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A Travel Guru Shares Her Favourite Destinations, Hotels & More
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel Casana Hotel Where was the last place you travelled to and where did you stay? I’m just back from Amsterdam and had the most wonderful weekend stay at Hotel de L'Europe which is basically the Claridge's of the city. Think old-school hospitality with incredible food, a superb location and an epic Bar called Freddie's. Where's the most memorable place you've ever visited? Singita Grumeti in Tanzania, East Africa.
What’s New In Italy For Summer 2026
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe THE BIG-NAME REFURB: Verdura Resort, Sicily Verdura Resort has unveiled the first phase of an extensive three-year refurbishment programme, with 58 guestrooms and suites now featuring a fresh new design by Studio Moschino.
The Substack Newsletters The SL Team Love
Breadcrumbs Culture Sapna Rao Deputy Editor The Cereal Aisle by Leandra Medine Cohen From sustainable fashion to styling tips and in-depth pieces on how to style a trend, Leandra Medine Cohen has her finger on the pulse – putting her own spin on the latest trends, topics and hot products in fashion. Sign up here Emily’s Life Plan For The Week by Emily Mariko Like everyone else, I fell in love with Emily Mariko during lockdown.
5 SL Team-Approved Day Trips From London
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK @TheBugleHamble; Pirate Pasties Laura Black Founding Managing Editor One of my favourite day trips is Hamble-on-the-Solent. Less than two hours away and one of the UK's best-known sailing hubs, this charming village feels like a proper escape, with pretty Georgian cottages, waterside walks and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. I always start with a smoothie from Pirate Pasties before taking the dog for a walk through the woodland that runs alongside the river.
The Luxe List: July
Breadcrumbs Culture THE BEAUTY LAUNCH: Dries Van Noten Lip Balm Dries Van Noten Beauty’s new tinted lip balms offer expressive shades, sensorial formulas and collectable designs. Enriched with nourishing botanical ingredients including rosehip oil and pomegranate seed oil, the five new colours include 'Frosted Blue’, ‘Sepia Mocha’, ‘Natural Blush’, ‘Poppy Red’ and ‘Electric Pink’. Gliding smoothly between matte and sheen, the balms leave behind a light finish and comfortable, buildable pigment.
A Fashion Insider’s Guide To Amsterdam
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > City Breaks Robin Ooode/Unsplash WHERE TO STAY Rika Studios/Maison Rika It’s part boutique, part gallery and part beautifully designed two-bedroom apartment that you can actually book. The whole place has this incredibly warm, intimate and authentic feel. Staying here feels like a natural extension of the store’s aesthetic – it’s just stunning. If you ever visit, make sure to grab a copy of the Rika Studios Paper before you leave.
All The Best New Openings In Greece For Summer 2026
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe THE WELLNESS EXPANSION: The Rooster, Antiparos Since opening on Antiparos in 2021, The Rooster has become one of the Cyclades’ most sought-after stays. Set among sand dunes and wild gardens, the hotel combines minimalist design, spacious accommodation and a strong connection to nature. This year, its House of Healing wellness programme enters a new chapter through a partnership with Skin Design London.
What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel Jack Hardy THE MALLORCA OPENING: Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra opened this month on a secluded peninsula close to Puerto Portals. The brand’s first property in the Balearics is surrounded by Aleppo pines and overlooks two private coves. Around and about them, the 131-room resort combines contemporary Mediterranean design with the polished service it’s so well known for.
12 New Hotels, Restaurants & Events Around The UK
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK The Fife Arms STAY Mad Swans, Sussex Following the success of its first site in the Mendips, Mad Swans has headed south. Opened on 1st June in the South Downs National Park, the new countryside hangout brings together eco-cabin stays, sport and food in one design-led destination.
12 New Hotels & Restaurants Around The UK
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK The Fife Arms STAY Mad Swans, Sussex Following the success of its first site in the Mendips, Mad Swans has headed south. Opened on 1st June in the South Downs National Park, the new countryside hangout brings together eco-cabin stays, sport and food in one design-led destination.
