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Villa Poseidon can be found located in the picturesque harbourside town of Vrboska in Hvar, Croatia. During our recent visit to this stunning island, we were lucky enough to experience Villa Poseidon, which is a... |
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The Pulitzer Amsterdam offers authentic Dutch hospitality in the heart of Amsterdam, the accommodation itself sits throughout 25 connecting canal houses, making this hotel extremely unique. The hotel was renovated in 2016 to include intimate guest rooms, landscaped inner gardens, a garden café, a hotel bar and a restaurant. We had heard excellent things and were... |
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Located in the heart of Milan, the Bulgari Hotel lies in a wonderfully tranquil location at the end of its own private driveway. Milan is Italy’s largest and busiest city, and although the Bulgari is only moments away from the city centre it provides a stoic calm that characterises this idyllic and seclusive retreat.
Upon arrival you are greeted by Bulgari’s... |
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Belmond Hotel Splendido can be found in the picturesque village of Portofino in Italy. The hotel is an impressive sight, it’s tucked in hillside amongst luscious green trees and natural beauty, this wasn’t our first visit and we excited to be returning to this beautiful hotel.
Portofino is a historic fishing village best known for its harbour and some impressive... |
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The Darling Hotel is located in Darling Harbour, Sydney, it's a five star hotel and a true representation of what a five star experience is all about. It was one of the first hotels in Australia to achieve the International Five Star Standard, and it's set a precedent for others to follow. The hotel makes for a welcome and relaxing break and leaves you wanting... |
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The Critics Guide is a luxury lifestyle publication for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The world holds a wealth of luxury and our aim is to share destinations and products which we feel are a pleasure to experience.
We specialise in showcasing luxury hotels, upscale restaurants and life experiences, so if you are looking for the best places to visit in your favourite city, we are here to provide enlightenment; giving you more time to relax, enjoy, and indulge.
Whilst globetrotting we often discover majestic products, from sumptuous fragrances to couture fashion pieces, we share these items so you can select the perfect travel companions. In our lifestyle chapter you will find a host of indulgences that will add a touch of splendor to your own home; from aesthetically inspiring to tech savvy we cater for the most discerning of palates. |
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Located in the most popular place to visit in Lisbon, Bairro Alto, is the Bairro Alto Hotel. Situated in the bustling heart of Lisbon’s historic district this hotel stands proudly as an architectural must-see, inspired by... |
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On a recent trip to the Amalfi Coast, we were delighted to be visiting Hotel Santa Caterina once again, Hotel Santa Caterina boasts an enviable location overlooking the coastline. This hotel is simply stunning, and we were... |
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Hotel Caruso is one of my favourite hotels and has remained so since our first visit. having tried to fault this hotel we simply cannot and only have good things to say about it.
Hotel Caruso is a part of Belmond, and... |
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The Belvedere Restaurant can be found at the wonderful Hotel Caruso overlooking the Amalfi Coast. In terms of location, this restaurant has to be up there with some of the top contenders for the best view. With uninterrupted... |
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When it comes to the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux, you couldn't ask for a better location. You can find it located inside the Golden Triangle - the finest shopping and pedestrian area of Bordeaux.
The beauty of the Grand Hotel’s... |
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During a recent trip to Devon, we decided to take a much-needed, secluded break at Hotel Endsleigh, which can be found located near Tavistock, in a hidden location on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Hotel Endsleigh is... |
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On a recent visit to Manchester, we once again paid a visit to Australasia, a restaurant that can be found within Spinningfields in Manchester. We love the concept of this restaurant, which is actually located underground,... |
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When someone mentions New York, there’s always one area that immediately springs to mind for us - the Upper East Side. An area that oozes glamour, sophistication and impeccable manners, the Upper East Side is home to many... |
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On a recent trip to New York, we decided to visit the Grand Salon restaurant, which can be found located inside the stunning Baccarat Hotel in the very heart of this wonderful city. The Grand Salon is a superb restaurant... |
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We put the spotlight on the industry's most recognisable faces in our new interview segment "Seven Sins". If you want to know what inspires the industry's movers and shakers or what your favourite food loving celebrity likes to indulge in then you'll find it in their Seven Sins. |
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