In the newest instalment of our Ask the Concierge series, we’re heading to the cobblestoned, colonial-era city of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico’s central highlands. Octavio Tovar, head concierge at Casa de Sierra Nevada hotel, gives us his keys to the city's artistic soul.
Read more - Ask The Concierge: Octavio Tovar’s San Miguel de Allende
On a summer’s afternoon, we sat down with Chef Dominique Crenn, the newly appointed Culinary Curator of Les Bateaux Belmond onboard Coquelicot in Champagne, to discover the inspiration behind her menus for our fleet of river boats. Discover her career, from growing up in France to becoming the first female chef to attain three Michelin stars in the United States for her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Chef Dominique Crenn
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.
Read more - Inside the Britannic Explorer
Culinary Curator at Les Bateaux Belmond, Chef Dominique Crenn shares with us the recipe for her ‘classique’ vinaigrette. This staple of French cuisine is the perfect way to finish your summer salads and impress your guests around the table.
Read more - Recipe: Dominique Crenn’s ‘Classique’ Vinaigrette
In the 1960s, Castello di Casole in Tuscany was a playground for one of the Italian film industry’s biggest disruptors. Film writer and historian Christina Newland, programmer of ‘Luchino Visconti: Decadence & Decay’ at the British Film Institute, explores the story of the Visconti brothers – their legendary parties, the glittering guestlists and the bar that honours them today.
Read more - Luchino Visconti’s Tuscany
A suitcase that needs packing can be a daunting prospect. In our new ‘Location Dressing’ series, style expert Osman Ahmed tells us exactly what to wear at five of our most stylish places. Our first stop? Splendido, in Portofino.
Read more - What to Wear at... Splendido
As thalassophiles (lovers of the sea) celebrate World Oceans Day, we’re looking back on a busy year of initiatives at Belmond focused on the preservation of the oceans – from spotlighting endangered monk seals to projecting disruptive art in unexpected locations.
Read more - Ripple Effect: A Year of Marine Conservation
In the latest instalment of Belmond’s ‘As Seen By’ photography series, Colin Dodgson embarks on a Peruvian odyssey through natural wonders aboard the Andean Explorer train.
Read more - Andean Explorer, As Seen By Colin Dodgson
Light, fresh and exactly what you want to eat in the sunshine, this salad from the Sazón cooking school at Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende brings together quintessential Mexican ingredients.
Read more - Recipe: Prawn Aguachile
Inspired by Belmond’s one-of-a-kind hotels and destinations, ‘As Seen By’ is an collection of collectible photobooks with Parisian publisher RVB.
Read more - Discover Belmond’s Photobooks
Ever wanted a sneak peek at the films everyone will be talking about next awards season? Film festivals offer a glamorous way to do just that, where you can spot stars, attend fascinating events and soak up the buzz at some of the world’s most beautiful destinations. We've put together a list of our favourites, along with the perfect Belmond property to pair it with following your movie marathon.
Read more - The Best Film Festivals – and Where to Stay
With the opening of La Piscina, our new pool club at Caruso, we explore the many ways to spend a day of leisure around the best social hub on the Amalfi Coast. Catch the early lights of the day, join your friends for a fun and fierce game of Monopoly and snap the most breathtaking sunsets above Ravello.
Read more - Sunrise to Sunset: a Day by the Pool at Caruso
Planning a visit to Mexico’s heartland of creative culture, San Miguel de Allende? This vibrant city in eastern Guanajuato is famous for its celebrations, where the streets come alive all year round. Whether you're drawn to its legendary Day of the Dead festivities or something a little more local, there's an event for every kind of explorer...
Read more - San Miguel de Allende’s Celebrations Calendar
Discover how native Madeiran José Diogo Costa, Creative Executive Chef at Reid's Palace in Funchal, transposed the island’s abundance of tropical fruits and liqueurs into the perfect scoop at Gelateria San Giorgio.
Read more - The Gelato of Madeira
Wes Anderson's distinctive style now graces the rails. Climb on board the British Pullman and discover a train carriage meticulously re-designed by the director, and spiriting travellers across the UK.
Read more - How Wes Anderson Redesigned Our Train
Discover how Mexico’s long-held tradition of transforming natural materials into craft is being respun by socially minded designers.
Read more - Ground Force
When Raymond Blanc found the historic manor house that would become Le Manoir, he said it was ‘love at first sight’. Forty years on, we spent the day reminiscing with Raymond about his vision for Le Manoir and his culinary inspirations.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Raymond Blanc OBE
Through numerous ancient ingredients and centuries of history, discover the DNA of new restaurant ‘Mauka’ with the celebrated Peruvian chef at the helm: Pía León.
Read more - Breaking Bread with Pía León