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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.

Euronews

Senior Reform UK figures attend launch of How to Launder Money book

Co-author George Cottrell is close aide to party leader Nigel Farage and served several months in US prison

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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10 best luxury hotels in Bali, from personal butlers to palatial villas

Blending high-end luxury with traditional Balinese lifestyle, escape to these secluded resorts and opulent hotels on the Island of the Gods

The Independent UK

Second test confirms Conor Maynard is not father of Charlotte Chilton’s child

Chilton said they met at Raffles hotel in London.

Evening Standard

Last independent King’s Road shoe shop could shut as Raffles Chelsea eyes basement for expansion

Hassan Salimian says losing his basement stock room to the nightclub’s extension could force his closure

Evening Standard

The best hotels in London, from grand dames to perfect pubs with rooms

London’s hotel scene is as diverse and dynamic as the city itself, from five-star luxury to the quirky and cool, pubs with rooftop gardens and the tallest building in the country

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The best luxury hotels in Dubai for glamorous beach clubs and exclusive experiences

Whether its designer malls, 24-hour butler service or indulgent spa oases, these hotels reveal why Dubai is known for opulence

The Independent UK

This palatial retreat in Bahrain might just be the Gulf’s most lavish resort

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain redefines desert luxury with private villas and lush secret gardens

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US Election 2024: how Donald Trump's win will impact the London property market

Requests to rent trophy homes went up overnight while, longer term, a Trump victory could pump up the deflated central London sales market

Evening Standard

Peak luxury: how long can London’s grand hotel boom last?

From basement builds to rooftops, revamped Whitehall ministries and once-were embassies, the capital’s hotels are in an opulence arms race to lure exacting guests

The Guardian - UK

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024: London named one of the best places to stay on the planet

A combination of new openings and esteemed grande dames help the capital to retain its status as a luxury hotel leader

Evening Standard

The OWO Residences showcase the building’s timeless opulence through playfulness and variety

The OWO Residences reveal designs by Angel O’Donnell, HBA, Accouter and RJP Design through a series of apartment showcases within London’s landmark Grade II*-listed building

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Revel in 007 glamour at Raffles London at The OWO

Raffles London at The OWO opens its doors after a majestic six-year restoration

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International Business Times UK

Tom Cruise Gets Cheeky Warning From Prince William At Charity Gala

The Prince of Wales joked about the actor during his speech at London's Air Ambulance Charity Gala.

The Hindu

Exceed primed to deliver in C.M. Varma and B.M. Varma Memorial Million

Exceed primed to deliver in C.M. Varma and B.M. Varma Memorial Million in Bengaluru

Evening Standard

London gets its appetite back: Restaurant openings rise to highest number since pandemic

Steady recovery suggests London restaurant scene may be in healthier state than feared

Evening Standard

The best restaurants opening in London for 2024, from Singapulah to Arlington

From a stylish Singaporean import to a high-end Japanese taking over an old Tube station, David Ellis and Josh Barrie share a taste of what’s to come

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s the exclusivity’: the rise of London’s £1,000-plus a night super-luxe hotels

Price is no deterrent as wealthy visitors flock to the capital for ‘experiences’ only big money can buy

Evening Standard

The OWO: Welcome to the opening of the century

With 12 restaurants and bars, Michelin in its sights and half an Aston Martin on a wall, the OWO is a destination unlike any other in the world, says David Ellis

The Independent UK

Singapore travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

The Lion City offers up a heady mix of energetic city break – world-class restaurants, shopping and nightlife – paired with incredible wildlife escapes and beaches

Evening Standard

Bouji wonderland: Is this the return of posh boy clubbing?

Boujis, London’s most infamous club, is coming back to life — and opens tomorrow. David Ellis meets the man who taught the royals how to properly party

Reuters

'The ICU is full': medical staff on frontline of China's COVID fight say hospitals are 'overwhelmed'

In more than three decades of emergency medicine, Beijing-based doctor Howard Bernstein said, he has never seen anything like this.

Daily Mirror

Inside FIFA's luxury hotel for VIPs and ex-footballers - with public banned from staying

The Fairmont hotel is hosting some of the most famous names in world football including Roberto Carlos - but the public cannot stay at the place during the tournament

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