Tips from the T-List

For all of the music stars who play there and top sporting events that are held there, Las Vegas is still most famous for its casinos – with too many high quality establishments for even the most dedicated enthusiast for casino games to visit in a single trip. What is needed is some information about... (more...)

It’s peak road-trip season and sun and scenic routes are on our minds, so this week we’ve been California scheming. Take the infamous Highway 1 for its vertiginous coastal views, then hotfoot it inland to wine country. Luxury boutique hotel the Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County (Napa Valley’s... (more...)

An article looking at how catering suppliers are increasingly offering fresh, local and organic produce as businesses strive to satisfy growing consumer demands for upscale dishes. The New Challenges for Catering Suppliers Not so long ago, the words  catering suppliers may well have conjured... (more...)

Bali’s nicknamed the island of love, and this week we’re setting the scene with L Hotel Seminyak. When the sunset views on the rooftop terrace and waterfall table for two get a bit too much, step out the door to sample Petitenget’s divine boutiques and lychee martinis. Style: Luxe, lively, lovely Setting:... (more...)

You can consider yourself well-traveled – not just for your business or career, but also because you simply love to visit various exotic destinations around the world. But if there’s one thing that you absolutely dislike about traveling, let us take a wild guess what it is: your flight on the plane.   For... (more...)

This month, the intrepid Smith team of style-seeking hotel hunters began its global trek in canal-crossed Amsterdam, home to a trio of reinvented Dutch stunners: a modern aristocrat named Sir Albert (originally a diamond factory), the fantastical Andaz Amsterdam (formerly a library) and modernist masterpiece... (more...)

Luscious lodgings? Check. Rooftop plunge pool? Check. Glorious views stretching to the Atlas Mountains? Check check check. Riad Siwan is the quintessential bolthole in the heart of Marrakech’s Medina. Style: Regal and rooftop-enhanced Setting: Just by Djemaa El Fna Why this week? Marrakech needn’t... (more...)

There are a large number of private islands in Europe that can be rented for honeymoons, holidays, and for functions – most of these islands offer only a few square miles and either a luxury resort, or a more distinctive form of accommodation that you can enjoy with guests. From the Mediterranean... (more...)