Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten, luxury bolthole at the heart of Stuttgart

Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten, luxury bolthole at the heart of Stuttgart

Who? Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten What? There’s perhaps no other hotel more centrally located than the Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten. But while the five star hotel is a short stroll from anywhere you need to get to, it’s got a spectacular view too. Looking out over Stuttgart city, its immediate surroundings are that of the castle garden, making Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten the ultimate luxury bolthole. When? Open year round Where? Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten, Schillerstrasse 23, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany How? For more information, see www.hotelschlossgarten.com Ten photos from Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten Fly via British Airways

Classic luxury at The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai

Classic luxury at The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai

Who? The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai What? The Portman Ritz Carlton in Shanghai has been an instant classic since the day it opened decades ago. Situated in the heart of Puxi, it’s ideally located for visiting many of Shanghai’s best known tourist sites. Of course, it wouldn’t be Ritz Carlton without being sumptuously luxurious inside, which of course it is. But while it’s a bit of a legend in the city, and it continues to collect accolades in the likes of Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Of lists, it’s open to innovation too. Cue, their recently launched Most Handsome Brunch in town. Another instant classic, we think. When? Open year round…

Summer reading: The Robber of Memories by Michael Jacobs

Summer reading: The Robber of Memories by Michael Jacobs

Who? Michael Jacobs What? Colombia has a reputation for danger but just how dangerous is it? In The Robber of Memories, Michael Jacobs travels down the Magdalena river in search of the township with the highest incidences of Alzheimer’s while charting the country’s history of violence and his own encounters with life and death. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: The Interior Circuit by Francisco Goldman

Summer reading: The Interior Circuit by Francisco Goldman

Who? Francisco Goldman What? Something of a memoir, The Interior Circuit is the story of Francisco Goldman’s life in Mexico City. The author explores his grief over his wife’s death through a portrayal of living and exploring in Mexico City. The book fuses the life of one man and that of the city into a compelling account of grief, discovery and celebration. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Philanthropic Wanderlust by Danell Lynn

Summer reading: Philanthropic Wanderlust by Danell Lynn

Who? Danell Lynn What? People travel for many different reasons and for author Danell Lynn, it was about combining her love of travel with philanthropic projects. That’s how Philanthropic Wanderlust was born. Or rather, Philanthropic Wanderlust became a chronicle of five years worth of travel and charitable work. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: The Last Places On Earth by Gary Mancuso

Summer reading: The Last Places On Earth by Gary Mancuso

Who? Gary Mancuso What? Papua New Guinea, Congo, Madagscar – these are just a few of the far-flung destinations featured in The Last Places on Earth. This is a story about how the author, Gary Mancuso, went all the way to the edge of the Earth and back while exploring disappearing cultures and a few big changes in his own life. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon