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James Bond Magic: The Dubrovnik Palace

By Ally Pyle
on 03/09/2010
Thinking of somewhere sunny to go now that the end of the summer is nearing? Dubrovnik in Croatia is one of the most beautiful places I have had the pleasure of visiting - the Old Town being one of the most breathtaking sites to behold. If you need...

A Lifehouse near the city

By Amy Hopkinson
on 31/08/2010
For us Londoners needing a weekend get-away, the task of finding and booking somewhere has just become alot easier with the knowledge that the new Lifehouse  spa will be just an hour away. Opening this December, guests are in for a treat both...

Make the Most of the Last Days of Summer

By Lisa Myers
on 31/08/2010
The Park Plaza County Hall’s new Urban Garden, located on a 2nd-floor terrace and offering striking views of the London Eye, is the perfect place to while away the remaining summer evenings. London’s newest outdoor drinking spot is...

Explore The Carnival City of the World...RIO!

By Amy Hopkinson
on 25/08/2010
Here at Glam there’s many off us hop footing it to Notting hill carnival this bank holiday weekend to enjoy fun entertainment that’s offer. But today we were reminded about the mother of all carnivals….Rio! Taking place next year...

The Astor Hotel in Tianjin Opens

By Charlotte Jones
on 19/08/2010
The Astor Hotel will open on 1 September as the first Luxury Collection Hotel in Greater China. Located in the heart of Tianjin, China’s third largest city, the 147-year old building originally opened as a hotel in 1863.  Following a...

iPads at The Hoxton

By Ally Pyle
on 18/08/2010
We at Glam are already big fans of The Hoxton Hotel in Shoreditch but there is always something else to rave about – so here is another instalment. With the latest craze for iPads taking hold, owner Sinclair Beecham has designed a special area...

The Heritage Wing at The Taj Mahal Palace

By Ally Pyle
on 16/08/2010
The stunning Taj Mahal Palace and Tower has added a few strings to its bow this summer with the re-opening of bespoke suites in The Heritage Wing. Restored after the 2008 attacks, the hotel took the opportunity to create stylish, modern suites that...

The Womb Room

By Charlotte Jones
on 12/08/2010
The Womb Room at the Corallium Spa at Gran Canaria's 4* Lopesan Costa Meloneras resort is not one for the faint hearted; this room is designed to re-create the journey of life starting with where it all began: the womb.  The womb room treatment...

Grab a Copy of Family Album at the Radisson

By Charlotte Jones
on 12/08/2010
This August, hotel guests of the Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel are invited to pick up a complimentary copy of Family Album, written by Penelope Lively, courtesy of Penguin Books and the hotel’s book club. In her latest novel,...

Make Friday 13th Lucky with transavia.com

By Charlotte Jones
on 12/08/2010
transavia.com, the low-fares Dutch airline is holding a 24-hour sale beginning at 8:00am on Friday 13 August 2010, with flights up for grabs for a guaranteed £30 each way from London Gatwick to Rotterdam – The Hague Airport, saving...

South Sands Hotel, Salcombe

By Ally Pyle
on 11/08/2010
The beautiful Salcombe has a new addition this summer in the form of the boutique 22-bedroom  South Sands Hotel. Nestled in a horseshoe bay, just outside the seaside town of Salcombe, the hotel is reminiscent of New England’s Nantucket,...

The Park at Mawgan Porth

By Ally Pyle
on 09/08/2010
Fancy camping without all the hassle? And the slumming it? The Park at Mawgan Porth in Cornwall brings a little luxury to the great outdoors offering everything from designer eco lodges to yurts and trailers – in other words, Glamping. With...

Celebrate the Fruits of Madeira

By Charlotte Jones
on 06/08/2010
The Madeira Wine Festival is held between the 2nd and 5th of September, and is undoubtedly an event for any discerning wine buff to get excited about.  Aside from enjoying the breathtaking views, diverse wildlife and beautiful weather that this...

Restore Your Balance On Lake Lucerne

By Amy Hopkinson
on 04/08/2010
Spending a week or two away relaxing is often on most people’s summer to do lists but with carbon footprints often now in the news it may seem hard to enjoy life’s luxuries without feeling guilty. But in fact this year is different...

Designer Rooms at The Hoxton

By Ally Pyle
on 03/08/2010
Already known for being effortlessly cool, reasonably prices and the place to go in Old Street for a great meal or cocktails, The Hoxton has added a few more strings to its bow. The hotel has commissioned three designers to create “East...

Marriott Grosvenor Square 25th Anniversary

By Charlotte Jones
on 29/07/2010
This year the London Marriott Grosvenor Square, situated in the heart of Mayfair and one of London’s most stylish hotels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Originally built as a stately townhouse, a multi-million pound refurbishment has...

Oriental Experience at Barcelo Asia Gardens

By Ally Pyle
on 29/07/2010
If you want some of the magic of Asia without the distance, you may want to look into staying at Spain’s unique luxury hotel, Barcelo Asia Gardens. Launching a bespoke, 7-day Oriental Experience from this September, the hotel is offering spa...

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas: The One to Watch

By Lisa Myers
on 28/07/2010
The latest hotel on Las Vegas’ famous strip is The Cosmopolitan, or, rather, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to give it its full name. Due to open its doors in December 2010, the 2,995 room Cosmopolitan has got a lot to live up to. However, I...

Pampering in Las Vegas? – You Bet!

By Lisa Myers
on 28/07/2010
Think of Las Vegas and you immediately conjure up visions of loud, smoky casinos full of hardened gamblers supping on hard liquor whilst old ladies hog the slot machines or hover around waiting to pounce on the cash jackpot that some poor...

Vegas Pool Inspiration

By Lisa Myers
on 28/07/2010
Glam travelled to Las Vegas to check out all the best pools to suit all desires.   Best for Families: The Beach at Mandalay Bay You wouldn’t perhaps think of Vegas as a family destination but, once there, there is no end of things to...
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