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From slick urban boltholes to far-flung retreats, escape with us into a world of inspiring, design-led travel
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First look at Soma 2.0: a new nighttime highlight in east London
Fresh from its Soho roots, this newly opened London bar is set to redefine Canary Wharf’s nightlife – not least with its Indian-flavour-twist cocktails, as Neil Ridley discovers
By Neil Ridley Published
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All aboard artist JR’s sumptuous suite on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
JR and Belmond introduce L’Observatoire, a carriage-sized suite on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
By Amy Serafin Published
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Tour an Athens hotel that doubles up as a retro swim club
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens is a glamorous urban oasis for overnight stays or just a day
By Danielle Demetriou Published
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This new London restaurant bursts with Mexican flair and flavour
Fonda is London’s new Mexican restaurant, courtesy of chef Santiago Lastra, also behind Michelin-starred Kol. As Mary Cleary discovers, it’s serving up colour and creativity
By Mary Cleary Published
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Eurostar unveils new onboard dining led by trio of trailblazing chefs
Eurostar collaborates with two-Michelin-starred chef Jérémy Chan, pâtissière Jessica Préalpato and sommelier Honey Spencer for new Premier Dining offering
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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KOYN Thai brings high-end flair to London's West End
From Samyukta Nair and Fabled Studio comes a new restaurant with food drawn from the length and breadth of Thailand
By Ben McCormack Published
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The coolest design-led coffee shops in Seoul
Seoul counts more coffee shops per capita than any other city in the world – cut straight to our six must-visit spots
By Robert Schneider Published
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Fall in New York? Artist Francesco Clemente and chef Daniel Humm have designed a destination bar worth making the trip for
Francesco Clemente has created a suite of magical friezes for the Clemente Bar, which opens at Daniel Humm’s Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York this week
By Caragh McKay Published
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Easy and breezy: Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is now open
We found Balearic bliss at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, the place to live the Mediterranean dream and connect with nature
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Where to eat sushi in London
From high-end hotels to supermarket pop-ups, food critic Ben McCormack recommends London's best sushi spots
By Ben McCormack Published
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Tour an iconic 1970s Bangkok hotel reborn
A new generation of luxury awaits at the entirely rebuilt Dusit Thani Bangkok, with interiors by André Fu Studio
By Vincent Vichit-Vadakan Published
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Montreal Navigator: a guide to the city, from modernist marvels to gastronomic gems
Montreal, Quebec’s largest city, is a creative whirlwind, offering up a vibrant mix of arts and design venues, great restaurants, and a crowd-pulling cultural calendar
By Laura May Todd Published
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Kengo Kuma’s new Kyoto hotel is ‘a sanctuary of ethereal beauty’
A former ryokan inn, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers onsen rooms equipped with natural hot spring water, and a contemporary take on a Noh theatre
By Danielle Demetriou Published
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Flit to the Indonesian island of Flores and its new luxury resort
Ta’aktana Labuan Bajo melds an eco-conscious philosophy with local cultural influences
By Jen Paolini Published
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Kanpai! Discover the best bars to drink sake in London
Discover the best London bars in which to celebrate the ancient delight of sake
By Neil Ridley Published
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‘Días’ by Spanish photographer Pia Riverola captures a world of many wonders
Pia Riverola presents her new book ‘Días’, a tonal collage of days spent travelling
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Sleep like a Prince at Airbnb’s Purple Rain house in Minneapolis
Airbnb introduces the newly restored Purple Rain house, a tribute to Prince’s musical genius and the movie and song’s 40th anniversary
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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This mountain retreat in the Alps will seduce you into stillness
At an elevation of 1,500 m, mountain retreat Eriro reconnects guests with nature through its serene interiors and relaxing offerings
By Annie Biziou Published
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Tour Cap Karoso’s timeless villas on a lesser-known Indonesian island
Described as a ‘modern traveller’s refuge’, Cap Karoso introduces a host of new villas on the idyllic island of Sumba
By Laura May Todd Published
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Five Swiss hotels for design lovers
Inspiring stays for your next trip, these Swiss hotels will appeal to design and culture fans
By Simon Mills Published
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Four days after opening, a playful New York restaurant has SoHo abuzz
The Corner Store’s inventive fare is the talk of the town – and for good reason
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Inside Hotel Ur Bare: a boutique surf retreat beside the Cantabrian sea
Hotel Ur Bare lies in Zarautz, a picturesque coastal town in Spain's Basque Country, and presents 13 modern rooms accented with local flair
By Agnish Ray Published
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So & So’s Piano Bar is Hell’s Kitchen’s new best-kept secret
So & So’s Piano Bar in New York City provides a seductive backdrop for nightly live music performances that celebrate the ‘high-low’
By Dan Howarth Published
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Australian heritage meets European grandeur at Copperstone, a New South Wales retreat
Copperstone is New South Wales’ answer to the European country estate, and includes a five-bedroom retreat, set in 48 acres
By Jess Kelham-Hohler Published
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Discover where Hollywood’s top players wine and dine
Los Angeles bars and restaurants are judged as much on the scene they create as what’s on the menu. Here's five to add to the Rolodex
By Luciana Bellini Published
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A minimalist teahouse makes a serene addition to a Tadao Ando-designed Kyoto hotel
Ogata at The Shinmonzen is a contemporary reinterpretation of a Japanese teahouse that sells traditional blends, confectionery, crafts and fragrances
By Danielle Demetriou Published
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The Brecon raises the bar for contemporary chalet chic
Designed by Amsterdam studio Nicemakers, The Brecon sports a contemporary Swiss chalet aesthetic with midcentury echoes
By Laura May Todd Published