An In-The-Know Bookshop Owner Shares Her Favourite Reads
Breadcrumbs Culture > Books & Podcasts What makes LaLa different from other bookstores? We work very hard to make people feel welcome, like they’ve walked into the well-stocked library of a friend. Very few people are on their phones, they’re engaging in conversation with us and with each other, and sit outside at our tables, or even on the pavement for hours chatting to each other.
The Luxe List: June
Breadcrumbs Culture THE EYEWEAR: Google x Gentle Monster Tech is getting a fashion upgrade thanks to Gentle Monster’s new intelligent eyewear partnership with Google and Samsung. First unveiled at Google I/O 2026, the audio glasses combine the Korean brand’s signature futuristic aesthetic with built-in speakers, microphones, a camera and Google Gemini voice assistance.
What’s New In Ibiza This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe THE RESTAURANT RESIDENCY: Casa Pregonda At Experimental Beach Ibiza One of Paris’s cult dining destinations is heading to Ibiza for the summer. Casa Pregonda – the Montorgueil favourite known for its Balearic spirit and relaxed, sun-drenched cooking – has taken up residency at Experimental Beach Ibiza until the end of October.
The SL Team Share Their Favourite Family-Friendly Hotels
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel Viceroy Ombria, Algarve Tor West Senior Wellness Editor Pine Cliffs in the Algarve is one of the smartest family resorts I’ve found in Europe. Positioned high above striking terracotta cliffs, the sprawling resort feels less like a hotel and more like a beautifully designed village, with whitewashed villas, modern apartments, winding gardens, eight pools and 15 restaurants spread across 179 acres.
12 Summer Events To Book Before They Sell Out
Breadcrumbs Culture > What's On THE SWEET TREAT The Ice Cream Project At Anya Village, Belgravia Anya Hindmarch’s Ice Cream Project will return to The Anya Village this summer. Returning to Belgravia from 5th June, The Ice Cream Project will be serving a new line-up of unexpectedly delicious ice creams and sorbets, which will be revealed soon (previous highlights have included soy sauce and Nesquik).
Why Crete Is On Our Travel Radar This Summer
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel @Welcome2Maiami Crete is the biggest island in Greece, so it’s worth splitting your time between a few of the regions to hit the best beaches and tavernas on each side. It’s divided into four regions: Lasithi in the east, Heraklion in central Crete and Rethymnon and Chania to the west.
13 London Openings To Know About This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars At Sloane HOTELS At Sloane, Chelsea Tucked just off Sloane Square, striking hotel At Sloane is leaning into London’s renewed appetite for late nights with a new after-hours dining concept. Inspired by its Parisian sister Hôtel Costes, long synonymous with fashion week dinners and discreet decadence, the hotel has introduced a 24-hour menu designed to extend the rhythm of the evening.
The Travel Trend That Will Help You Switch Off This Summer
Breadcrumbs UltraLuxe Original Travel; Zoé Fidji “The definition of luxury is changing. For a long time, it meant space, service and opulence – the guarantee of something grand and polished,” says Federico Galligani, general manager of Oasyhotel in the Tuscan Apennines. “Today, for a growing number of well-travelled guests, luxury means something simpler and much harder to find: time, silence, clean air, real nature, the possibility of being truly alone.
The SL Team’s Top Art & Theatre Recommendations
Breadcrumbs Culture > What's On Juergen Teller, Young Pink Kate, London 1998 © Juergen Teller; Johan-Persson; Syd Shelton Nana Acheampong Fashion Editor & Broadcaster “I have only heard good things about Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. The play is rooted in the experience of Black women and the culture of hair salons, particularly within African and African-American communities.
Trend Report: Elevated Greek Restaurants Are On The Rise In London
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Fenix Over the last handful of summers, it’s been impossible to ignore the allure of the Greek islands. They’ve been splashed all over Instagram and Athens itself – once a stopover on the way to the islands – is having a moment of its own. We love Greece’s capital so much, one of our first SheerLuxe City Guides was dedicated to its ancient ruins, creative spirit and atmospheric tavernas.
