Author name: Aleks Bond

Rosewood Abu Dhabi emerges as a striking waterfront presence where architectural ambition meets refined hospitality. Connected directly to The Galleria, the city’s most prestigious shopping destination, this contemporary property offers far more than its impressive facade suggests. From an unexpectedly tranquil rooftop pool to a hidden wine cellar serving exceptional steaks, the hotel reveals its strengths through thoughtful details and surprising discoveries that reward the curious traveller

Join us on a journey through Abu Dhabi’s most sophisticated luxury experiences, where palatial hotels meet Michelin-starred dining and world-class cultural attractions. Over several visits to the UAE’s capital, we explored properties that set global hospitality standards, dined at restaurants that have earned international acclaim, and discovered wellness spaces and cultural landmarks that reveal the emirate’s depth beyond its impressive skyline

British travellers can now explore China visa-free for up to 30 days, and there is no better way to do so than with Captain’s Choice on their Ancient & Remote Wonders of China by Private Jet journey. This 18-day adventure visits iconic sites and brings guests immersive experiences. Luxurious stays include the Waldorf Astoria Beijing, The Temple House Chengdu, Banyan Tree Yangshuo, and the Regent Shanghai on the Bund, while culinary highlights features dining at two-Michelin-star Yongtoo Elite. Travelling aboard a Bombardier Challenger 850 business class private jet, guests enjoy a seamless and intimate experience

Founded over a decade ago, True Travel is a London-based independent tour operator that has built its reputation on a singular conviction: that the most meaningful journeys lie far beyond the familiar. With a team of specialists spanning six continents, a curated network of access and expertise, and a commitment to purposeful travel embedded in its founding principles, True Travel designs bespoke luxury experiences for those who expect more from the world

The National Gallery has anchored London’s cultural life since 1824, housing works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rembrandt and Van Gogh, yet it has taken until now to give its members somewhere truly worth settling into. Supporters’ House, designed by Purcell Architects and Studio Linse, opened within the historic Wilkins Building in June 2025. As Susan Noonan, CCO at the National Gallery puts it, the space is about connecting people through art

MBM Chalets introduces its new MBM Experiences Collection in February 2026, pairing fully private Alpine residences with guided wellness, family and high-mountain adventures across Switzerland and France. Built on co-founder Matthew Burnford’s decades of expertise in safety and planning, the programme allows guests to explore the Alps with complete privacy, personal attention and the comfort of a seamless home base

Opening in spring, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra debuts in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, uniting chefs Nobu Matsuhisa and Dani García in Calvià near Puerto Portals, Spain, with dining across Matsuhisa, Leña, Jacinta, Leppoc, Garden Bar, Sobretaula and Aubara, guided by Sergio De La Plata and Duarte Correia, delivering Mandarin Oriental’s Mediterranean luxury vision, featuring coves, suites, spa rituals welcoming global travellers this season worldwide today together