Oh, what a day – here at Rosewood Sao Paulo. 05:30, touchdown in San Paulo, half an hour early. A full A350. It’s very quick through immigration. No bag to pick up.

There are other former maternity hospitals that have been turned into hotels. Four Seasons Osaka comes immediately to mind…

Yes, Six Senses London is theatre, and Nick Yarnell, above, is producer, director, and lead star, accompanied by Stefan Müller, his patient, director of sales and marketing in the main supporting role.

Wellness gives a reason to travel, was a phrase that was heard several times at Six Senses London, a conversion of the 1863 Whiteley’s department store in London’s Bayswater area.

Today we celebrate bizarre, which came from the French spelling, but that in turn came from the Spanish bizarro,  which used to mean brave, spirited, or gallant.

Brown’s Hotel London has been associated with the arts ever since its beginnings in 1837.

When railways first came into general use in the late 19th century in England, they opened up not only transport for people, but also for goods. This was a great awakening for the farmers of the Somerset area because they were able, finally, to send their fresh produce to London.

Look at Room in a Productive Garden, also known as the gym or fitness centre at The Newt in Somerset. It shows how much care the estate’s owners, Koos Bekker and Karen Roos, put into everything.

Ultra luxury requires consistency, with elements of surprise, and the folks at The Newt in Somerset know that well. At the moment the kitchens are displaying, and serving, a ‘Krug x carrot’ starter.