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From the Scottish Highlands to the sophisticated streets of Paris, from up-and-coming Belgrade to exotic Istanbul, Best in Travel devotes this issue to exploring the very best New Hotels that have got the whole continent talking.

Take a whirlwind tour of some exciting new properties for you to explore and enjoy.

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Special Features Editor Kaye Holland

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Europ Cultural Heritage

Glorious Scenery

Europe’s almost unmanageable wealth of attractions is its biggest single draw: the birthplace of democracy in Athens, the Renaissance art of Florence, the graceful canals of Venice, the Napoleonic splendour of Paris, and the multilayered historical and cultural canvas of London. Less obvious but no less impressive attractions include Moorish palaces in Andalucía, the fascinating East-meets-West brew of İstanbul in Turkey, the majesty of meticulously restored imperial palaces in Russia's former capital St Petersburg and the ongoing project of Gaudí's La Sagrada Família in Barcelona.

There's a huge diversity of natural scenery: rugged Scottish Highlands with glens and lochs; Norway's fabulous fjords, seemingly chipped to jagged perfection by giants; the vine-raked valleys of the Loire; and the steppe-like plains of central Spain. If you're looking for beaches, a circuit of the Mediterranean's northern coast reveals one gem after another. Or strike out to lesser known, yet beautiful coastal regions such as the Baltic and Black Seas. Mountain lovers should head to the Alps: they march across central Europe taking in France, Switzerland, Austria, northern Italy and tiny Liechtenstein.

We have put together the Best places to stay in Europe in 2018-2019, take a look here: www.worldtravelawards.com/winners/2018/europe

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Europe has some of the best nightlife in the world.

Globally famous DJs keep the party going in London, Berlin and Paris, all of which also oer top-class entertainment, especially theatre and live music. Other key locations for high-energy nightlife include Moscow, Belgrade, Budapest and Madrid, while those hankering for something cosier can add Dublin's pubs or Vienna's cafes to their itinerary. Continue to party on the continent's streets at a multiplicity of festivals and celebrations, from city parades attended by hundreds of thousands to intimate concerts in an ancient amphitheatre.

Once you've ticked o the great museums, panoramic vistas and energetic nightlife, what's left? A chance to indulge in a culinary adventure to beat all others, that's what! Who wouldn't want to snack on pizza in Naples, souvlaki in Santorini or even haggis in Scotland? But did you also know that Britain has some of the best Indian restaurants in the world; that Turkey's doner kebab is a key part of contemporary German food culture; and that in the Netherlands you can gorge on an Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table)? Once again Europe's diversity and global reach is its trump card.

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Las Colinas Beach Club on the sea front

18-hole championship golf course

A WORLD APART TO LIVE Europe’s Leading Villa Resort*, is offering you the opportunity to make your dream come true and become the owner of a villa with views over Spain’s Best Golf Course**.

Abubilla Villa

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Las Colinas Short Game Facility designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez

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*Spain’s and Europe Leading Villa Resort in the World Travel Awards 2017. / **Spain’s Best Golf Course in the World Golf Awards 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Las Colinas Golf & Country Club +34 965 32 40 04

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Las Colinas Beach Club on the sea front

18-hole championship golf course

A WORLD APART TO LIVE Europe’s Leading Villa Resort*, is offering you the opportunity to make your dream come true and become the owner of a villa with views over Spain’s Best Golf Course**.

Abubilla Villa

Spain's Best Golf Course

2017

2017

Europe's Leading Villa Resort

Spain's Leading Villa Resort

TOP 100 GOLF COURSES IN

CONTINENTAL EUROPE 2018

Las Colinas Short Game Facility designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez

Mimosa Community

*Spain’s and Europe Leading Villa Resort in the World Travel Awards 2017. / **Spain’s Best Golf Course in the World Golf Awards 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Las Colinas Golf & Country Club +34 965 32 40 04

info@lascolinasgolf.es

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The Fife Arms in Braemar is being sensitively restored and returned to its former splendour as a first class hotel. The building is a significant landmark in the scenic village famed for the Braemar Gathering annual highland games, the Cairngorms National Park and its Royal Deeside connections. Owned by Iwan and Manuela Wirth, co-Presidents of internationally acclaimed art gallery, Hauser & Wirth, The Fife Arms will build on and reflect their interest in heritage, tradition, contemporary art and culture. They hope to bring their love of art and design to the historic interiors

of the building, creating a unique and transformative experience for guests. This begins with the artist and poet Alec Finlay, who is collaborating on the research and design of The Fife Arms. Responding to the elements in the landscape and culture of Upper Deeside and ensuring that these are represented within the building and remain central to the philosophy of the project. www.thefifearms.com

