GERMANY

Lufthansa offers non-stop service to Germany from gateways in the United States.

Flights to Austria and other European destinations throughout Europe are

 available from  principal cities in Germany.

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GERMANY | FASHIONABLE ADDRESSES

Germany | Weimar
 

Luxe

Located in the historic old town of Weimar near The German National Theater and Congress Center neue Weimarhalle. 
126 rooms & suites.  

Metro Luxury

ITALY

ITALY | FASHIONABLE ADDRESSES

Italy | Venice

Venice viewed across the lagoon from the Cipriani Hotel

 Italy | Venice

World Class Luxury

"Arriving by private launch at the Hotel Cipriani is a hint that something truly wonderful is taking place and that nothing is merely average or ever taken for granted at this world class hotel".   

Editor's Choice

Luxury Vintage Railway

"Never before had a travel experience so exceeded our utmost expectations"

Editor's Choice

THE UNITED KINGDOM

Non-stop service to Britain from gateways in North-America.
Service onward to Ireland and other European destinations from gateways in Britain

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THE UNITED KINGDOM | ENGLAND

ENGLAND | FASHIONABLE ADDRESSES

England | London

100 Strand, London

"No visit to London is ever complete until we dine at Simpson's"

Editor's Choice

Patrons at Simpson's may choose to dine upstairs in formal  Adam's or the oak-paneled dinning room on the main floor.  The service upstairs is pleasantly traditional while the main floor dining area is a bustle of waiters and knife wielding carvers navigating trolleys of roasted beef and lamb from table to table.  What ever you do - don't miss the Yorkshire pudding! 

"Unmistakably, the home of the power lunch in London."

Editor's Choice

With no less than Cesar Ritz in charge of the hotel and Escoffier master of its kitchens what a start in life the Savoy enjoyed.  In a word, service in the Grill Room is sublime. The food spectacular.  There isn't a better Dover sole to be had in Britain. Naturally, it's Michelin commended. 

Editor's Choice

Afternoon tea.  This wonderful tradition uniquely civilized and of course, uniquely English has been elevated to an art form at this famous London Hotel.

THE UNITED KINGDOM | SCOTLAND

Service to Scotland from gateways in North-America.
Flights onward to Ireland and other European destinations from gateways in Britain

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SCOTLAND | FASHIONABLE ADDRESSES

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Map: courtesy of Connoisseurs Scotland

Town & Country Luxury

Boath House is a Georgian mansion set in 20 acres of gardens near Nairn, one of Scotland's golfing hotspots. Described by the Scottish Field in the 1950's as the most beautiful Regency House in Scotland Boath House's philosophy includes organic fruit and vegetables from their own kitchen gardens, honey from their own bees and an eclectic wine list.  With its twenty acres of gardens and parkland land, including a beautiful lake and traditional, tranquil walled garden this is a perfect setting from which to explore the Grampian Highlands and Aberdeenshire.    Circa 1825

Town & Country Luxury

Castleton is a privately run country house hotel in glorious Tayside.  It enjoys a well earned reputation as one of the best places in Scotland for food ambience and service with well trained friendly staff and exceptional cuisine.  Much of the food comes from their own vegetable garden and includes Castleton free range chickens and pigs. The moat borders the main garden and provides an enchanting walk through high trees, rhododendron arches and in spring, steep banks are cluttered with snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells

Town & Country Luxury

At the north end of the Crinan Canal, which connects Loch Fyne to the Atlantic Ocean, is a tiny picturesque fishing village of Crinan with its population of just under 60 inhabitants.  For over 200 years the centre of this little community has been the Crinan Hotel.   An international meeting point for Hebridean sailors, fishermen, yachtsman and holidays makers, this is a gastronomic jewel on Argyll's wild coast line - a perfect haven in which to relax and dine on the best of Scottish seafood.

World Class Luxury Resort

Luxurious and impeccable though it is, you will find that Gleneagles has a refreshingly relaxed manner that is mirrored by the friendly courtesy of all the staff.  From your first wholehearted Scottish welcome you are looked after warmly and well. Relax in total luxury in well appointed rooms - many with delightful views across the estate.  Take time to enjoy the splendid interiors of a hotel where kings and queens, the stars and the successful have admired the grandeur and elegance of this famous 5 star resort. 

For those who enjoy the game of golf, Gleneagles offers the chance to play on some of the world's finest golf courses.  As well as the challenge of the King's, the secluded charms of the Queen's, or the nine hole Wee Course, there is the exceptional designed by Jack Nicklaus, venue for the 40th Ryder Cup matches in 2014.  At Gleneagles, golf is a game where everyone wins. If you're playing well, and rising to the challenges of some of the finest holes in the world, the round becomes a dream.

Town & Country Luxury

A favourite amongst the world's golfing elite, Greywalls overlooks the 9th green and the 10th tee of Muirfield, one of the most famous golf courses in the world.  You can't get much closer than that!

