Simon Kurs

Nov 15, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Simon Kurs

When it comes to defining the hospitality zeitgeist, there are few better in the business than Barry Sternlicht. The billionaire real estate mogul, and founder of Starwood Hotels, effectively invented the lifestyle hotel back in 1998 when he launched W Hotels. Taking its cues from music, fashion, art and design, the W brand was tooled to attract a new type of high-end consumer – younger, sexier and more creative than your average guest.

Oct 23, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Simon Kurs

This latest instalment in our series of eco staycations takes you to a treehouse in a unique East Sussex community woodland ’10 years, 10 buildings, 10,000 volunteers’ – that’s the title of a documentary about Wilderness Wood released recently to mark the project’s 10th anniversary, and it nicely sums up the journey that Emily Charkin and Dan Morrish have been on since they purchased this 62-acre woodland site in 2014.

Oct 19, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Simon Kurs

For a certain type of visitor to Ibiza (this one included), Cala Llonga has always been something of a notional point on the island map. You might have noticed a road sign for it on the way to the hippie market of Las Dalias; or perhaps driven through its outskirts en route to a rosé-fuelled lunch at Amante – the beach club which overlooks the next bay along. Chances are, though, you probably didn’t stop off at this quiet, family-friendly resort.

Oct 19, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Simon Kurs

Ibiza has exploded as a culinary destination. Where once, visitors arrived on the Balearic Isle primarily to party, they now also come to feed. As a result, it can be trickier to get a booking at the latest hype restaurant (we’re looking at you Casa Jondal) than it is to score a place on the guest list at Pacha. But never fear. With options that range from chic and spendy Michelin dining to more laid-back lunch options by the beach, there are a wealth of great places to dine on this Balearic Isle.

Oct 19, 2024 | everand.com | Simon Kurs

Ibiza has exploded as a culinary destination. Where once, visitors arrived on the Balearic Isle primarily to party, they now also come to feed. As a result, it can be trickier to get a booking at the latest hype restaurant (we’re looking at you Casa Jondal) than it is to score a place on the guest list at Pacha. But never fear. With options that range from chic and spendy Michelin dining to more laid-back lunch options by the beach, there are a wealth of great places to dine on this Balearic Isle.