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Sep 4, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichCovent Garden has been filled with 100,000 white balloons that take on the form of a giant low-hanging cloud to precede The London Design Festival (September 19-27). Called Heartbeat, the commissioned piece is by Charles Pétillon and marks the French artist’s very first public art installation. ... Read More | 
Sep 4, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoOne of the worst things about flying is having to sit at an airport during a layover or flight delay. Thankfully, over the past few years, airports have been really stepping up their games by making these in-between stops more comfortable and fun for passengers. ... Read More | 
Sep 3, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIt has been 19 months since The Lanesborough shut its doors for its £80 million ($122M) renovation, but as of August, it has officially reopened. Being hailed as London’s most expensive luxury hotel—the cheapest room is £720 ($1,098) a night—the building’s new look has designer Alberto Pinto to thank. Known for his work on private residences and yachts, Pinto allows the space’s 18th century glamour to shine by getting rid of outdated materials and techniques, and bringing in modern technologies and gilded ceilings. ... Read More | 
Aug 26, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienNormally talk of manors in the English countryside leave us dreaming of 18th century buildings, white picket fences and rose gardens worthy of having a proper tea party. This Kent mansion, however, is not that kind of house—it’s so much cooler than that. ... Read More | 
Aug 21, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichAs an example of something that probably looks much scarier than it actually is, London’s Nine Elms neighborhood will soon have a glass-bottomed Sky Pool that will sit 10 stories off the ground, stretched between two luxury Embassy Gardens residential buildings. Though the structures—which are being built near Battersea Power Station—won’t be finished until 2017, we know that the stunning aquarium-like pool will be 25 meters long (around 82 feet), five meters wide (16 feet) and three meters deep (which is nearly ten feet). It goes without saying, but this pool definitely isn’t for anyone who is afraid of heights! ... Read More | 
Aug 14, 2015 | Contributor: Paul EdwardsImpressively located in a much-favored area of central London, the Langham Hotel this year celebrates its 150th birthday, making it one of the world’s most venerable purpose-built grand hotels. When it opened in 1865 it was the city’s largest and most modern hotel and featured the first hydraulic elevators in England. Determined to show that old does not mean unfashionable, the owners have completed a refurbishment that cements its place in London’s best. ... Read More | 
Aug 7, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichSome whiskies are so coveted and so rare that they get entire events orchestrated around a mere tasting. On November 14, such an occasion from Royal Salute in London is taking place where the crowned guest is the Tribute to Honour. If you consider yourself a true connoisseur, you may already know that there are only 21 of these bejeweled bottles in the world, and two of them will be at The Ultimate Tribute. ... Read More | 
Jul 23, 2015 | Contributor: Paul EdwardsYou know a hotel has made it when it is named in the dictionary and people start writing songs about it. Of course, we’re talking about The Ritz London. And when it comes to Putting on the Ritz, the property’s Head Concierge Michael de Cozar is in a class of his own. ... Read More | 
Jul 20, 2015 | Contributor: Elisabeth RushtonIn 2004, Jenny Hytner-Marriott sat down and made a list of all of the things that made her feel uneasy about depositing her dog in kennels. Her catalog of concerns was so extensive that she decided to produce a solution: a luxurious holiday package for hounds, in her own home. ... Read More | 
Jul 16, 2015 | Contributor: Paul EdwardsTucked away on a river bend in the idyllic Forest of Bowland in Lancashire northern England, the Inn at Whitewell is a 14th century property was once home to the keepers of the Royal Forest. While it still remains part of the Duchy of Lancaster estate, its regal ties essentially end there. ... Read More | 
Jul 15, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichEven though some people equate summer months with being the best time to visit London, it’s certainly not true this year. The famed city has an incredible lineup of events to close out the rest of the year and when we say incredible, we mean Benedict Cumberbatch onstage playing the title role in Hamlet. ... Read More | 
Jul 14, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienThis October, London will play host to Luxury Interactive, an e-commerce and digital marketing event for luxury brand innovators. The three-day conference will cover content from online marketing to customer acquisition and retention strategies, and include speakers and representatives from a wide variety of categories. ... Read More | 
Jul 2, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichHugh Grant and Julia Roberts may dominate Google results when “Notting Hill” is searched, but let’s not forget how fantastic this cosmopolitan district in London is. The area is full of Victorian townhouses, retail therapy, restaurants and an annual Carnival festival, and very soon—August 15, in fact—its newest hotel will be opening its doors. ... Read More | 
Jun 12, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienThe Royal Suite, one of most opulent and resplendent rooms at The Ritz London, is not only a place of beauty and comfort, but also of great history. Just take one look at the above video and you will see what we mean. ... Read More | 
May 26, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienLast month Gordon Ramsay opened Maze Grill at 11 Park Walk, the original site of the Aubergine restaurant where the chef got his start over 20 years ago. The new restaurant reflects Ramsay’s love for Manhattan’s steakhouses with a menu that consists of poultry, fish and rare-breed steaks. ... Read More |
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