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Octola III: Arctic ultra-luxury at Lapland’s invitation-only retreat

Published on 22/06/2026 – 12:33 GMT+2 Exclusivity, luxury and privacy are often overused buzzwords in the world of hospitality, but a new retreat in Finnish Lapland may have a genuine claim to all three. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Opening in December this year, Octola III will accommodate just six guests, but don’t…

Dear Abby: I don’t recognize the man I married

DEAR ABBY: I have experienced something that other women I know have said they have also experienced. I dated a man for a year. We became very close and fell in love. He was sweet, loving and kind in every way. Before I would commit to marriage, I made sure…

Assouline launches travel book kiosk at Hamad International Airport

While most of us get our travel inspiration from social media platforms and websites (like Euronews Travel) these days, there’s just something about having a physical book. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Rather than endlessly scrolling, you find yourself slowing down and gently flicking through the pages, truly absorbing what you’re reading and…

Explore more of the Balkans on the Golden Eagle Danube Express

Published on 22/06/2026 – 9:58 GMT+2 Rail operator Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has unveiled an updated version of one of its signature European journeys, the “Balkan Explorer”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The 12-day itinerary aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express links Venice with Istanbul, travelling through Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina,…

Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital

With properties in locations ranging from London and Milan to Doha and Riyadh, Mandarin Oriental has left its mark on the luxury hotel scene since The Oriental’s debut 150 years ago. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Now, after a 14-year hiatus, the hospitality brand is returning to the capital of the Philippines with…