Travel Newsletter - New Year - November 2023

Dear Reader,

Christmas has come early for another year, with festive songs, glittering lights and creative window displays taking over our highstreets. But we’re looking ahead even further to the most glamorous, Champagne-filled celebration of the year: New Year’s Eve.

If your NYE plans never quite live up to your hopes, take your celebrations up a notch with an escape, whether that’s a cosy staycation, a touch of winter sun, or a ski trip with breathtaking mountain views.

If you opt for somewhere frosty, dress to the nines with Fusalp, the luxurious French ski wear brand that balances highly technical fabrics and functionality with classic and playful styling. Our pick for winter 2023/24 is the Clea Sixties Jacket with its mesmerising pattern and chic cinched waist, complete with a soft faux fur collar. Made with stretchy, windproof Schoeller© softshell for easy movement, zippered hand pockets and a special ski pass sleeve pocket keep all your valuables safe while you fly down the slopes.

From Switzerland to Speyside, here’s where to ring in 2024 in style.

Enjoy,

GLAMOROUS NEW YEAR ESCAPES

Grace La Margna, St. Moritz

Pop the bubbly in glamorous St. Moritz’s newest spot: Grace La Margna. Think cocktails in an original Art Deco bar, live DJs, a wine list brimming with English options, and minimally-designed lake view bedrooms, letting the breathtaking views shine. gracehotels.com 

The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey

The Michelin starred Bohemia restaurant at The Club Hotel & Spa in Jersey is inviting foodies to celebrate the year ahead with two new gastronomic getaway packages. Get ready to dance the night away, dine on exquisite food, clink champagne glasses and nurse your hangover in a chic bedroom or at the world-class spa. theclubjersey.com 

Linn House, Speyside

Whisky lovers should set to hiring out Linn House – aka the House of Whisky – for a New Year celebration of unparalleled grandeur. Visitors can delve into the world of whisky with private tastings, cocktail masterclasses and guided tours of three distilleries. Plus, enjoy horse riding, shooting and foraging for a fully fledged country retreat. chivasbrothers.com 

Soneva Kiri, Thailand

Count down to 2024 in an unforgettable location: surrounded by sparkling lights on an expansive Thai beach immersed in foliage, after dining on a world-class selection of delectable dishes paired with cocktails, fine wines and champagnes. You’ll tick off a bucket list destination in the process. soneva.com 

The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, London

Whether opting for dining, dancing or a combination of the two, New Year’s Eve at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah is all about you. Begin with an indulgent set menu at the hotel’s flagship Italian restaurant, Al Mare – accompanied by a live jazz quartet – before heading to The Peak Members’ Club, which boasts one of London’s most showstopping views of the city’s skyline. jumeirah.com 

Lotte New York Palace, NYC

You might recognise The Palace from Gossip Girl, so where better to say hello to 2024 than alongside the Upper East Side elite? Skip the Christmas crowds and feel like a movie star in The Palace’s cavernous corridors, descending garlanded staircases, and sipping special festive cocktails and admiring the Lotte pastry team’s incredible gingerbread version of the hotel. lottenypalace.com 

Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

Celebrate Hogmanay in splendour at Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House, tucked next to Arthur’s Seat. A lavish four-course dinner will be preceded by a Champagne reception and followed by Celtic cabaret, while a lively ceilidh band will play until midnight. Then retreat up to your sumptuous bedroom and revive with a full Scottish breakfast the following morning. prestonfield.com 

Cowley Manor Experimental, Cotswolds

Nestle in a 17th-century manor house and welcome 2024 in supreme comfort, framed by Cotswolds countryside and 55 acres of lakes, Victorian cascades and woodland. Dine on food by Jackson Boxer, including a four-course NYE dinner, and a special revitalising brunch on New Year’s morning. cowleymanorexperimental.com 

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