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Mandarin Oriental Mayfair: can five-star luxury ever be truly child-friendly?

From designer gifts to discreet staff and Mayfair-level indulgence, this London hotel is trying to crack one of luxury travel’s hardest balancing acts: keeping parents pampered without making children feel merely tolerated

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Tennis travel: Europe’s top hotels and resorts for a grand slam holiday

Europe is a dream for tennis fans, with five-star resorts boasting world-class facilities where players of all levels can get on court to train, practice and compete.

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Travelling to Spain? Here’s what new in 2026, from heritage hotels to cultural sights

Visitors to Spain will have a wealth of choice in 2026, with a number of new hotels, museums and attractions.

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Video shows former Mandarin Oriental hotel in Miami vanishing in seconds in spectacular implosion

This is the moment a historic Miami hotel was reduced to rubble in a matter of seconds.

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Why a Miami hotel was demolished in a controlled implosion

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Former Mandarin Oriental hotel vanishes in seconds with controlled implosion

The 23-story building at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger

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9 best hotel bakeries in London you might not have heard of

Hotels are starting to dominate sweet treat culture with their little pieces of art delicately designed by some of the world’s best bakers and patissiers – and almost too pretty to eat

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Everything we know about the Mandarin Oriental’s luxury Nile river cruises

The offering will be launched in partnership with travel brand the Garranah Group

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Why Oman should be on your radar for some glorious late-winter sun

Nature, beaches, culture and uninterrupted sunshine — a winter trip to Oman is a no-brainer, says Suzannah Ramsdale

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Step inside Vienna’s most opulent new hotel

An unloved municipal building has been transformed to match the grandeur of the surrounding city at Mandarin Oriental Vienna

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Mandarin Oriental to launch luxury river cruise along the Nile

The hotel group is also taking over two properties in Egypt, including the Old Cataract hotel where Agatha Christie is said to have penned Death on the Nile.

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The major hospitality brands opening new hotels in Europe in 2026

Nearly 124,000 new hotel rooms are projected across Europe this year, with global hospitality giants among the most anticipated openings.

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What to wear on your next flight? Luxury hotel branded merch, of course

A flurry of new collaborations offer chic yet comfortable options for your next travel day.

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Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels

Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.

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The 10 best luxury Bangkok hotels, from rooftop infinity pools to Michelin-starred dining

Embrace indulgence and opulence in our pick of the Thai capital’s 10 best luxury hotels

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The best hotels in Bodrum for holidays overlooking the sparkling Aegean Sea

From Michelin-starred restaurants and natural beauty hotspots, to luxury experiences, these are the best hotels in Turkey’s ‘French Riviera’ Bodrum

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The most fabulous London hotel Christmas trees

Christmas creations so spectacular, even Scrooge himself couldn’t resist getting into the festive spirit

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Mexico trounces the US when it comes to world’s best hotels, new ranking finds

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list features just two US entries, while Mexico boasts four

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The World's 50 Best Hotels names four London stays among the greatest on the globe

London was lauded with four of its iconic hotels being named among the world’s best at the hotel Oscars — while Asia and Italy dominated

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The best luxury hotels in London for world-class spas and fine dining with a view

After years of testing out hotel beds across the city, Gina Jackson shares her favourite high-end hotels in London

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5 London retreats for a child-free escape

Your significant other has granted you a night off. No kids! For 24 hours! But where to go?

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Luxury hotels with the best service: The world’s most impressive stays loved by billionaires

Luxury travel ‘fixer’ Olivia Ferney is used to fielding the demands of mega-rich moaners – here she reveals to Ted Thornhill nine hotels that keep even the fussiest high-earners happy

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Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius, hotel review

HOTELS: Annabel Grossman checks in

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The best spa hotels in Barcelona for luxury, relaxation and rejuvenating treatments

Immerse yourself in deep relaxation amid the vibrancy of the Catalan capital

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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona hotel review

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