Pubs with rooms are competing with some of the best boutique hotels and rightly so. They’re stylish, affordable and serve fabulous food.

We all know that sustainability isn’t the sexiest topic in luxury. It doesn’t sparkle like a diamond, nor does it have the allure of a Michelin-starred meal or the thrill of slipping into a perfectly cut cashmere coat. But that’s precisely the problem. For high-end brands, sustainability shouldn’t be about selling an eco-friendly message—it should be an inherent part of the production, end product and experience, woven into the fabric of what makes luxury desirable.

Six Senses New York: A New Era of Luxury and Wellbeing in the Big Apple

Six Senses is synonymous with impeccable hospitality, sustainability, and wellness, and now, the brand has brought its signature approach to the heart of Manhattan. Six Senses New York is set to redefine urban luxury, offering a sanctuary in the city that never sleeps.

Sisters Arita and Bleona, health-conscious food enthusiasts, longed for a crispy snack free from industrial seed oils and artificial ingredients. Their passion for cooking with chicken tallow, known for its health benefits and rich taste, sparked an idea: why not create crisps using tallow? After extensive experimentation, Talloes was born, offering crisps made with only three natural ingredients and zero seed oils. They invite you to taste the difference and judge for yourself.

My travel essentials for home and away in 2025

Sunny winter escapes for the adventurous traveller including a beach chic holiday in the Dutch Caribbean, soaking up the sun and souks in Marrakech and your own private palazzo in Cortona, Italy.

Ilapothecary’s Feminine Happy Oil - aptly named as it enhances your mood and body..the perfect Christmas present for every woman in your life.

Lime Wood Hotel and Spa, one of the best country house hotels in the UK

Marketing has never been easier! Lulu Townsend has over 20 years of experience in marketing in the lifestyle and hotel space. She has hands-on experience working in hotels and has lived in France, Spain and Italy as well as travelling the world.

Longueville Manor is the best hotel in the Channel Islands. Independently owned this traditional and luxurious hotel and spa ticks all of the boxes when it comes to location, food, wine, service, gardens and spa.

5 Reasons to Retreat in 2024..

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Whatley Manor, the UK’s first climate-positive hotel.

Rothes Glen, The Luxury Castle for Whisky Connoisseurs and for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Equidistant from Aberdeen and Inverness, this private castle sleeps 28 guests in over 14 rooms and suites.

Feel the fear and do it anyway..

Marketing with Lulu Townsend -

Picture of Dar Kawa, one of the best places to stay in Marrakech.

Dittisham Hideaway in Devon, an idyllic holiday for all of the family and four-legged friends.

A new small charming hotel in the heart of Vis, Croatia. Nine boutique hotel rooms with stylish interiors, space and modernity.

The best new hotel in Suffolk arrives in Saxmundham…

How to travel responsibly.

Lulu’s choice of Devon’s best boutique hotels…