Seasons in Colour

Elounda Beach Hotel Review - Elounda Crete Island Greece. Luxury 5 star accommodation, waterfront suites, interior design at an award winnin

In the last few years something really good happened in my native country. A number of big names in the hotel world started making an appearance on the Greek shores. The latest chain to do so is Thomas Cook, which has a long standing relationship with most islands in Greece but has now launched three signature resorts under the brand name Casa Cook. Currently in three popular locations (Kos, Rhodes and lately Chania, which launched late in 2018 and missed most of the action o

I got a nice tip this morning about a brand new hotel in Mykonos, the KENSHO. Mykonos already has its fair share of exquisite boutique hotels and trying to deliver something ground breaking is not easy to achieve. I was told that it had the boutique hotel look and feel with something extra on the design side. Immediately I was curious. LOCATION The hotel is perched over the bay of Ornos in the south side of the island, a short drive from the airport (there are direct flights

I love Paris, don't you ? I love it even when driving back to Calais we got stopped for speeding (it was Easter Sunday, no one was about!) and our car impounded. No seriously, this HAS happened. It's surprising how when you are asked whether you speak French, you answer "a little" but when the guy from the Gendarmerie (who happens to be the Chief or whatever of the local station too) tells you you have to pay an 800 Euro fine, your French comes pouring out in a diarrhoea of e

If you are a ski afficionado, there's no chance you have not heard of Cheval Blanc (White Horse) in Courchevel - the top resort to be seen in during the winter months. So its little sister, Cheval Blanc Randheli is an obvious favourite for the warm months - or, because this is the Maldives we're talking about - all year long. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, the creative genius behind some of the world’s most stunning resorts—including the Chedi Muscat in Oman — Randheli marrie

It goes without saying that service is what makes some hotels move into the stratosphere of awesomeness, and so staff at Costa Navarino go out of their way to make every guest feel special. The Concierge services will be able to advise on local places to visit and maintains a calendar with all local events such as village fetes which are a must to attend, although it will feel like a different world altogether. But do try it. If you manage to make it all the way to this area

The creation of super-hotelier Andre Balazs, The Standard, High Line hotel is a glorious glassy high-rise, with witty minimalist interiors, cheekily exhibitionist bathrooms and unbeatable views over the Hudson (especially at sunset). Towering on concrete stilts above its namesake High Line, the hotel benevolently lords it over the West Village – a gentle but impeccably groomed giant. The stark concrete glass and brick exterior floating above the High Line. Roman & Williams, t

I am currently staying at the beautiful Elounda (CRETE) and inspired by the amazing rooms of the Elounda Bay Hotel with infinity pools running into the sea, I wanted to introduce you to a few Greek hotels that offer outstanding design and interiors, always in keeping with the surroundings. First on my list and reminiscent of settings we have seen for ZARA homeware lookbooks in the past, is the San Giorgio Mykonos, owned by Thomas Heyne and Mario Hertel and designed by Michael

Spring is the perfect time for a trip to the spa – it’s a chance to rejuvenate your body after winter’s long hibernation and get that healthy glow for summer. So where should you go to indulge yourself in some top notch pampering? Today, I can take you to... THE SCARLET, Cornwall Located in the stunning seaside clifftops of Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, this eco-hotel and spa has rooftop lounge pods and tented treatment rooms – as well as an outdoor hot tub. You can treat yourself