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Ghent is the third largest city in Belgium and one of the most popular towns for tourists. Although the city is relatively small, with just over 200,000 residents, there are lots of things to do in Ghent. The Christmas market in Ghent is a particularly popular attraction during the winter months.  The city can offer something for all budgets, and …

For the designers at Edmund Bell, texture is an integral part of the process, with the positive association that goes with touch and tactility, adding depth to the design – how a cushion feels, or how the carpet or rug feels under your feet, or how the sofa feels when you run your hand across the surface. When developing new …

Throwing some shapely questions into the mix, Kaldewei looks at why shape plays an important role in how consumers respond, and how this is impacting on design in the bathroom. In 2010, neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins conducted an experiment to find out if any shapes were more pleasing than others. A curvy surface is characteristic of living organisms so the …

The Lowry Hotel is spacious yet intimate, with carefully placed artwork providing moments to pause and converse. With an interior that makes you feel like you are stepping into the home of an eccentric collector, it is a place to escape, a sanctuary away from the general bustle of life. The 165 generously sized guestrooms and 12 stunning suites don’t …

Do you assume that your friend’s sister will be just as wonderful as she? I was excited to do this Celebrity Beyond review because that’s exactly how I felt after having sailed on Celebrity Apex.    Being familiar with other ships in Celebrity’s Edge Class Series, I had high expectations for Celebrity Beyond. How could they improve on a ship that I …

City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that grants you access to the cultural and culinary amenities that big cities offer. In this series from TripIt, we explore some of the world’s best cities for planning …

Four Seasons is joining the likes of Ritz-Carlton and Aman with the debut of own-brand yachts, each sheltering 95 onboard luxury suites. Itineraries will likely include stays at Four Seasons properties en route, and yachts will have an industry-leading staff-to-guest ratio to deliver the brand standard of highly personalised service. With the first vessel setting sail in late 2025, Four …

The very nature of bathrooms means hygiene and cleanliness is at the top of any specifiers’ checklist. As well as the fixtures and fittings, the walls and floor need to withstand regular cleaning, often with harsh chemical cleaners. Tiles are perfectly suited for use in wet areas and bathrooms owing to their hardwearing finish which means they are easy to …