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Landlocked between its giant neighbours China and India, Bhutan is a tiny country perched high in the eastern part of the Himalayas. It is the world’s last remaining Buddhist Kingdom and is also known as the world’s only carbon negative country. It is only one of many reasons why Bhutan is called the “last Shangri-La”. And it is where I am from.

Good food and drink, genuine human connections, immersive travel and cultural experiences: these are the things that make life worth living. Travel by sea ticks all these boxes. There’s a certain romanticism that comes with ocean voyages: of warm, balmy nights out on deck under a harvest moon; the excitement of adventure as your ship pulls into the next port, with new sights, tastes, and experiences to unearth around every corner.

Architecture, design, comfort, hospitality and service. These are the pillars of a fabulous hotel, and this year, The Lanesborough shows just what it takes to become Hotel of the Year, rising to the top. 

The catamaran experience has now reached unprecedented levels of luxury, with the release of German yacht builder Ultimate Catamarans’ Spaceline 88. This pocket-sized superyacht is worthy of all envy, with every corner of space optimised for freedom of movement and comfort.