25/07/2011 | Getaway & WE

India: Sleep like a prince

More than a trend, a way of life: sleeping in a Maharajah palace converted into a hotel. It was Rajasthan which first specialised in renovating its former fortresses, but other states have begun to follow its lead. In the tradition of large hotel groups, private initiatives are also seeing the day. Heading for starry nights [...]

09/10/2010 | Getaway & WE

1835 White Palm Cannes, France

On the historic port, with an unobstructed view over the bay, this beautiful contemporary hotel opened last year for the renowned film festival. It is now directly attached to the new Thermes Marins spa which uses sea water taken from depths of 240 m for treatments. 2,700 m² of steel and glass for a luxurious [...]

09/10/2010 | Getaway & WE

Domaine des Andéols Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, France

In the heart of the Lubéron, perched on a hill surrounded by olive groves and lavender fields, Domaine des Andéols is the perfect example of the excitement, welcome, generosity and authenticity that can be offered to travellers. A real Provençal hamlet, Domaine des Andéols is made up of nine independent houses that are spacious and [...]

09/10/2010 | Getaway & WE

Beldi Country Club Marrakech, Morocco

A charming spot, nestled in an incredible 7 hectare garden with 1,330 rose bushes and other aromatic plants, the Beldi Country Club is just ten minutes from the hustle and bustle of the Marrakech city limits. Renowned amongst the local inhabitants for its large authentic celebrations, the serenity of its gardens, its pools and its [...]

09/10/2010 | Getaway & WE

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia

On the pearl of the Pacific, the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora invites you to a dream getaway in the South Seas. Suites on stilts or sea-front villas welcome guests to an extraordinary universe. The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora features around 100 bungalows on stilts and 7 seaside villas with pool. Dotted around the [...]

09/10/2010 | Getaway & WE

Sofitel St James London, UK

Located in a lovely building from 1923, the Sofitel St James enjoys a perfect location in the heart of London, near the West End theatres and smart boutiques of Bond Street. The contemporary interior design blends in subtly with the typically British character of the building. Transformed in 2003 by decorator Pierre Yves Rochon, the [...]