With a reputation for excellent food, superb wines and friendly, professional service Greywalls is the perfect venue for a relaxing break with residents having exclusive use of the house during the day.  At night the house is open to non-residents - dinner is the perfect end to a great day's golf. Greywalls is a unique hotel in a unique setting and provides the ideal venue in which to celebrate a special occasion or to explore East Lothian.

Greywalls was designed by renowned British Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1901.  Lutyens is famous for being the principal architect for English country homes at the turn of the 19th century and this house is the only example of Lutyens work remaining in Scotland. 

Grand Heritage Luxury

Inverlochy, one of Scotland's finest hotels, is uniquely located amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of the West Highlands of Scotland.  At Inverlochy you will experience one of the most relaxing and exciting vacations of a lifetime, where every detail for your comfort and enjoyment has been carefully considered.

Nestling in the foothills of the mighty Ben Nevis, Inverlochy Castle sits amidst some of Scotland's finest scenery.  Inverlochy was built in 1863 by the first Lord Abinger, near the site of the original 13th century fortress.  In September 1873 during a trip to Balmoral, Queen Victoria spent a week at Inverlochy sketching and painting where she wrote in her diaries 'I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot'.

Inverlochy had been a private residence for over a hundred years until 1969 when it was converted from a family home to Scotland's finest country house hotel.

Town & Country Luxury

At the southern end of a fairly remote, yet very accessible country landscape featuring remarkable scenic, historical and cultural diversity lies one of Scotland's truly finest small hotels.  It's character and charm sit so well, so peacefully and calmly with the evocative and quietly dramatic qualities of its surroundings.

Although Knockinhaam Lodge has gone through a remarkable transition over the years, this delightful little hotel still bears testimony to the golden age of touring and British sporting activity and thus has carefully retained  that unmistakable character and personality, and many artifacts, of a bygone era.

The essence of this beautiful landscape has been captured superbly in the hotel - the highest of standards of hospitality and comfort having been carefully and meticulously blended with glorious period pieces, wood paneling, wonderfully individual bedrooms and an ambience and atmosphere exuding grace, relaxation, timelessness and tranquility.

Town & Country Luxury

Since the Marcliffe at Pitfodels was opened in 1993 by Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev, it has earned an unrivalled reputation as Aberdeen¹s only five-star hotel, and the ideal base for exploring all the many riches that Scotland has to offer.   Situated in eleven acres of wooded grounds the Marcliffe at Pitfodels offers world class salmon fishing, championship golf and itineraries full of historic castles and splendid landscapes.

Many of the Marcliffe's beautifully appointed rooms have antique furniture and paintings.  All have satellite TV and direct-dial telephones.

The Conservatory restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  In summer lunch can be enjoyed al fresco in our grounds.  Our chefs specialize in the best of Grampian produce - Aberdeen Angus beef, game with fish and shellfish from local rivers and fishing ports. The wine cellar holds over 400 wines and the Drawing Room bar is stocked with more than 100 malt whiskies.  An ideal location for all outdoor pursuits, the staff at the Marcliffe will be delighted to arrange golf, salmon fishing, stalking and grouse or pheasant shooting for our guests.

Town & Country Luxury

Myres Castle is situated in 44 acres of its own grounds, enclosed by a high stone wall, on the edge of the village of Auchtermuchty in north west Fife.   The castle, set on a rise with panoramic views from the battlements overlooking the surrounding countryside. The original Myres Castle was a fortress dating from around 1530. The castle has been extended throughout the years with the square tower top of grey ashlar  added in 1616.  This tower top features garlands, shields, initials and, with a parapet and flagpole, is an impressive addition to the castle.

The estate called "The Myres" is situated within the parish of Auchtermuchty. The lands of Auchtermuchty originally formed a part of the large possessions of the earl of Fife, and they were subsequently conveyed by marriage to Robert, Duke of Albany.  However, in 1425 his son Murdoch, Duke of Albany, forfeited his estates to the crown. For a long time after 1425 the tenants of Auchtermuchty held their feu directly from the King, and their rents were accounted for in rolls of the Royal Exchequer.

Luxury Resort

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa at the Home of Golf has a location like no other…sitting just paces from the fairway of the 17th 'Road Hole' of the Old Course - without doubt the most famous golf course in the world - the hotel enjoys spectacular views over all the links courses.

The hotel is also within a stone's throw of the beautiful, surf-swept West Sands and only a five-minute stroll from the ancient university town of St Andrews.   The largest golf complex in Europe, St Andrews has no less than ten championship courses in the immediate area including the legendary Old Course and our own Duke's Course.  A heathland course on a classic Scottish estate, Duke's offers 18 holes of outstanding championship play with spectacular views over the town - a perfect complement the town's many links courses.

The prolific golfing facilities at the resort also include a range of tuition programmes for all standards at the St Andrews Academy, first class practice facilities and St Andrews' only PGA approved Pro Shop.

A dedicated team of Golf Stewards is on hand to assist you with arranging your perfect day's golf.

Metro Luxury

Set in the heart of Glasgow's fashionable West End, with its Victorian mansions and graceful terraces, One Devonshire Gardens is a small, luxury, award winning hotel, quite simply for those who expect and appreciate fine standards.

