The Golden Eagle Silk Road Express crosses five countries, 3,862 kilometres, and six centuries of history. It is the most ambitious luxury rail departure of 2026.
Jamie Modra
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Destinations
The Venice Biennale 2026: The Hotels, the Art and the Reasons to Go Right Now
by Jamie ModraThis is the summer Venice has been building toward. Five-euro day-tripper fees, two new palace hotels, and an Art Biennale carrying its late curator’s poetic vision. Don’t miss it. There …
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Food and Drinks
The Best Reason to Go to Jersey This Summer? It’s the Only Michelin Star on the Island.
by Jamie ModraThe island’s only Michelin-starred restaurant sits inside The Club Hotel & Spa in St Helier, and is run by Head Chef Tom Earnshaw, who was named the Michelin Guide’s 2026 …
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There’s a stubborn assumption baked into sustainable travel: that the eco-conscious choice will be dimly lit, aggressively hessian, and faintly apologetic. SLO, a new London aparthotel that opened its first …
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Activities
12 best things to do this Easter holidays with kids 2026, from wild safari lodges to sushi masterclasses
by Jamie ModraEaster 2026 is shaping up to be a genuinely brilliant one for families. Spring is doing its thing, lambs are arriving on schedule, and across the country, some of the …
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Geneva has a bit of a reputation: for banks, watches, diplomats, and eye-watering prices. What doesn’t get talked about nearly enough is how genuinely, quietly thrilling the food scene is. …
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Places to Stay
BLESS Ibiza The Site: A New Era of Contemporary Luxury Arrives on the White Isle
by Jamie ModraIbiza’s reputation as one of Europe’s most compelling summer destinations continues to evolve, and this June the island will welcome a significant new addition to its luxury hospitality landscape. Palladium …
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Antibes has always known exactly what it is. Wedged between Cannes’ high-gloss spectacle and Nice’s cosmopolitan rhythm, it occupies a quieter, more self-assured corner of the French Riviera. It does …
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Destinations
The Perfect Guide to Mallorca: The Cultured, Sun-Drenched Side of the Balearics
by Jamie ModraThe Mallorca worth your time is textured and confident. It smells of wild fennel and warm pine resin. It reveals itself in winding cliff-top drives through the Tramuntana mountains, in …
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Let’s be clear: buying a Valentine’s Day gift for a high-net-worth man is not about romance in the traditional sense. It’s about accuracy. He already has access to everything. He …