Venice is world-renowned for three things: canals, carnival and cuisine, with new and old eateries alike constantly competing to up the gastronomic ante. Our current favourite lunch spot is Ristorante Riviera, a gorgeous space with a sprawling terrace overlooking the canal, all canvas umbrellas and white tablecloths dappled with sunshine. Settle in with a cold,…

With The Queen and Princess Margaret learning to dance in its ballroom as children, and a pedigree most luxury hotels would sell their souls to obtain, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has a better claim than most to the title of London’s most prestigious – and popular – luxury hotel. With this in mind, there…

Having been closed for an 18-month, £80 million refurbishment, devotees of The Lanesborough – one of London’s most decadent hotels – were awaiting its reopening with well-warranted bated breath. And they certainly weren’t disappointed. Luxurious and opulent to a fault, the building has been made to feel like the lavish manor house at the centre…