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Waldorf Astoria London at Admiralty Arch takes bookings for March 2027

One of London's most famous landmarks becomes a hotel, with 114 rooms and suites, Clare Smyth in the kitchen and stays bookable from 1 March 2027.

Mandarin Oriental will reopen the Old Cataract and Winter Palace on the Nile in July 2027

Two of the great Nile hotels, the Old Cataract in Aswan and the Winter Palace in Luxor, are due to reopen under Mandarin Oriental in July 2027.

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar: Monaco gets a sprint, Abu Dhabi closes the season

Formula 1 has announced a 24-round calendar for 2027. Monaco hosts its first sprint on 4 to 6 June, and Abu Dhabi closes the season on 10 to 12 December.

Five luxury travel trends shaping 2027

Autumn is the new summer, rates are well above 2019 and families are travelling together. What the data says about how our clients will travel in 2027.

Paying for travel in crypto after MiCA: what changed in July 2026

The EU's transition period for crypto service providers ended on 1 July 2026. Here is what changed, and the questions worth asking before you pay for travel in crypto.

Why the world's best tables and tickets are harder to get than ever

Booking windows that open 90 days ahead and close in minutes, year-long waits and race weekends sold by waitlist. Why the hardest bookings keep getting harder.

Summer in winter: the best warm-weather getaways from December to March

When Europe turns cold, these are the places we send clients for sun, sea and long evenings outside, with the best months and what to book first.

Booking a villa for Christmas and New Year: a practical guide

The festive weeks are the most sought-after of the year. When to book a villa, the questions to ask and the details that make the difference.

Lapland this winter: three private itineraries compared

A ski-in villa, a design-led forest lodge, or a private island followed by glass igloos. How our three Lapland itineraries differ, and who each one suits.

Case study: Paddock Club passes for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after they sold out

Three Paddock Club passes, sold out for months, confirmed in a single day for a private client in Riyadh.

Case study: a same-day private jet out of Geneva

A decision made over breakfast, and a jet waiting in Geneva by lunchtime, with catering and a car at the other end.

Case study: an overnight suite upgrade in Positano

A couple from Zurich landed in Naples to a message: their suite in Positano had been upgraded overnight.