouses in Israel. The backlash has been intense, with one celebrity asking whether Paltrow is “actually a really, really nasty person” or just “stupid”.

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Where to find five-star stays for less than €200 a night in Europe

The latest Hotel Price Index has also revealed all the money-saving tips you need to know about when booking.

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Roswyn: New Mumbai hotel opens with suites, wellness and listening bar

India’s first Morgans Originals hotel is an all-suite property bringing Italian dining, a Japanese-style listening bar and longevity-led wellness to Mumbai.

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Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea

Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach.

Travel News

This private island in Greece could be yours for €247,000

Just don’t plan on living in the lap of luxury, because the island’s protected status means major infrastructure upgrades are impossible.

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Raffles and One&Only head to the slopes with Courchevel hotel openings

The French Alps are about to reach new peaks of hospitality, with Courchevel 1850 set to welcome two new luxury arrivals.

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Revealed: Europe’s most beautiful new hotels

Of the 16 global properties selected for the architectural award, seven are on the continent.

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Inside the private members’ clubs changing the luxury hotel scene

Beyond offering pool and gym access, private members’ clubs are turning these properties into community hubs through event programming and networking opportunities.

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Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort to reopen five years after beach access row

Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests.

Lifestyle

Met Gala 2026: Best looks from fashion's biggest night of celebration

Although some notable stars stayed away from fashion's biggest night in protest over its links with Jeff Bezos, many other celebrities converged at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in a stunning show of style and opulence.