An Edinburgh hotel in a 17th century mansion has been named as Scotland's most romantic in the Hotel of the Year awards. Prestonfield, set in 20 acres of parkland adjacent to a golf course and in the shadow of Arthur's Seat - an extinct volcano - features 'dramatic' rooms and 'indulgent' suites; it is the [...]

There is no doubt that you can eat as well, or better, in London than anywhere else in the world – when money is no object. But what happens when you are on a budget, trying to get as much value as you possibly can?

The Murano has put together special promotional packages for Christmas and New Years Eve. The Murano is the first “urban resort” in the Marais neighborhood of Paris, with a bar-lounge, restaurant, spa (opening March 2005), suites and a private pool. It is a veritable oasis in the heart of the city.

Hotel Budir (www.budir.is) is one of the top five "modern seaside hotels" in the world, according to an article published in the U.K.’s Independent. Located on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the hotel has a view of not only the ocean, but of lava fields and the Snaefellsnes glacier.

A new breed of hotel is springing up across the UK, modern but luxurious, stylish but informal – and all of them have one thing in common – a state of the art spa. Hotel spas offer the chance to have a relaxing treatment, or even just a soothing swim and steam, without the structure and discipline of a destination spa.