Yannick Alléno travel tips

Pavyllon London is the latest restaurant from the prolific French-born Yannick Alléno, the superstar chef who’s been awarded an impressive 15 stars across 17 restaurants in Paris, Courchevel, Monaco, Dubai, and Seoul. That puts Alléno on a very short, elite list of Michelin’s most-awarded chefs comprised of himself, Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Gordon Ramsay, Pierre Gagnaire, and Martín Berasategui.

Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar was just named the best airport in the world in the 2024 Skytrax awards, knocking 12-time winner Singapore Changi Airport down to second place.

A popular port of call for cruisers or daytime stop for French Riviera travelers, Monte-Carlo offers so much more than a quick diversion on a longer trip. The principality sandwiched between France and Italy offers luxury accommodations, fine dining, an incredible, palm-tree adorned setting on the coast, and top notch hospitality. With an almost nonexistent crime rate, a distinct local culture, 300+ days of sun per year and hoards of attractions, ranging from luxe beaches to lounge on to top rated restaurants, Monte-Carlo may be the best home base for your next getaway on the Côte d'Azur.

Though there is a long way to go, Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is catching up with regional rival Dubai Duty Free after a record-breaking calendar year in 2023. The Doha-based retailer said sales turnover “reached an all-time high” jumping by 32% on the prior year and 61% up on pre-pandemic 2019.

Fried safi fish, marinated pieces of beef tikka, and sweet, aromatic chai karak are some of the flavors that ran through my childhood in Bahrain. But if there is one ingredient that’s ubiquitous in the Middle Eastern archipelago, it is black lime—also known as black lemon, or lumee. This has become Bahrain’s unofficial culinary ambassador over the past few years, thanks to a handful of chefs, many of them women, on a mission to introduce the country’s cuisine to the rest of the world.

Renowned Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota has shared her unique vision with Château Mouton Rothschild's 2021 label, creating a captivating artwork titled "Universe of Mouton." In this piece, Shiota masterfully captures the delicate relationship between humanity and nature, emphasizing the winery's commitment to embracing the natural conditions that influence grape growth.

Step into the new Pavyllon London restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Laneand it is like stepping into the light – in more ways than one. For foodies, this, the first London restaurant from lauded chef Yannick Alléno, represents the ultimate culinary address in the capital right now– the holy grail in fine dining, if you will (as you step into the bright space, you half expect a heavenly choir to welcome you.) One of the most awarded chefs in the world – with an incredible 15 Michelin stars to his name – Alléno is renowned for his innovative, precision cookery, retelling French classics into decadent plates of beautifully-executed, and absolutely delicious, works of art.

London’s gastronomic scene is famously fantastic and knows no bounds. No matter where you go in the capital, good food is all but guaranteed. However, there’s been some real magic in Mayfair lately, with a handful of hyped new restaurant openings that live up to—or exceed—expectations.

From 29 September until 11 November, the eagerly anticipated Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo is set to captivate the culinary world with the return of its exclusive four-hands dinner series. This year’s edition is marked by a collaboration of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer’s Michelin-starred chefs with esteemed guest chefs, Julien Royer, Amaury Bouhours, Sven Wassmer and British Chef and restauranteur, Jason Atherton.

We might not have a Kardashian-level budget, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an equally luxurious vacation to Morocco. And the “Red City” of Marrakech is the perfect place to start. With over a million people calling it home, and millions more visiting every year, Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most popular cities. The city’s culture is reflected in its architecture, which includes traditional Islamic designs as well as influences from Europe and North Africa. This extends to the city’s luxury hotels. From riads — a traditional property set around a central garden or courtyard — marble clad opulent palaces accommodations, to big-name hotels, there’s an impressive collection of stunning properties scattered across the bohemian city. To help you make an informed decision about your vacation to Morocco, here is a list of some of the best Marrakech hotels.