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Films in Spain: Andalucia on the Big Screen

Why Andalucia is the setting for some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters

So many famous films and TV series have been filmed in Andalucia that it has led to the stunning Southern region being dubbed the ‘Spanish Hollywood.’ Often visitors to the holiday resorts near Málaga are unaware of the exciting links that this part of the country has to their favourite scenes from… Read more →

Grand Hotel Oslo

Lisa Kjellsson tells us why the 'Norwegian capital's most glamorous hotel', Grand Hotel Oslo 'oozes heritage and everyone from the doorman to the waiters clearly takes immense pride in their job'

The credentials

Since opening its doors in 1874, Grand Hotel Oslo has hosted royalty, rock stars and Nobel Peace Prize laureates and is arguably the Norwegian capital’s most glamorous hotel, nestled between all the best shops and museums. Having undergone a major renovation a couple of years ago,… Read more →

Casa Angelina, Praiano: Amalfi Coast

Having spent hours on Casa Angelina’s sun terrace 'with first a tea, then a cocktail, then lunch, then more cocktails, broken up by spells in the pool and the spa,' Kat McAthley tells us why those were 'some of the calmest' hours she can remember spending

The credentials

In the sea of luxurious and historic properties that festoon the breath-taking Amalfi Coast, the Casa Angelina with its cutting-edge style and laid-back chic must assuredly be the most modern! The innovative dream of owner Antonino Cappiello – who bought and transformed a 1970s-era… Read more →

The world’s best hiking locations for avid climbers

A call to all adrenaline junkies: abseiling is quickly being recognised as one of the most well-known and well-loved extreme sports across the globe. Excitement hunters, extreme weekenders, and the like, are speedily discovering abseiling as an ideal means to test one’s strength, stamina… Read more →

High Road House

Olivia Allwood-Mollon stays at High Road House - Soho House’s Chiswick members’ club - where a night in The Playroom means "listening to Radio 3, cocktail in hand, in a steaming hot bath...as close to perfect as it gets."

The credentials

High Road House – Soho House’s Chiswick members’ club – has an intimate restaurant, a members’ bar and lounge area, as well as 14 bedrooms and a brasserie open to members and non members alike.

Sleep

We were given the Playroom, an airy 334 square foot affair with muted… Read more →

Bruern Cottages, The Cotswolds

"Bruern Cottage’s relaxed surrounds and extensive facilities is definitely worthy of a spot in every west London Mummy’s little black book," says Jessica Baldwin

The credentials:

This rural retreat is the ultimate find for parents wanting a family staycation with a luxurious boutique vibe. Set in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding National Beauty, the renovated stables now house 12 luxury self-catering cottages. With beautiful… Read more →