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The perfect combination of craftsmanship and calm in the Maldives, this Indian Ocean retreat is a contemporary island sanctuary that exudes luxury without compromising its sense of play. Designed by studio Muza Lab, the resort ties together texture,...
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StudioBom, the Lisbon-based design studio founded by Émeline and Geoffrey has unveiled its first interior project: French pâtisserie 'BomBom', located in the city’s Amoreiras district. The 150 square metre ground-floor space, part of a...
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On Camberwell’s Church Street, hello JoJo is a new all-day restaurant and bakery shaped by the spirit of the neighbourhood. Founded by locals Jo Lavender and Rob Newlan, it’s a vibrant space that celebrates South East London through its design,...
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There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
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Festivalgoers having a good whinge about the lineup is a tradition as old as warm cider and stupid flags. I was at Reading 2000 when Daphne and Celeste were bottled off stage by Gen X’s most inglorious neanderthals (I, personally, would have saved...
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With its flamboyant neon runway entrance, SLS Barcelona sees the luxury, experience-led brand make its European debut in typically theatrical fashion. Positioned on the edge of the Mediterranean at Port Fòrum, the 471-room hotel is a high-octane...
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Located in the heart of Valencia, a city increasingly known for its rich electronic music culture, OVEN Club emerges afresh with a striking redesign by Clap Studio. Over five years since their first collaboration, the design firm returns to...
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Method Co. return to Charleston with The Nickel Hotel, a refined new-build boutique property on the city’s vibrant King Street. Designed in collaboration with New York-based Morris Adjmi Architects and developed alongside Capital Square, the...
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Set on Warsaw’s Solec Street, Pastelowe is a small but transportive pâtisserie that brings the spirit of Portugal’s Atlantic coast to the Polish capital. Known for its rich and delicately crisp pastéis de nata, the bakery draws on a love of...
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Lobel’s Original, the latest venture from the iconic Lobel’s of New York butcher family, has landed in the heart of Rockefeller Center; 30 Rockefeller Plaza’s Rink Level to be precise. This new 50-seat sandwich restaurant offers a refined take...
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Extending over the edge of Halifax Harbour, Mystic brings a refined new energy to Canada’s East Coast dining scene, offering a modern maritime experience that blurs the lines between land, sea, and sky. Set within the signature building of...
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Located in the Alison Brookes Architects-designed Cadence Court development in King’s Cross, Bubala unveils its largest and most expressive restaurant to date, a 3,000 square foot ode to Middle Eastern hospitality and contemporary London...
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Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
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Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
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In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
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On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
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Planning a wedding involves more than choosing colors and menus. It also means deciding how to spend your money. With so many expenses competing for attention, it’s easy to get pulled in multiple directions. But if you approach the process with...
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Florida welcomed a record 143 million visitors in 2024, and many of them booked stays in the state’s 65,000-plus short-term rentals that stretch from Pensacola to Key West. If you own one of those homes, you’ve probably juggled midnight leak...
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Joint pain from arthritis can make even simple movements feel like a challenge. Many people face a tough choice between using a cream that targets pain at the surface or taking a pill that works throughout the body. Each method provides benefits,...
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Ever notice how some people seem to effortlessly achieve gorgeous hairstyles while others struggle for hours to recreate the same look? The secret often comes down to understanding hair texture, a fundamental aspect of hair care that many overlook....