Latest articles by Melina Keays
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The ten Balearic hotels to check into for an idyllic island break
From the hedonistic vibes of Ibiza to the laid back chill of Mallorca, the Balearics present a full barometer of options for any type of jaunt to this idyllic corner of Spain. We round up the top ten hotels worth checking into this summer. Whether you prefer a party hub or a mellow retreat, each of these properties place the beauty of the Balearic landscape centre stage.
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The world’s best coffee shops for design lovers
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The 12 hotels in Paris worth checking into
With such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower, the instantly recognisable glass pyramid at the Louvre and the grand Napoleonic arches of the Arc De Triomphe, Paris has a timeless familiarity, making it the ideal weekend stopover for first-time visitors as well as discerning pros looking for a quick pick-me-up getaway. But, with over 2,000 hotels to choose from, where to bed down is the million dollar question. Here, we bring you the 12 properties worth checking into right now.
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André Fu creates an impact with Hong Kong's St. Regis hotel
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Warm brutalism at Bruges' new restaurant L.E.S.S. by Hertog Jan
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Technē Architects create a fresh and easy space for Melbourne's new Lobbs Café
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Wine and design: raising a glass to the 10 vineyard hotels taking things to the next level
It's no secret that wine tourism is big business, with vineyards across the globe jostling to create top-notch hotels for those who want to linger longer. From contemporary offerings in Australia to art-filled grounds in France, we bring you 10 vineyard hotels that are taking things to the next level.
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Bread winners: beautiful bakeries for design (and cake) lovers
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The 10 urban hotels making design waves Stateside
Whatever the state, whatever the city, US urban hotels have stepped up their design nous with a cutting edge list of properties that offer more than just rooms. Whether carved from an historic pile or a modern new build, each of these hotels will appeal to the most hardened design aficionados.
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Best Urban Hotels 2018: the winners
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The best Malaysian hotels to check into right now
With its dynamic cities, exceptional food and idyllic rainforest-swathed islands that are fringed by miles of white sandy beaches, Malaysia is a jumble of Asian cultures that makes the country worth visiting over and over again. And with a slew of new hotels that have recently opened, there's no excuse not to pop by this truly extraordinary country.
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Hidden gems: the best Los Angeles secret bars and how to find them
In Los Angeles, it’s the inside that counts – at least when it comes to bars. With seemingly nondescript exteriors hiding more style than their innocuous doorways suggest, these watering holes contain all the excitement of an unexpected find, with some adding social-media defying cell phone bans. But don’t expect only Prohibition-era clichés behind the frisson of secrecy. At these updated speakeasies, nostalgia for time past draws on much wider range of recent memories.
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Bare essentials: the Los Angeles restaurants putting a new spin on Californian cuisine
In Los Angeles, famously home to a health food store that turned into an actual cult, food needs to nourish your soul, not just be edible. After all, why shouldn’t a crusty slice of avocado on toast come with a side of good intentions and chakra alignment? Here, we round up the top 8 restaurants feeding the fervour for California-style cooking, turning wild foraging fermentation into a holistic part of dining out.
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Sustainable water bottles aiming to cap plastic waste
Our picks of the best sustainable water bottles pair aesthetics with utility for sophisticated sipping
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February food news: editor's picks
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May food news: editor's picks
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Awasi Iguazú is enveloped by the lush thickets of emerald green rainforest
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Nostalgic 80s vibes by Biasol at Melbourne's new eatery Billie Buoy
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Buenos Aires' Pulitzer is both charming in its subtlety and striking in its modernity
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Sweet spots: the coolest ice-cream parlours around the world
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Fab 40: Currywurst Museum, Berlin
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June food news: editor's picks
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September food news: editor's picks
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Artist's Palate: Louise Bourgeois' leg of lamb with vegtables
