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Luke Abrahams

The Saxon Hotel Is Johannesburg’s Iconic Oasis Where Mandela Penned Long Walk to Freedom

Historic and exquisitely manicured, The Saxon is a bit of an anomaly in the Johannesburg hotel scene: there’s no view; there’s no scene; and there’s certainly not a…

Inside the 18th-Century Lake Como Palace That Has Hosted High Society from European Royalty to Taylor Swift

There’s romance, and then there is Villa Sola Cabiati. It’s difficult to describe this palace sat on the shores of Lake Como. Outside its Arab-esque gates, an air…

The Ritz Paris Is Serving Luxe, Glamour, and Iconic Style Since 1898

When it comes to The Ritz, the girl serves, and harder than the latest Drag Race. She’s like your gay best friend: camp, fabulous, chic, sexy, and oh-so…

Is The Connaught Hotel London’s Best Stay?

The Connaught is the best hotel in London. There, I said it. Yes, sister hotel Claridge’s is glamourous, storied, and oh so fabulous and all, but when it…

Heckfield Place Is a Modern Twist on the Classic English Country House in Hampshire

The beauty of Heckfield Place is that it’s a bit of a rule breaker. On the outside, it looks like your bog-standard country house hotel, but just like…

Why Claridge’s in Mayfair Remains London’s Timeless Icon of Elegance

Claridge’s is a rare hotel. Not just because its storied or famous, but because it has remained effortlessly relevant while being stuck in its own perpetual time warp….

Stay at This Quirky Manor House Escape in Devon’s Otter Valley

At last, a British country house hotel that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Yes, the dark side of most Blighty retreats is that most have their heads firmly…

Welcome to Rural Wales’ Premier Boutique Hotel for City Dwellers Who Want to Escape Reality

Congratulations, you made it to rural Wales. That’s how you’ll instantly greet yourself post the five-hour journey from London all the way to the prettier-than-pretty maritime town of…

Step Aboard Belmond’s Glamorous British Pullman Express for an Unforgettable Train Travel Experience

I love trains, and I am not going on about your average Amtrak service to somewhere and everywhere. No, I am talking about the creaky heritage carriage kind…

Babington House Is the Quintessential English Retreat That Defines Country House Charm

She’s beauty. She’s grace. She’s an advert for your quintessential Miss England retreat. Yes, Babington House is everything you want your classic country house hotel to look like,…

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