City Notes
Oceanfront hotels in Santa Barbara tend to trade heavily on location. The Milo, Hotel by the Sea has decided that position alone isn’t enough, and following a multi-million-dollar renovation and rebrand, the former Hotel Milo re-emerges with a...
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Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
City Notes
Can you keep a secret? There are times when writing about travel experiences, when sharing offbeat gems and little-known wonders can have you all glowing on the inside. There are times when it gives you a calm sense of pride. And there are times...
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A restored 19th-century landmark in the heart of Mérida, Hotel Sevilla is a celebration of Yucatán’s architectural heritage, reimagined for modern life. Set within a former colonial house, the Grupo Habita project preserves the soul of the...
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The Younghusband Woolstore Redevelopment stands as one of Australia’s most compelling examples of adaptive reuse, a project that treats heritage as its greatest asset. Led by Woods Bagot, the transformation has seen more than 17,000 square metres...
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Zaranda is the latest restaurant from James Beard Award–winning chef Hugo Ortega, opened in late 2025 with a vision rooted in Las Californias — Alta and Baja — imagined as a single, borderless region. Rather than relying on nostalgia or...
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Looking out over the harbour of Gustavia, Pablo Saint-Barth is Indie Group’s latest opening, bringing the familiar Pablo formula to the Caribbean. Following venues in Courchevel, Megève, Paris and along the French Riviera, this new address takes...
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Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
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Set within a historic warehouse at Devonshire Square, Anise has been reimagined as an intimate cocktail bar and lounge that celebrates colour, craft and longevity. Designed by London-based interior architecture studio A-nrd, the refreshed space...
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Old Beijing Bus is a public children’s space with a bus theme on the streets of Changping that offers a thoughtful example of how memory, play, and urban renewal can coexist within a contemporary public park. Located in Sanjiaodi Park, Changping...
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On the Pacific edge of Puerto Escondido, where surf culture, tropical calm and Oaxacan tradition intersect, Mantra Hotel Boutique offers a considered approach to rest. Located in Punta Zicatela, just a short walk from Playa Zicatela, this 12 room...
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On Mayfair’s Mount Street, a new dining room has recently opened behind an unexpected threshold. Automat, now open at number 127, introduces a contemporary American dining concept that looks back to early and mid-century Americana while remaining...
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Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park located in Kunshan, Suzhou, offers a confident vision for how contemporary public space can weave together culture, sport, and everyday life. Although completed in March 2024, the park remains worthy of mention in 2026,...
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Botanicafé is a health-focused restaurant and specialty coffee bar in Buenos Aires’ Retiro district, conceived as a laidback counterpoint to the bustling city life outside. Designed by Ohio Estudio as an interior landscape rather than a...
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The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
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Moss opens at 520 Fifth Avenue, immediately at home among Midtown Manhattan’s architectural mix. Set across four expansive floors, the concept unites culture, wellness, hospitality, and community for a new generation of New Yorkers who want their...
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Plaza Khao Gaeng opens its second London restaurant in Borough Yards, bringing its Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised Southern Thai cooking to a new setting beneath the historic Stoney Street arches. Following the success of the original Tottenham...
Journal
Stand at ground level at Park Hill and you can almost smell yesterday’s pub food drifting out from the cafés and hear the ghost-clank of milk floats the decks were once designed to carry. The Grace Owen nursery sits on its small patch of...
The Edit
Devotees of high-concept visual worlds and razor-sharp cultural remixing have reason to clear space in their calendars, Matthew Marks Gallery having unveiled Alex Da Corte: Parade, the artist’s first solo outing in New York in over five years, on...
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Those of you who've been reading We Heart for some time will already be familiar with the A’ Design Award. It’s a competition we’ve partnered with for many years, and one we genuinely enjoy shouting about; mainly as time and time again it...
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Long holidays are rare gifts—extra days that give you the freedom to slow down, explore farther, and truly enjoy the journey. Unlike short weekend trips, a long holiday allows you to immerse yourself in a destination, experience local culture, and...
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Santa Monica is one of California's premier coastal destinations, known for its beach, pier, shopping streets and relaxed ambience. Travelers arriving early or leaving late often face one major hurdle: what to do with their luggage. Carrying bags...
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Egypt is a land of ancient history, golden stones, and deserts where everything seems very interesting and eye-catching. Visiting this place is one of the unforgettable memories that everyone can enjoy. Among all of these memories, having the Nile...
