
London is one of the world’s great hotel cities—grand dames, design-forward boutiques, concept properties, private-member-club hybrids… London has it all. But here’s the truth: most London hotel lists are either way too generic or way too expensive. You don’t need a £1,500/night suite to have a gorgeous, imaginative, soul-lifting stay in this city. Before we…

What is Magellan Luxury Hotels Magellan Luxury Hotels is essentially a members-only luxury hotel booking concierge. They curate their pick of the best top luxury hotels in a handful of locations (mostly American locations, but also London and Paris). This is already helpful because it narrows down the overwhelming selection in any given city to only…

I’ve lived and worked in 60 countries across all seven continents now, and London is the one place I always return to. In fact, I’ve spent 4-6 months every year for the past ten years living in different boroughs all over London. It’s helped me make a hard-won and well-educated conclusion. Namely, that the magical…

To rest and recharge our batteries, it’s hard to beat the restorative power of beach time. There’s something incomparably therapeutic about getting horizontal by the seaside: Sultry breeze whispering across your skin. Salt water drying in your hair. The soft touch of warm sand on your toes. Want something a little more exciting than your…

Our founder Layne has lived on all seven continents in 63 countries and counting. As a result, she has accumulated a vast body of knowledge about travelling the world independently, safely, and in style. Now she uses her lifetime of inside information to help other travellers live their most unique and audacious dreams. 🌍
