three great places - Oslo
Norway boasts some of the world’s best chefs, with local, seasonal ingredients featuring prominently in the cuisine. These restaurants are all in Oslo’s city centre, a short stroll from hotels, shops, sights, and theatres.
Hamra Street, Beirut
Arabic type-designer and typographer Pascal Zoghbi takes Oryx readers beyond the international brands on Hamra Street to the hidden gems of its easily missed alleyways.
24 hours in Washington DC
If New York is the heart of the United States, then Washington DC is the brain, where all vital decisions are made. This, and its rich history, render it one of the country’s great tourist destinations.
maître d’ - La Pepita, Barcelona
Barcelona and tapas might not be a traditionally happy relationship, but the locals are in love with La Pepita’s little dishes.
spa - Arena di Serdica Wellness Club, Sofia
The Wellness Club at the luxurious Arena di Serdica hotel is a calm, contemporary place at which to recover after a flight.
luxe shopping - 51 East, Doha, Qatar
Unlike any other department store of its kind, Doha’s 51 East is literally a one-stop shop for luxury.
luxe - The Blackman Hotel
The Blackman is the third of Melbourne’s celebrated Art Series Hotels, offering an unparalleled celebration of Australian art from the comfort of stylish self-contained suites.
Breezes Beach Club and Spa
It’s impossible to be blasé about the blindingly white expanse of beach at Bwejuu: it is glorious!




