A woman with dark curly hair soaks in a foam bath with her feet up on the sill of the bathroom window, framing the sunset.

Baths, by Belmond

From a freestanding tub aboard a legendary train to herb-infused rituals in historic palaces, discover seven of the most unique and indulgent baths across Belmond’s iconic collection.

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View down on two breakfasts of eggs on crumpets, with a dish of butter, a teapot and cups of tea, all served in white crockery.

Recipe: Sourdough Crumpets with Mushrooms & Poached Egg

An English breakfast is a classic way to experience the country’s culture. This sourdough crumpet recipe is from chef Michael Turner at Willett’s, a quintessential British bistro at The Cadogan, marrying earthy mushroom with silky poached egg.

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Taste Travel: A Guide to Champagne

In the first of a new series of Belmond destination guides, food writer Caroline Craig takes us through what makes the French region of Champagne so special. For those ready to embark on their journey to the towns made famous by sparkling wine find everything you'll need to know here before exploring France further with Les Bateaux Belmond from Burgundy to Provence. Follow her tips to do like the French do – taking drinking bubbles and dining in style to the next level.

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A turquoise vinyl record labelled MAROMA and BY ANDRE VII is centred over an illustrated tropical background with palm trees, a building, and a pool.

The Maroma Playlist

André VII’s deep house-meet-dark-electro might, at first, sound like a world dominated solely by underground sounds. But dig a little and you’ll find that the DJ’s inspirations are plural, from radiant pop music to relaxing tunes – something evidenced in his Maroma playlist.

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What To Wear in France’s Waterways

Though it may be tempting to pack berets and stripes, we’re here to help you avoid a dreaded faux pas when travelling to France. Style expert Osman Ahmed leads us through the do’s and don’ts of dressing for a French river cruise as part of our ‘Location Dressing’ series.

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The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum stands on the eastern headland of Boa Viagem beach, like a recently landed UFO

An Art & Design Lover’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro

From the tiled steps of Escadaria Selarón to hillside ateliers and bay-front museums, Rio de Janeiro is a city where modernism, music and tropical landscape collide. Discover Darcie Imbert’s guide to the artistic metropolis, featuring iconic works by Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx.

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1936 monochrome photo of a group of men and women in swimming suits basking on a rock with a Dalamation, by Herbert List.

The Novel That Defined Portofino

Portofino has been the backdrop for countless cultural moments, but one book from the 1920s is often credited with kickstarting the belle epoque of the Italian Riviera. Matthew Bell, contributing editor at Tatler, explores its enduring impact.

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Wearing a brown casual suit, Thebe Magugu leans against a wavy wooden wall arch in the Mount Nelson Hotel suite he designed.

Interview: Meet Thebe Magugu

Thebe Magugu is one of South Africa’s most celebrated fashion designers and he’s now making his first foray into interior design at Belmond’s Cape Town landmark, Mount Nelson. We sat down with the prolific polymath to hear about the care and craft behind his suite design, as well as his vision for a new cultural institute to sit alongside it.

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What to Wear in the Mexican Caribbean

There is something about a tropical climate that instantly lifts your mood – so dress to match your serotonin levels. Style expert Osman Ahmed leads us through the do’s and don’ts of a tropical holiday to the Caribbean coast of Mexico, as part of our ‘Location Dressing’ series.

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Filmmaker Wes Anderson sits at a French polished table in an art deco carriage and observes the world through the window

How Wes Anderson Redesigned Our Train

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A sketch shows a green-themed Britannic Explorer dining car with four tables with botanic-print chairs along the right side.

Inside the Britannic Explorer

As our new luxury sleeper train, the Britannic Explorer, joins the rails of England and Wales in summer 2025, Wallpaper* design director Hugo Macdonald meets the brains behind the uniquely British interiors.

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Chef Dominique Crenn, in dark glasses and a flat cap, stands in a vegetable farm, holding up a bunch of fresh-pulled turnips.

Breaking Bread with Chef Dominique Crenn

Forget everything you thought you knew about dining on a boat. Meet Chef Dominique Crenn – of the 3 Michelin star Atelier Crenn – who is charting a new course for French river cruising on board Les Bateaux Belmond, her new culinary canvas.

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Oro Head Chef Vania Ghedini, with short dark hair, wearing a branded apron, smiles in a portrait taken in the hotel gardens.

Breaking Bread with Chef Vania Ghedini

Living and working in Venice means having a constant connection with the wonders of the sea that surrounds this city. For Vania Ghedini, Head Chef at Hotel Cipriani’s ORO Restaurant, it’s also the source of her inspiration in the kitchen.  

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