The SL Team Picks Their Favourite New Reads
Breadcrumbs Culture > Books & Podcasts Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Jenn George, Beauty Director My friend has read a preview of this debut novel and has been raving about it. It's a dark yet funny take on the 'trad wife' life, focusing on one such woman who wakes up in the past. Expect frighteningly accurate parallels and new perspectives on where we are as a society today compared to 50 or 100 years ago. It's definitely made an impression pre-release – Anne Hathaway has bagged the film rights.
Where The SL Team & Friends Are Going This Summer
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel Sky-Blue Creative/Stocksy United Nana Acheampong Fashion Broadcaster & Editor “I am heading to Seoul later this month on one of the first Virgin Atlantic flights on the airline’s new route and to say I’m excited is an understatement; it’s been a bucket-list destination for a while. I’m staying at Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, which feels like the perfect base for my first trip.
Great Spring Salads To Try This Season
Breadcrumbs Life > Food > Recipes YOTAM OTTOLENGHI Chopped Broccoli Salad With Peanut & Goji Dressing This is a hearty chopped salad that utilises the whole broccoli, head to stalk. The dressing is fruity and nutty from the goji berries, sumac and peanut butter. It's a great one for meal prep as it makes a big batch and keeps very well in the fridge for a few days.
Why London Is Falling Back In Love With Italian Restaurants
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Cece's, Andrew Urwin 2025 was the year Italian-American dining took London by storm. The scene was set in late 2024, when Martin Kuczmarski’s The Dover started serving spaghetti and meatballs in darkly lit surroundings. Martin then crowned 2025 with the launch of Martino’s on Sloane Square.
A Restaurant Worth Travelling To: The Woodcote, Sussex
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Chris Wharton THE CONCEPT Set within the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, The Woodcote is a recently restored country pub that’s now a smart restaurant with rooms worth crossing counties for. At its core is a contemporary menu led by local chef Matt Gillan, known for winning appearances on Great British Menu and for securing a Michelin star for The Pass at South Place in nearby Horsham.
The Luxe List: April
Breadcrumbs Culture THE BRITISH ICON: Burberry Trench Marking 170 years at the forefront of British heritage, Burberry revisits its outerwear icons for a new season, blending their time-honoured craftsmanship with a lighter, more contemporary feel. The Kensington, Waterloo and Fitzrovia trench coats return with their signature precision tailoring, while the Camden car coat delivers a cleaner, more streamlined alternative. This season’s palette comes in pale sugar pink and soft stone beige.
A Cool Foodie Founder Shares Her Weekly Shop
Breadcrumbs Life > Food @Rias_London FRIDGE STAPLES Kefir: I have a glass of kefir every single day – I genuinely can’t get enough of it. We get ours delivered with the milk twice a week, which feels like one of those slightly unnecessary indulgences I’ll never give up. There’s something very wholesome about having a local milkman in London, and it feels nostalgic as my grandad was a milkman.
Why Safaris Are This Year’s Hottest Travel Trend
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Long-Haul Singita When SheerLuxe fashion broadcaster Polly Newman got married last year, spending her honeymoon on safari was a no-brainer. “We did a safari at Ulusaba in Sabi Sands, South Africa, as our first big trip together and both loved it, so it felt fitting to do another for our honeymoon,” she says. They chose to celebrate their marriage in the Maasai Mara in Kenya, staying at Mahali Mzuri, before going on to do a one-day gorilla trek in Rwanda.
The SL Team’s Favourite Neighbourhood Restaurants
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars @WontonCharlies HACKNEY: Sapna Rao, Deputy Editor I grew up in Hong Kong and Singapore, so I have pretty high standards when it comes to a good wonton. The perfect wonton noodle soup is quite unfussy – a clear, deeply savoury broth, really flavourful dumplings and a zingy chilli sauce on the side to cut through it all.
The SL Team’s Go-To Neighbourhood Restaurants
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars @WontonCharlies HACKNEY: Sapna Rao, Deputy Editor I grew up in Hong Kong and Singapore, so I have pretty high standards when it comes to a good wonton. The perfect wonton noodle soup is quite unfussy – a clear, deeply savoury broth, really flavourful dumplings and a zingy chilli sauce on the side to cut through it all.
