Italy is synonymous with luxury and where better for a luxurious city break than the Renaissance city of Florence? Here are some of our top five luxurious activities to do in the city, from gourmet eating, to opera in the Gardens of Boboli and Italian leather glove shopping.
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Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca restaurant in Girona has been named world’s best restaurant in the World’s 50 Best Restaurant 2013 awards, taking the title away from Noma in Denmark, which fell to number two and has held the top title for the last two years.
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It’s just under two weeks to go until Mother’s Day, so now’s the time to get planning. Here are a few of our luxurious ideas to give you a bit of inspiration.
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Forget Venice, Paris and Rome, these cities are too predictable, too crowded and too touristy at this time of year to be truly romantic, instead why not whisk your loved one off to one of these alternative romantic city breaks?
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To celebrate 200 years since Jane Austen wrote her novel, Pride and Prejudice, we’ve come up with a list of places to visit where you can live out your Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy fantasies, from the film location of the famed Pemberley, to the events going on at the Jane Austen House Museum.
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Icelanders swear by the benefits of a daily soak the country’s volcanically heated pools and spas for a healthy lifestyle and long life span. Bathing in them dates back to at the 12th century and the locals called it heitir pottar, which literally translates as ‘hot pools’. Today, there are many places to bathe naturally across the country and here are some of the best:
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You might expect a documentary about a hotel to be rather dull, but when it’s one of the most famous and quintessentially British hotels with guests paying up to £6,000 a night, it certainly isn’t.
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Spanning the river Danube, Budapest with its elegant bridges, castles and grand buildings, is said to be the most beautiful city in central Europe. Filled with cute cafes, gourmet eateries, Turkish style baths and festive treats from Christmas markets, to ice rinks, the Hungarian capital is perfect for a short luxurious winter break.
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Esme Fox finds a boutique refuge and plenty of culture in Mallorca’s historic capital – Palma.
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Not content with her solely her teenage clubbing memories of Mallorca, Esme Fox goes in search of a more rustic and luxurious side to the Spanish island at the renowned La Residencia Hotel.
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What’s the next best thing to eating chocolate? Bathing in it of course – so to celebrate Chocolate Week, from October 8-14, we’ve found you some of the world’s best chocolate spas. From chocolate bean polishes to cocoa whipped baths and thick chocolate massages these treatments help firm and moisturise the skin while giving it an extra boost of antioxidants.
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To celebrate London Cocktail Week this week from October 8-14 we’ve been finding some destination inspired cocktails from around the world.
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It’s National Spa Week this week, so it’s time to take advantage of the hundreds of deals and discounts being offered in spas around the country and treat yourself to a spot of indulgence and relaxation. Here are five of our favourite UK spas to inspire you.
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Built as a house of worship or devotion to the Gods, temples are some of the most ancient, striking, ornate and beautiful buildings in the world. Often great architectural fetes, many of these temples are at the top of every travellers dream list and the reason they go to visit the country in the first place. Here are the world’s most beautiful temples.
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If you’re looking for a luxurious getaway with the kids this October half term, then we’ve come up with a few ideas that are both glamorous and child friendly – keeping everyone happy. From glamping in Mongolian yurts, to luxurious tree house retreats and foraging for wild food, here are our picks for a stylish October half term break with a difference.
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We’ve all been hearing about Prince Harry’s antics in Las Vegas over the past week, where he he’s been living up to the city’s party reputation. So how exactly do you party in style in Sin City, just like a royal? Here are our top ten ways to show you how.
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Esme Fox goes in search of a little quiet respite in Shakespeare country, at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel.
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Afternoon teas are becoming all the rage across the UK, now a popular girly day out, hen do or birthday celebration. So, we sent our writer, Esme Fox for tea at three to discover what this revived fad is really all about.
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HolidayChic.co.uk is in a prime position to introduce you to the Canary Wharf super yachts, having watched them arrive from our office windows and sat staring at for over a week now. The super yachts are here of course for the Olympics, which begin this Friday, July 27 and have now docked in the area dubbed ‘Cannes Wharf’ for the duration of the games. Welcome to the Canary Wharf super yachts.
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The view is often the best thing about your hotel room, and while silk sheets, butler services and private plunge pools all add to the allure, it’s that spectacular landscape that truly makes it feel special. From views of the Taj Mahal from your tub, to seeing Machu Picchu’s peak while sipping your morning coffee, here are the world’s best rooms with a view.
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We’re in the American spirit now after 4th of July celebrations yesterday, so we thought we’d take a look at some of the country’s most exclusive and luxurious beach resorts, where the rich and famous have their second homes and celebrities come to chill.
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Let’s face it, waiting around in airports is not a very glamorous thing, unless you have access to a first class lounge that is. In these airports though, you won’t have to - these are the sleekest, chicest airports in the world that feature everything from indoor gardens and golf courses, to spas and even cinemas.
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The Mediterranean has long been a playground for the rich and famous, inducing images of shaded eyed celebrities zipping around on their private yachts, sitting in stylish cafes with cups of espresso, or showing off their latest styles on the beach. But the Mediterranean also brings to mind another world, of quaint winding cobblestone streets, cute squares encircled with lemon groves, and romantic architecture - ensuring they never lose their charm and remain exclusive and luxurious.
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Come on a relaxing and rejuvenating journey with us as we discover the world’s most unusual spas, from sitting in bath of freshly brewed beer or sake, to treatments in ruins of an old fortress or a woodcutter’s cabins, or even experiencing God’s creation in seven days within seven unique glass cubes. Here’s our pick of the world’s most unusual spas.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is now just under two weeks away and if you’re staying in the UK for the royal celebration then you’ll find plenty of ways to treat yourself in royal style. From proper British afternoon teas, to music venues fit for a Queen and a tour of regal history, these are the best ways to feel like a royal in London.
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