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An elegant lobby with high ceilings and plenty of natural light greets you upon arrival to Hilton Belgrade, our modern hotel in the heart of the city. Take advantage of being close to businesses and attractions. Dine on Serbian delicacies, or savor Asians specialties while taking in Old Town views from the rooftop lounge. Luxuriate with a spa treatment or a session in a steam room.

At the end of the day, escape the hassle and bustle of the city in your stylish room or suite with modern amenities. www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/serbia/hilt on-belgrade-BEGBSHI/index.html

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MEGÈVE The only hotel directly on the Mont d'Arbois slopes, Four Seasons Hotel Megève offers chic, contemporary style in the heart of the French Alps. www.fourseasons.com/megeve

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HILTON ISTANBUL BAKIRKOY Welcome to Hilton Istanbul Bakirkoy, a dynamic city hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul World Trade Center and Istanbul CNR Expo Center.

Nestled by the spectacular coastal road of Istanbul Bakirkoy district, the hotel is surrounded both by entertainment facilities and business hubs. Oering panoramic Marmara Sea views, the hotel's range of

unique rooms and suites provide the perfect Hilton accomodation experience. Enjoy attentive service and thoughtful amenities such as a wellness spa, all-day dining, a ďŹ tness center, indoor/outdoor pools and Executive Lounge. www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/turkey/hiltonistanbul-bakirkoy-ISTIBHI/index.html

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HÔTEL LUTETIA When the Boucicaut family opened the first modern department store, they changed how Parisians, and then the world, do their shopping. Once they had transformed retail commerce, their decision to innovate hoteliery was almost an afterthought. Their store was such a runaway success, that their many suppliers, bringing luxuries from afar, needed a comfortable place to spend the night. Visiting customers from across Europe also needed an enticement to stay longer. The board of 'Le Bon Marché' decide to open a modern, palace-inspired, luxury hotel in Paris, directly across from their famous store. www.hotellutetia.com

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A surprise contender for an emerging hotspot, Malta’s capital Valletta is scrubbing up very nicely for its moment in the limelight as European Capital of Culture 2018, rather easily done when you are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the sunniest places in Europe.

Another reason to hop on a plane is Iniala Harbour House, which opens at the end of the year. Set on a prime harbour-front position on St Barbara Bastion, it is the second hotel from a British entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist whose Iniala Beach House in Phuket was built on the site of his own beach house, destroyed in the 2004 tsunami (a chunk of the revenues funds his charitable foundation). www.iniala.com

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L'OSCAR HOTEL Jacques Garcia knows how to create drama. Rich, decadent and deeply sexy interiors are the French designer’s speciality, as seen at La Reserve and Hôtel Costes in Paris. This spring he brings his theatrical signature style to London for L’oscar. Turning a gorgeous Grade-II former Baptist Church HQ into something decidedly more sinful-looking, Garcia has papered halls in embossed purple leather, while the 39 bedrooms are lavishly decorated in deep purples, rich reds and burnished golds with wonderfully tactile silks, velvets and damask. There are original religious flourishes – including terracotta biblical narrative panels by Doulton above huge marble fireplaces – but the showstopper is The Baptist Grill, which takes over the beautiful octagonal former chapel. www.loscar.com

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Hotel Travel News helps guide you through the minefield of choice. We report each day on what’s new, what’s relaunched, and showcase the great and the good; from resorts to boutique properties and the advancment of AirBNB and its effect for us all

Working across a multitude of social media platforms, delivering content in an easily digestible image lead format, we engage with those that live and experience a luxury lifestyle each and every day.

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University Arms Cambridge, re-created in 2018 by architect John Simpson and interior designer Martin Brudnizki, offers 192 rooms and suites across four floors, with views over Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard. The style is undeniably British.