12 New Hotels, Restaurants & Events Around The UK
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK The Vaults At Stow STAY Architects Holiday, East Sussex Tucked away in East Sussex, Architects Holiday is a design-led collection of rural escapes created by architects who place experience at the centre of the stay. Set within the woodland surroundings of Great Park Farm, the retreat combines contemporary architecture with simple country pleasures, from long walks across rolling farmland to evenings spent soaking in a wood-fired hot tub.
What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel THE SHOP: Casa De Los Leones, Mexico City Luxury tequila house Clase Azul México has unveiled its brand home, Casa de los Leones, in Mexico City’s Polanco neighbourhood. Available to visit by appointment, the restored historic mansion has been reimagined as a multi-floor celebration of Mexican design, craftsmanship and hospitality.
15 London Openings To Have On Your Radar
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars The Hoxton HOTELS The Newman, Fitzrovia The Newman has opened in Fitzrovia, launching with 81 design-focused art-deco style guest rooms, suites and apartments. On the food front, Brasserie Angelica is an elegant, European all-day restaurant serving a menu of classic comfort dishes with Northern European influences threaded through the menu. We love the sound of the bespoke sandwich trolley that graces the floor during lunchtimes.
Everything New In Fashion, Beauty & Culture
Breadcrumbs Culture The Returning Bag: Tissa Fontaneda Tissa Fontaneda is relaunching its most successful bag, the Textile Tango to celebrate the brand’s 15th anniversary. Originally introduced in 2025 and selling out globally within weeks, the Tango quickly became a modern collector’s piece. Its return marks a refined evolution of the iconic silhouette, now reimagined in Large and Extra Large formats.
London & Paris Restaurant Tips From A Foodie Legend
Breadcrumbs Life > Food The Dover I moved to Paris to study when I was 17. That was when I had my first crêpe. I was genuinely surprised. It seemed like such a simple dish, yet the flavour was incredibly deep. The nuttiness of the buckwheat galette, combined with the richness of French cheese and good ham and eggs, was astonishing to me: something so minimal could be so satisfying. That moment stayed with me. It made me realise that, east or west, people are drawn to the same things.
New London Restaurants To Bookmark For 2026
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Karam’s Bloomsbury From the founders of Jikoni comes Karam’s, a new South Asian vegetarian restaurant set to open within the Brutalist surroundings of the Brunswick Centre. Where Marylebone favourite Jikoni celebrates cooking across borders, Karam’s looks inward, drawing on the ancestral Indian cooking of husband-and-wife team Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany.
7 Islands Around The UK To Bookmark For 2026
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK The Terrace; The Hut Isle of Wight England With pretty beaches, scenic surfing spots and a great summer music festival, the Isle of Wight is a popular staycation spot for more than one reason. It’s also within easy reach of London via ferry from Southampton or Portsmouth, with long weekends best spent exploring the coastline, enjoying water sports and relaxing in cool seaside cafés.
The Round Up: Chic Hotel Merch
Breadcrumbs Fashion > Shopping Estelle Sweatpants Estelle Manor, £145 Flag this item Candle The Dover, £40 Flag this item Eternally Ritz Book Assouline, £100 Flag this item The Overnight Edit Kit x The Standard London Liberty, £105 Flag this item House Robe Soho Home, £95 Flag this item Flower Dinner Plate Emporio Sirenuse, €110 Flag this item Bar Old Fashioned Claridge's Shop, £22 Flag this item Eden Crest Hat Sporty & Rich x Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc, £66 (was £82) Flag this item T-Shirt...
10 Luxury Launches To Know About
Breadcrumbs Culture Brett Wood; Billy Farrell/Shutterstock; Angela Pham; Oliver Pilcher THE TRAVEL BOOK: The Mark The Mark – New York’s most boldly lavish hotel – has unveiled its collaboration with Assouline: a custom book celebrating the hotel’s legendary glamour and coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Jacques Grange’s transformative redesign.
