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Just when we thought Manchester was at capacity with its high-end, design-led hotels, along comes Marriott International to shake things up. Named for its location – at the meeting point of the Rochdale and Ashton Canals – The Reach at Piccadilly, a new hotel expected to arrive onto the scene in Spring 2023, forms part of Tribute Portfolio, a collection …

Last Updated on October 3, 2022 by Nellie Huang Planning the ultimate Slovenia  road trip? Here’s my recommended 10-day Slovenia itinerary that packs in outdoorsy activities, vineyard visits, and historical sights. Slovenia may not be the biggest tourist destination in Europe, but that’s actually why we love it. It’s a compact country compared to other popular destinations like Spain, Italy, …

Visit Milan.  What to see and do.  We will admit when we were wrong or when situations change.  I have probably visited Milan about 20 times in my life, most times only visiting the Duomo and taking a train to other parts of Italy.  I had some friends that lived in Milan and stayed for a bit, but even still, …

The last time I was here, in Mallorca, I was eight. It was only my second flight and the thought of landing on an island, in the middle of the sea, felt hair-raising – as well as frightening – as we descended from the clouds towards the sea. Together with my family – mum, dad and two older brothers – …

With Bert & May having recently joined the Hyperion collection, the patterned tiles offering , which already feature leading designer brands, including Ca’ Pietra, Minoli, Siminetti and Original Style, has moved up a notch. “Patterned tiles in vibrant hues and bolder styles are becoming more popular as hotel designers are willing to unleash their creativity in bathrooms, spa areas and …

Located in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware’s historic district, the reimagined The Quoin is housed in the former Security Trust & Safe Deposit Company Building, a four-story Victorian Romanesque brownstone dating back to 1885 that was designed by the renowned Philadelphia architect, Frank Furness (of Frank Furness & Evans Architects). The Quoin features 24 luxury guestrooms, a lobby café and …

My affinity to Cuba is in large part informed by my personal trips to the island. It started out as a quest to document Cuba’s underground music scene and unique preservation of hip-hop culture. In the age of President Barack Obama and the thawing of U.S.-Cuba travel restrictions, it was finally made possible for someone like me, a Washington Heights-born …

Dubai is a shrinking violet, said nobody (ever). Since its first luxury hotel, the destination has always been considered a leader in high-end hospitality – challenging conventional approaches and defying boundaries in architecture and design to offer something different. OMNIYAT, the developer behind some of the world’s most progressive buildings, including four developments in Dubai, including The Opus that shelters …