The Glasshouse: A gateway to Scotch whisky in the heart of Edinburgh

Boasting over 120 distilleries Scotland is home a veritable tapestry of whiskies that stretch from the border to the tips of the Outer Hebrides. Every malt and blend holds unique characteristics largely derived from their provenance, but few people get to visit them all. To get a flavour you need to head to a gateway to Scotch whisky and kick off your experience in the hands of the Glasshouse Hotel and a man who has, Ken Hanley. Based in the...

What to do in Marseille, France

by Shalina Baksani Located in Provence, on the Mediterranean coastline, Marseille is more laid-back than neighbouring Cannes or Nice, and has plenty to delight its visitors. France’s second biggest city, Marseille has heritage dating back to the Ancient Greeks. Afterwards, it became a key part of the Roman empire, and has since retained strong ties with its bordering Italian neighbours.  The city also acts as a touchpoint for France’s colonies in North Africa: Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.  This melting pot...

Wild about wellness? So is Mauritius

By Rosie Benson No longer just for the super-rich, Mauritius is reinventing itself as a wellness mecca – at least, that’s the idea at Heritage Le Telfair where wealth and health are rapidly becoming one and the same. Located in Domaine de Bel Ombre, a village on the southern coast of the island, the resort is boutique luxury meets back-to-nature wellness. In other words; a butler service is available for every suite, but you’d better make sure you’re up for...

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