The prestigious Conde Nast Traveller Magazine have released their 2012 Hot List this month, showcasing the world’s best and most exciting new hotels for 2012.

The collection of 60 luxurious hotels spans across 29 countries and ranges from isolated lodges in Northern Australia to chic, boutique hotels in Los Angeles. All hotels included in the Hot List have earned their place there - they are sparkling new hotels with luxury facilities and outstanding service that you would expect from a hotel that’s been around for years. More...

VILA VITA Parc in the Algarve has been named as the Best International Resort in the World by the Spanish edition of Conde Nast Traveller, sharing the award with The Residence in Zanzibar.

Of the properties short-listed for the honour, Vila Vita Parc also achieved the distinction of being the only resort from Europe to be included. More...

For this month’s Thailand themed blog article I wanted to focus on something that everyone recognises as a feature of Thailand - something part of the country’s heritage that is loved and treasured. What did I come up with? Thai food of course! More...