Classic Edwardian interiors are combined with bespoke, leather-padded writing desks, low ottomans and tiered chandeliers in playful colours and rooms full of natural light. The result is ambitious, beautiful, and full of life. universityarms.com

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When you stay at Belmond Cadogan Hotel, London is yours to explore. Step out from the main entrance and be swept up in the luxury brands and high-end retailers of Knightsbridge.

Alternatively slip out of the side door and be in the artistic heart of Chelsea, full of craft boutiques, artisanal food and trendy drinking spots. After a day sampling the delights of the city, you’ll find every indulgence awaiting you back at the hotel. Cosy up in front of the fire with your drink of choice, or slip into the indulgence of your beautiful suite. It’s truly a welcome home. https://www.belmond.com/hotels/europe/uk/l ondon/belmond-cadogan-hotel/about

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RTIST RESIDENCE RIGHTON The original Artist Residence, located on Brighton seafront and overlooking the iconic West Pier. With renowned restaurant, The Set, the fun and casual Set Bar with tapas, cocktails and draught beers, and a secret drinking den tucked away in the basement, this is a lively Brighton hangout with something for everyone. www.artistresidence.co.uk/our-hotels

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ST. JAMES’ COURT LONDON St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London is a discreet Victorian masterpiece, typifying the concealed charm of one of Britain's finest luxury hotels. Crisp and elegant, with the signature Taj warmth, St. James' Court strives to make each visit more pleasurable and memorable. Located in central London SW1, the hotel is footsteps from Buckingham Palace and St. James’ Park, walking distance from Westminster and Victoria Station and conveniently close to the West End and Mayfair, perfectly positioned to explore London, for business or pleasure. www.virtualworldinternet.com/portfolio/ st.-james-court-a-taj-hotel-london

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EXPERIMENTAL CHALET

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In December 2018, Hotel Nevai will transform into Experimental Chalet. Experimental Chalet is set upon the snowy peaks of Verbier. It’s our interpretation of a wintry escape complete with 39 bedrooms, a restaurant, cocktail bar & club, plus a spa, hammam and solarium where the sound, the drinks, the design and the food all play equal parts in creating a happy mess where guests return time and time again.

Experimental Chalet is part of the collective behind Experimental Group with properties including Experimental Cocktail Club in London & Paris, Experimental Beach Ibiza, Balagan Paris and Grand Pigalle Hotel, Hotel des Grands Boulevards and Henrietta Hotel. www.hotelnevai.com/en

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Established in 1867 by August Kettner, rumoured to have been chef to Napoleon III, Kettner’s was one of the first restaurants in London to serve French food.

Popular with historical figures and creatives throughout its 151-year history, legend has it that King Edward VII courted his mistress, actress Lillie Langtry, in its cabinets particuliers (private dining rooms). Remaining open through both World Wars, Kettner’s entertained visitors including Sir Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Bing Crosby and Margaret Thatcher. The French restaurant at Kettner’s Townhouse has a menu inspired by its past, using locally-sourced ingredients.

The design retains the original Grade II listed details, including the floral plasterwork and mirrors that line the walls. The interiors feature rosewood and mahogany furniture in a warm colour palette. kettnerstownhouse.com/hotel

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The Barcelona EDITION is located on the edge of El Born District, in the heart of the city, beside the Barcelona Cathedral and right next to the Santa Caterina Market, steps away from main city beaches, las Ramblas and main luxury shops as well as Gaudí buildings on Passeig de Gràcia. The hotel features 100 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, state of the art club and lounge, bespoke cocktail bar, rooftop bar, outdoor pool and fitness center.

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Opened spring 2018 in London, this is the latest venture from Soho House and is sited in the iconic old BBC Television Centre. Soho House was ounded in London in 1995 for people working in creative industries. There are Houses located in the UK, Berlin, Istanbul, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Toronto.

Each House is designed for the city and neighbourhood it’s in, but all share the same ethos; to create a comfortable home from home for a community of like-minded creative people, wherever they are.

They oer four types of membership at White City House: Local House, Every House, Under 27 Local House and Under 27 Every House.

Local membership gives you access to all facilities at White City House: spaces for eating and drinking, a screening room, a 2,100 sqm gym and indoor pool, and a rooftop with outdoor pool. www.whitecityhouse.com

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