More than just a means to get a midday caffeine fix, afternoon tea is a timeless ritual that spans the planet, blending culture, elegance, and culinary artistry. Whether you’re a tea connoisseur or simply seeking a unique travel experience, get your pinkies up as these afternoon teas promise to delight the senses and elevate your itinerary.
The arrival of a new year is a time for celebration, reflection, and revelry. Across the globe, iconic cities pull out all of the stops for the holiday, hosting extraordinary events that usher in the season with unmatched grandeur.
Every summer, photos of Aperol Spritzes at posh cafés in Positano are sure to flood your Instagram feed. Thanks to social media, traveling to Europe has evolved into a cliché in recent years — a competition to inspire “FOMO” in others by posting idyllic photos on Instagram from popular tourist destinations. For those who yearn to explore the undiscovered in Europe, here are some unique experiences that can help you connect deeper with European lifestyle and culture, and hopefully, yourself.
With the anticipation of leisure travel resuming in the United Kingdom soon, The Rubens at the Palace has curated incredible authentic, VIP dining experiences for you to enjoy the next time you’re in London… or for those living in London, you now have an excuse for an amazing staycation. With two spectacular restaurants, a […]
In this case, we are not exaggerating since this Afternoon Tea experience is actually called “Fancy Tea.” Lyaness is the new bar and concept from Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr Lyan) and team at Sea Containers London. Set within the iconic Sea Containers building – originally designed by American architect Warren Platner […]
The Rubens at The Palace hotel serves its Royal Afternoon Tea in London’s most regal location, overlooking The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Adding to this already illustrious experience, the five star hotel is now serving its freshly baked scones, pastries and finger sandwiches alongside the United Kingdom’s most expensive cup […]
No great hotel is complete without a first-class bar – one of those special places that changes its character as the day progresses, but always has a relaxed and friendly environment that makes you feel right at home. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection’s 6 unique cocktail bars offer exceptional decor, […]
There are certainly no shortage of amazing hotel experiences waiting to be discovered throughout London, but one that has been impressing guests for many years is The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences. Located in the heart of Mayfair (nearest tubes are Green Park and Hyde Park Corner) opposite Green Park and […]
The award-winning South Bank design hotel, Mondrian London has now officially become Sea Containers London. Paying homage to the history of the iconic building in which the hotel sits, the new name also marks the hotel’s independent status, as part of the Lore Group’s collection of independent hotels. Lore Group – […]
Standing in front of the white, boxy building in the Shepherd’s Bush section of London, the last thing you would expect it to be is a boutique hotel. But there it is, K West Hotel and Spa London, transformed from a BBC recording studio into a hip contemporary facility that […]
When hotel founder Bea Tollman was trying to think of a name for her group of luxury properties, now numbering 17 around the world, she remembered that the first time she met her husband-to-be, Stanley, he was wearing an elegant red carnation boutonniere. Thus was born the Red Carnation Hotels […]
Perhaps, no other London hotel can boast such an illustrious storied past as the Royal Lancaster Hotel, or as it has reverted to its original designation as Royal Lancaster London. The Beatles launched their classic ‘Yellow Submarine’ film and had their after party in the Yellow Submarine nightclub. The Rolling […]
