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8 stunning new boutique hotels in Sri Lanka open now, and opening soon

A flurry of new openings is happening on the Indian Ocean island, with expats running design-led spaces with just a handful of rooms

16 October 2025

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The 17 coolest cafés and coffee shops in Abu Dhabi

The capital’s coffee scene is booming with dozens of trendy new establishments, and here are the coolest places to visit

16 October 2025

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Liberty of London arrives in Doha with hotel suites and the brand’s first international showroom

Liberty of London arrives in Doha with its first Middle Eastern boutique and bespoke suites at Mandarin Oriental in the city’s most stylish new collaboration

15 October 2025

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The Hoxton Vienna Review: Retro Glamour and Smart Design at a Brilliant Price

Housed in a 1950s modernist building near Stadtpark, The Hoxton Vienna brings mid-century design, colour and character to the Austrian capital. With a rooftop pool, buzzing brasserie, and rooms that blend comfort with clever design, it’s one of Vienna’s most stylish hotels

10 October 2025

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Park Hyatt Vienna review: a grande statement in the heart of the city

Once Vienna’s grandest bank, Park Hyatt Vienna is now one of the city’s most opulent stays – all marble halls, chandeliered dining rooms and discreet five-star polish

8 October 2025

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