Fall in love with food in this stunning compendium that celebrates the rich variety of over 1,000 delicious things to eat. Written by Laura Gladwin, former chef turned writer and editor specializing in food and drink, with sumptuous illustrations by Zoë Barker. Discover how cheese is made and find out what it is about onions that make you cry as well as a host of other surprising facts you didn’t know about food, from pasta and cakes to fruits and vegetables. Each spread features a different ingredient or food type, with a short introduction about its origins, and a single fact about each vari ..read more

The WB Abu Dhabi hotel on Yas Island, operated by Hilton under the Curio Collection brand, will open its doors to guests on 11 November 2021, inviting guests to see their favorite stories and characters brought to life through unique hospitality experiences that only the rich history and storied legacy of Warner Bros. could offer. Featuring one of the finest collections of Warner Bros. archives, guests at the world’s first Warner Bros. hotel will be treated to a journey of discovery through film and television, enjoying Warner Bros.’ rich history and library of timeless productions at every to ..read more

Petrossian has been a French institution for over a century, and has been sourcing and maturing the world’s finest caviar since they first brought this incredible delicacy to Paris in 1920. This year the family-run company is expanding its UK caviar operations and is currently building a new caviar lab on the outskirts of London in Chessington. The UK subsidiary of the brand launched 7 years ago and has introduced Petrossian products to some of the country’s best restaurants & luxury hotels, going on to launch a UK online store in 2020, which offers nationwide consumer access to the full r ..read more

Follow in the footsteps of pioneering, historic travellers to Arabia and contemporary explorer and TV presenter, Levison Wood by snapping up limited edition tickets to a one-day exhibition called AlUla: A Journey Through Time at the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in London on Friday 29 October. Visitors to this unique, one-day exhibition will be among the first in the UK to take a journey through time, learning about early British explorers to visit the remote, unique geological landscapes of AlUla, in the North West region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The area includes Hegra, Saudi Arabi ..read more

LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to commemorate 10 years of helping people celebrate life since launching the much-loved brand in December 2011. Renowned for its simple, fresh and culturally immersive experiences with creative pop-up surprises that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, the group continue to redefine the concept of what luxury means today. To mark this milestone, LUX* Resorts & Hotels will also celebrate the grand opening of LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences on 3rd December 2021. In keeping with LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ vision of Making Each Moment Matter ..read more

The northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna is renowned for being one of the finest in the world for its rich gastronomic tradition, authenticity and iconic food produce – from Parma ham to the traditional balsamic vinegar without forgetting the fizzy Lambrusco. As travel restrictions and testing requirements ease, Emilia Romagna is the perfect choice for a “slow travel” foodie experience this autumn. Dubbed ‘Food Valley’ because of its world-known culinary traditions, Emilia Romagna is best explored on a “slow” trip along the Via Emilia. The Via Emilia is a thousand-year-old Roman road cove ..read more

Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea unveils a pioneering wellness programme for new ship Silver Dawn. Inspired by the ancient Roman lifestyle, Otium is a unique innovation that will extend from guests’ suites to the spa and beyond, focusing on indulgence, pampering, and pleasure. Otium—set to launch on new ship Silver Dawn, which will welcome guests from spring 2022. In a nod to the cruise line’s Italian heritage, Otium takes inspiration from the leisurely nature of the ancient Roman lifestyle. In Roman culture, Otium—the opposite of negotium, the nonexistence of pleasure—was a period o ..read more

Grantley Hall, the 17th Century Palladian-style manor house hotel in Yorkshire, has been awarded the maximum accolade at this year’s AA Awards: five AA Red Stars. The Grade II* listed mansion with Michelin-starred restaurant from Shaun Rankin in North Yorkshire’s Ripon features 47 bedrooms, four restaurants, five bars and a state-of-the-art spa. Only two hotels in the UK were awarded five AA Red Stars making Grantley Hall one of the finest hotels in the country. Acclaimed chef Shaun Rankin and his eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant is housed on site, contributing to the hotel’s appeal as a ..read more

The Stay Warehouse introduces guests to the coastal charms of Alacati on the Cesme peninsula, famed for its laid-back windsurfers’ vibe and azure Aegean waters. Transformed from a former beer distribution centre, sustainable luxury is at the heart of the adult-only The Stay Warehouse, a design-led hideaway set in olive-tree lined gardens cocooning an outside heated pool. Wrapped in reclaimed materials, zero trees were felled during construction, and recycled materials were used including wood and bricks from ancient Anatolian houses repurposed into walls and upcycled into bespoke furniture. Th ..read more

Sea Change introduces two new great organic wines with its stunning Otter labels, a lesser known red varietal, Bobal, and a classic white Chardonnay. Both wines use organic grapes that grow in healthy soil, therefore producing heartier skins and high concentrations of those good-for-you antioxidants, including polyphenols and resveratrol to bring vibrancy to every drop. What’s more, the production process means only naturally occurring sulfites are present, so every sip is gentler on the head and stomach than regular wine. The Organic Red – Sea Change Bobal (£13.99 RRP) Hailing from the sun-so ..read more