From the moment we stepped into Fairmont Hotel Singapore’s very grand lobby, we felt welcome. We began to cross the luxuriously appointed foyer and we were swept up with an easy smile by a hostess who lead us directly to check in. Hotels of this size have the potential to leave guests feeling lost in the crowd….
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Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore
Weaving our way up the Hotel Fort Canning driveway, the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park kept the washed colonial facade curiously hidden, until the final turn. At first glance, the iconic building is impressive. Perched on the hilltop looking over the Singapore city skyline and surrounded by 18 hectares of national parkland, the luxury hotel is a stunning urban oasis, seemingly…
Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore
A table holding vases of pink amaryllis and red hydrangeas arranged artfully greeted us as we stepped in from the sticky Singapore air. A silent sigh of relief followed as the chill hit, accompanied by the subtle signature Four Seasons scent. As we drifted over to check in, the jet lag induced fog enveloping us…
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa Hotel
Snow was falling lightly as we drove into the enchanting Whistler Village. It was quite literally the icing on the cake after hearing the mountain had opened for the season a couple of days early and our hotel, the Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa Hotel was located right at the foot of the hill. By Skye Gilkeson The Hilton Whistler…
Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin
Living in a castle, if only for a fleeting moment has long been a dream of mine and one I recently got to fulfil at the Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin. The 4-star hotel offers all the modern conveniences of a luxury property built while embracing its history as a 12th century keep. Skye Gilkeson…
Tea Time at La Reserve Hotel, Paris
La Reserve Hotel Paris is the epitome of Parisian chic. Walking through the ruby wrapped doorway of the 5-star luxury hotel is like stepping back in time. More specifically, to the dazzling days of 19th century Paris. Tucked away in a quiet street in the iconic Champs-Élysées arrondissement, La Reserve Hotel Paris overlooks the Grand Palais, the Eiffel Tower,…
Hotel Lilla Roberts, Helsinki
Helsinki’s newest hotel is a five-star home away from home. Hotel Lilla Roberts offers an atmosphere worlds away from the property’s previous life as a power plant and a police station. From the warm welcome at reception to the cosy rooms and opulent designer suites, this is somewhere you will look forward to retreating to after a day exploring…
Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy
The Hilton Molino Stucky makes an eye-catching first impression. Cruising into the hotel on Venice’s Giudecca Canal, the converted 19th century flour mill shrinks everything else around it. It is a grand, and iconic building that has been carefully renovated to deliver 5-star luxury right on Venice’s front door step, or wharf as it were. By Skye Gilkeson Back in 1895, 1500 people…
Ca’Sagredo Hotel, Venice
Staying in a 15th Century Palace on the Grand Canal in Venice was a dream come true. Ca’Sagredo Hotel offers more than just a 5-star experience, it gives guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a lasting piece of history. Part museum, part hotel, part art gallery, Ca’Sagredo transports you back in time. Skye Gilkeson The Ca’Sagredo Hotel…
The Incredible Hotel Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano in Badia, Italy
Negotiating the narrow bends of the Dolomite mountains for the first time was a hairy, yet moving experience. The sheer scale and incredible natural beauty of the landscape make an unforgettable impact. Hotel Rosa Alpina sits in the heart of the iconic mountain range in the historic town of San Cassiano in Badia and it was our…
Centara Ras Fushi Maldives | Part II
With warm, crystal clear water lapping at the legs of our luxury villa at Centara Ras Fushi Maldives Resort & Spa, we couldn’t resist its allure. Grabbing our flippers and snorkels, we stepped carefully down the stairs connecting our deck with the ocean and paddled out to explore the house reef. Skye Gilkeson Staying Fit at Centara Ras Fushi…
Centara Ras Fushi Resort, Maldives | Part I
The day you pack your bags to leave a place like Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives could just be a day you shed a few tears. Saying goodbye to All Inclusive luxury, 5-star service, crystal clear waters and those cocktails is not an easy task. Thankfully, we found a way to preempt…