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3 days ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Ross Fraser |Simon Rumley |Andrew Forbes
Sitting on the northeastern edge of Barcelona, Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona offers visitors to the Catalonian capital a blend of metropolitan spirit and laid-back beachside energy. With its sleek modern design and strategic position next to the Barcelona International Convention Centre, and just moments from Llevant Beach, the hotel appeals to both business travellers and leisure guests looking to stay connected without sacrificing downtime.
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5 days ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Ross Fraser |Chrystal Webster |Andrew Forbes
Hilton has marked a milestone with the launch of Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts, the group’s first luxury hotel in the heart of the French capital. Located in the city’s refined 7th arrondissement, the 118-room property occupies a grand 19th-century neo-Gothic building, a former telephone exchange now reimagined as a luxurious and design-led retreat.
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5 days ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Simon Rumley |Andrew Forbes |Ross Fraser
Barely a hop, skip, or a jump from Bank tube station, The Royal Exchange stands majestic in the centre of London’s City. Opposite the Bank of England, it’s pincered by Cornhill and Lombard Street, two formerly busy thoroughfares which are now semi-pedestrianised with only buses and cycles allowed between 7 am and 7 pm.
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5 days ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Andrew Forbes |Ross Fraser |Chrystal Webster
A 300-year-old family country estate, at the geographical heart of Ibiza, is the laid-back luxury destination for a Balearic experience that beats to the slower, authentic rhythm of nature and the local community. Can Lluc Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas offers 25 rooms, suites, or villas, scattered across rolling countryside, where the only sounds are birdsong and the hum of cicadas.
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1 week ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Andrew Forbes |Chrystal Webster |Ross Fraser
Seville prepares to host one of the year’s most anticipated music festivals as Icónica Santalucía Sevilla Fest transforms the iconic Plaza de España into a concert venue from 30th May through 14th July. The stellar lineup features international heavyweights Justin Timberlake, Emilia, and Kylie Minogue alongside Spanish favourites Leiva and Love of Lesbian.
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1 week ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Chrystal Webster |Ross Fraser
Bringing its signature brand of Thai-inspired hospitality to the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi for the first time, Dusit Hotels and Resorts has opened a striking new address on the banks of Hanoi’s West Lake. Located in Tay Ho, a district long celebrated for its artisan spirit and leafy calm, the 207-room hotel is more than a luxurious new entry to the city’s hospitality scene.
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1 week ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Ross Fraser |Chrystal Webster |Simon Rumley
New for Ibiza’s 2025 season is the opening of Cala San Miguel Ibiza Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton on the island’s serene northern coast. Designed as a place for rejuvenating the soul, this adults-only, five-star property embraces a laid-back rhythm, promising to connect you with the authentic spirit of the island. The Luxury Editor’s Ross and Andrew recently caught up over a long weekend here – read on to discover more.
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2 weeks ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Ross Fraser
The Macallan has unveiled The Tree of Life Collection, a pair of limited-edition single malts created in tribute to one of Scotland’s most influential designers, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The release continues the distillery’s long-standing engagement with the worlds of art, design and culture, this time drawing inspiration from Mackintosh’s connection to nature and his distinctive visual style.
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2 weeks ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Ross Fraser
From windswept Scottish coastlines to the snow-capped mountains of New Zealand, the world of whisky continues to offer extraordinary stories in every sip. To celebrate World Whisky Day, we’ve handpicked six releases that capture the spirit of innovation, heritage, artistry and terroir. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, these bottles represent our personal favourites from 2025 so far.
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2 weeks ago | 
theluxuryeditor.com | Debbie Hathway |Simon Rumley |Ross Fraser
Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius, reopens with renewed elegance, offering a soulful island experience defined by colour, culture, and curated luxury. With that introduction, I’m taking poetic license from the song commissioned by Shangri-la Le Touessrok, Mauritius to mark the resort’s reopening after a four-month renovation in October 2024.
