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.
Read more - Baths, by BelmondRecipe: 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.
Read more - Recipe: Sourdough Crumpets with Mushrooms & Poached Egg 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.
Read more - Taste Travel: A Guide to ChampagneThe 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.
Read more - The Maroma PlaylistWhat 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.
Read more - What To Wear in France’s WaterwaysAn 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.
Read more - An Art & Design Lover’s Guide to Rio de JaneiroThe 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.
Read more - The Novel That Defined PortofinoInterview: 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.
Read more - Interview: Meet Thebe MaguguWhat 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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