The Great Escape

By Eve Tedja

With the possible easing of border restrictions in the near future, it is time to start dreaming about that long-anticipated vacation.


SIX SENSES IBIZA

Designed for today’s experiential travellers and creative souls, Six Senses Ibiza is located in Xarraca Bay, the northern tip of the island. The resort channels the Balearic vitality and bohemian spirit by creating a transformative environment through sustainable design, culinary delights, holistic wellness treatments, and immersive experiences.


Sustainability is the heart of this resort, which is partly powered by a renewable energy source with zero waste and zero single-use plastic implementation. Opt for a stay in one of the 116 guest rooms, pool suites, beach caves or at one of the Six Senses Residences Ibiza estates. Discover the island’s enchanting ocean, nature, community and locale through the resort’s programming and experiences. Be it a plantbased meal, a recording studio, longevity treatment at Six Senses Spa or a boat trip to Es Vedra Island, enjoy life’s best things and finest moments in Ibiza.



GONZALO RODRIGUEZ, GENERAL MANAGER

Ibiza is a magical island with strong transformational energy. It is the perfect destination, especially now when people are even more mindful of their health, well-being and happiness. The resort is open all year round, with a cool season multi-day wellness programme. We are not only passionate about taste but also about how food impacts our health and well-being. Everything that you eat here will be organic, seasonal and responsibly sourced. Our chef, Eyal Shani, brings to HaSalon restaurant his signature dishes such as Slaughtered Naked Tomatoes on a Cutting Board, Cod Fish Balls in Spicy Tomato Perfume and Last Net’s Fish from the Mediterranean Sea. Biodynamic wine and cocktails using botanicals from our garden take centre stage. There is The Farmer’s Market where guest can find wood-fired pizzas and coffee; The Orchard, a barbecue-style terrace with Mexican-Peruvian cocktails; and Beach Caves, a built-into-the-rock restaurant serving Japanese-inspired dishes along with tapas, paellas and pinchos.


THOMPSON HOLLYWOOD

The recently opened 11-storey hotel is the embodiment of Hollywood glamour. Situated in Los Angeles, Hyatt’s boutique lifestyle hotel features 190 midcentury- inspired guest rooms and suites.
Designed by Tara Bernerd & Partners, the interior takes inspiration from the West Coast Modernist movement and the timeless elegance of mid-century and contemporary furniture. Savour the stunning view of the Hollywood Hills from the room’s floor-to-ceiling windows.


At Mes Amis, Parisian brasserie meets Southern Californian sensibilities. Led by James Beard Foundation– nominated chef Lincoln Carson, indulge on the reinterpretation of classic French dishes using fresh produce from local farms and markets. Bar Lis atop the hotel offers a rooftop lounge experience with features such as inventive cocktails, magical sunset and the iconic Hollywood sign.



BRUNO VERGEYNST, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Every touch point of the Thompson Hollywood experience has been created for the discerning traveller, particularly as pent-up travel demand has tourists and locals seeking memorable moments. Whether it’s the thoughtfully designed lobby and guest rooms, sophisticated dining concepts, the Bar Lis rooftop lounge or our intuitive guest programming, Thompson Hollywood invites guests to embrace a breezy Angeleno lifestyle.


THE LONDONER

Paying homage to the city of London, the recently opened boutique hotel in Leicester Square is a marvel in design and architecture. The 16-storey building houses 350 rooms, six concept eateries, private members club-style space, a myriad of meeting and event facilities, cinema, as well as an entire floor dedicated to wellness.


Despite its size, the hotel remains committed to the boutique approach. Its guest rooms embody British sensibility with neutral palette, state-of-art technology, and comfort. The impressive collaborative design result by Yabu Pushelberg, James Robertson Art Consultants and Krishma Singh Dear can also be seen in the hotel’s curated wart collection.

The Londoner offers its guests a 24-hour access to The Residence, a private club hidden from the public with discrete spaces to unwind, be it to enjoy a reserve wine list at The Drawing Room or to sip a single malt at the intimate 14-seat The Whisky Room. The Retreat, a holistic wellness destination with a 25-metre pool and barber service, offers dedicated wellness, fitness and result-driven therapies.



CHARLES OAK, HOTEL DIRECTOR

The Londoner is defining a new era for British Luxury, marking the rebirth of Leicester Square and introducing to the world the concept of a ‘“super-boutique” hotel. Spanning 16 storeys in total, with the deepest habitable basement in London and amongst the deepest in the world, it is a feat of design, architecture and engineering. We are proud to provide a thoroughly intimate and personal boutique experience.

Our restaurants and bars reflect the city’s eclectic dining scene, with six unique hospitality offerings that honour and reshape the legacy of the West End. Concepts include Whitcomb’s, The Stage, The Residence, Refuel, 8 at The Londoner, and Joshua’s Tavern. Whether a decadent rooftop izakaya lounge that reimagines the informal and traditional Japanese style of dining and drinking, a contemporary take on the French Mediterranean, or an intimate neighbourhood bar that serves Gintonicas, draught beer and tid-bits, the F&B programme has been carefully thought through.

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