Author name: Aleks Bond

Gone are the days when luxury travel began at the aircraft door. Manchester Airport’s pioneering private terminal, aether, transforms every element of the pre-flight experience into a privilege, turning what was once an endurance test into a pleasure. This sophisticated facility sets a new standard for passenger experience, removing the stress, the queues, and the crowds from the airport journey – replacing them with tranquility, efficiency, and genuine luxury. Welcome to the future of airport travel

Palatial grandeur meets contemporary luxury at The One Palácio da Anunciada, where a 16th-century masterpiece has been meticulously transformed into Lisbon’s newest five-star retreat. Located in the city’s prestigious centre, this 83-room boutique luxury hotel offers an exceptional blend of Portuguese heritage and modern refinement

Commanding the heart of Avenida Liberdade since 1933, the Tivoli stands as Portugal’s most distinguished luxury address. This iconic hotel, favoured by royalty and global leaders, masterfully blends historic grandeur with contemporary refinement to create an unrivalled Portuguese hospitality experience

Nestled between Angel and Old Street, nhow London boldly reimagines the modern hotel experience. This 190-room property, curated in partnership with Shoreditch’s Jealous Gallery, delivers a masterclass in contemporary hospitality where avant-garde design meets corporate excellence

Beyond the rolling hills of the Cotswolds lies a refined sanctuary where luxury meets understated elegance. Calcot & Spa, set within 220 acres of rewilded countryside, has established itself as the discerning executive’s retreat of choice. Here, the demanding pace of corporate life gives way to a carefully orchestrated experience of wellness, gastronomy, and sophisticated comfort