The Best Places To Explore Norway In Winter
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe Phil Aicken/Unsplash OSLO Norway’s capital is where you’ll find some of the world’s best museums, galleries and restaurants, not to mention several interesting neighbourhoods to explore. Head to the harbour promenade for ultra-modern architecture and a look around the striking new Munch museum, before moving onto the city’s sculpture parks – Vigeland Park and Ekebergparken – for modernist land art and installations.
What To Watch Over The Christmas Break
Breadcrumbs Culture > TV & Film F1 Apple TV Following its summer release at the cinema, Brad Pitt’s F1 has landed on Apple TV. In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes (Pitt) was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world.
How To See Peru In Style In 2026
Breadcrumbs UltraLuxe Belmond Days 1-2: Lima 2025 marked a milestone moment for Lima, and any trip to Peru is best started with a few days in the capital to experience its culinary heights first-hand. Early this year, World’s 50 Best crowned Maido the best restaurant in the world.
16 London Openings To Have On Your Radar
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Poon's, Somerset House RESTAURANTS Poon’s, Somerset House A milestone moment for one of London’s most cherished culinary families, Poon’s at Somerset House marks Amy Poon’s first permanent restaurant.
5 Foodie Escapes To Book This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Prawn On The Lawn Padstow Cornwall You might know Rick and Katie Toogood’s Prawn on the Lawn in Islington. They also have a modern seafood bistro, bearing the same name, in pretty Padstow, where the pair grew up and now live. For those looking to make a full, food-focused weekender out of their Cornish escape, you can also book into the pair’s other restaurants, Little Prawn and Barnaby’s.
All The Exciting Food Launches To Know About This Month
Breadcrumbs Life > Food > What's New Knepp Meat Boxes Knepp’s Wild Range meat boxes and British charcuterie are the kind of thoughtful, provenance-led gifts that feel both generous and considered. Sourced from the Sussex estate’s free-roaming Longhorn cattle, red and fallow deer and Tamworth pigs, this is meat born from rewilding principles that result in slow-grown, high-welfare and flavourful ingredients.
3 Winter-Ready Recipes From Alison Roman
Breadcrumbs Life > Food > Recipes I’m not a lazy cook, really, but I am obsessed with being productive and efficient, which makes me pretty frugal with both my ingredients and my time. I don’t soak my beans and I enjoy doing in two steps what’s usually done in five.
8 Cosy New Reads For The Rest Of The Year
Breadcrumbs Culture > Books & Podcasts Shadow Ticket Thomas Pynchon In Milwaukee 1932, private eye Hicks McTaggart thinks he’s found job security until he gets sent out on what should be a routine case, locating and bringing back the heiress of a Wisconsin cheese fortune who’s decided to go wandering.
The Luxe List: November
For the 2025 festive season, the Chanel make-up creation studio has teamed up with Cécile Paravina to create a campaign – and collection of make-up – that celebrates the beauty of the celestial sphere. Inspired by the vibrant contrasts of the night sky, Chanel’s Holiday 2025 make-up collection tells the story of a year’s end – and ‘an ending that heralds a radiant new beginning’.
A 3-Michelin-Starred Chef Talks Favourite Meals, Entertaining Tips & More
Photography: Jérôme Galland / 30 October 2025 Distinguished French chef Hélène Darroze is the woman behind the pretty-in-pink three-Michelin-starred restaurant at Mayfair’s five-star hotel The Connaught. Here, she shares her favourite Paris bistros, top entertaining tips and the one meal she always goes back to at home… The restaurant from my childhood that will always stay with me is my father's restaurant in Villeneuve-de-Marsan, southwest France.
Trend Report: Decadent Dining
Image: The Dover / 23 October 2025 After years of minimalist interiors and small plates, a new mood is taking over the dining scene – think velvet drapes, candlelit tables and perfectly chilled martinis, all marking a return to the kind of grown-up glamour that feels just right for the season ahead. Here, the restaurateurs behind Town, The Dover, Carbone, One Club Row and The Park explain why decadence is firmly back on the menu.
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