Kim Ayling

5 days ago | elitetraveler.com | Kim Ayling

Glen Scotia has unveiled its oldest-ever whisky: a 50 Year Old single malt Scotch. This distillery milestone marks the first release in the all-new Glen Scotia Elements of Campbeltown series – a collection of highly limited whiskies, drawn from its oldest casks. Inspired by the Celtic five-knot fold, five rare whiskies will be released in the collection, each named after a different element.

5 days ago | elitetraveler.com | Kim Ayling

Picture a vacation to Spain and white sandy beaches, a balmy client and cheap beer comes to mind. Green Spain – known locally as España Verde – however, encompasses a completely different side to the Spain most tourists know. Stretching over the northern reaches of the country, Green Spain is categorised by its vast greenery (as its name would suggest), and a climate that is typically considerably cooler than the rest of the country.

1 week ago | elitetraveler.com | Kim Ayling

Last year, Gordon Ramsay shared some news. The fiery chef had grand plans to open not one, not two but five restaurants at 22 Bishopsgate, London’s tallest office building. In February 2025, the plans materialized. Lucky Cat was the first to welcome guests into Ramsay’s new skyscraper home, with city folk flocking for the chef’s take on Asian-inspired dishes, stretching skyline views and the party atmosphere (helped in no small part by the 3am close time).

1 week ago | elitetraveler.com | Kim Ayling

Once the playground of the late, great Princess Diana, the pristine shores of southwest Barbuda first captured the attention of Nobu co-founder Robert De Niro over three decades ago – and its been his mission to set up shop here ever since. Nobu Beach Inn is slated to open in 2026, and exclusive renders of the new hotel have just been launched.

2 weeks ago | elitetraveler.com | Kim Ayling

For three years, Restaurant of the Week has been a mainstay in the weekly Elite Traveler calendar – a chance to share our top new openings, our favorite dishes and the chefs you need to know about. Now, though, with the dawn of our fresh new look, comes the dawn of a fresh new fine dining column: The Reservation.