All guests are entrusted to old fashioned values of personal service in relaxing comfort.  Fine cuisine and an interesting wine cellar match the timeless quality of the house itself, with each of its individually designed suites exuding a personal welcome.

Glasgow is home to Scottish Opera, The Scottish Ballet, The Royal Concert Hall and a host of acclaimed art galleries and museums including The Burrell Collection, The Kelvingrove Art Galleries, The Gallery of Modern Art and the Hunterian Museum. The city also features outstanding examples of the Architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Glasgow's 12th century Cathedral is one of the most magnificent buildings of medieval Scotland.

Metro Luxury

Prestonfield was built as the grand baroque home of Edinburgh's Lord Provost in 1687, to the designs of Sir William Bruce who had just completed the Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse nearby.

Designed to impress and delight its many famous visitors, you will find Prestonfield remains just as splendid today - possibly even more so - with many of the original furnishings now lavishly restored and luxuriously opulent decoration throughout.  Sumptuous in every respect, Prestonfield was named as both the AA Hotel of the Year 2005 and as Scotland's Most Romantic Hotel.

Described by Time Out as Edinburgh's star restaurateur, James Thomson, the man behind a collection of Scotland's best known restaurants. Thomson's uniquely individual style is given full reign at Prestonfield. The result? One of the most indulgent and individual places to stay in the world.

Metro Luxury

Welcome to the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa and a unique opportunity to experience the ultimate in style and luxurious surroundings - capturing the colour and character of a contemporary Scottish Hotel.

But there's more to Sir Walter Scott's own romantic town than its perennial appeal as a favourite spot on the international traveler's map.  Against a backdrop of one of the world's most evocative and spectacular city skyline Edinburgh's illustrious past and the bustling present come together to provide the ideal setting for the perfect holiday.  And there's no hotel in Edinburgh better placed than the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa.

Nestling in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle and just a short step away from the world famous thoroughfare of Princes Street, our West End location in the heart of theatreland brings the best in city nightlife right to our doorstep.

Luxury Spa

The Manor of Stobo has a long history spanning a thousand years. The building of the present castle began in 1805 and was completed in 1811 under the supervision of well-known architects Archibald and James Elliot.

With the passage of time Stobo Castle has undergone many improvements including a recent multi-million pound programme of modernization. Today it stands proud, a superb example of Scottish baronial architecture and an oasis of hospitality for all our guests. 

At Stobo Castle Health Spa we are totally committed to providing an environment in which you can find all the elements of a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. And, what more perfect an environment could there be than a magnificent Scottish castle standing in its own grounds close to the waters of the River Tweed? Here in the tranquility of the Border countryside, you will discover a world where the cares and stresses of daily life simply melt away, where you are encouraged to spend time on yourself with a choice of over seventy different health and beauty treatments.

Luxury Resort

The Westin Turnberry Resort in Ayrshire overlooks the Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran.  Formerly part of the Open Championship Rota Turnberry  provides it's guests with two championship golf courses, the Ailsa (three times host to The Open Championship) and the Kintyre (Open Championship final qualifying course), The Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy and superb 9 hole Arran Course, an award winning Spa and an Outdoor Activity Centre.

Welcome to a land of magnificent contrasts. To a place where untamed countryside and unspoilt coastline sit side by side, where history meets state-of-the-art, where Robert the Bruce once ruled.  Turnberry's fascinating provenance and superb natural position combine to make any stay here a memorable experience.

The Westin Turnberry Resort delivers the warmth and hospitality of a great country house, world-class golf on the famous links courses, excellent country pursuits, a marvelous spa and hours of simply doing nothing but relaxing.

SCOTLAND | TRANSPORTATION

Luxury Coastal Cruises

Hebridean Island Cruises is perhaps the world's most unusual cruise company, flying in the face of convention operating only small ships, giving her guests rare glimpses of remote and otherwise inaccessible places.

Explore the coastline of Scotland's Western Isles - reputedly the most beautiful in northern Europe - with the warmth of a Hebridean welcome. Cruise the spectacular west coast of Scotland, the Orkneys and Shetlands and remote, unmissable St Kilda.

Luxury Vintage Rail

For the discerning traveler nothing can compare to a tour aboard The Royal Scotsman - whether you have a special occasion to celebrate, want to explore the history and culture of Scotland or are simply looking for a unique and relaxing short break.

This exclusive country house hotel on wheels provides a private haven for just 36 passengers, offering a revival of the romantic age or railway travel, combining Edwardian style with modern luxury. From the moment a kilted piper welcomes you aboard to the steward who brings an early morning cup of tea, our attentive crew takes pride in enjoying your every need is attended. Our food and wine is considered to be amongst the best in Britain, with formal dining on board the epitome of elegance and style. Our luxurious state cabins each have their own private facilities, and at night the train is always stationary, thus ensuring a good night's sleep.

Luxe

1282 Paisley Rd West, Glasgow G52 1DB, Scotland.
email reservations@littles.co.uk

THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA

USA | FASHIONABLE ADDRESSES

California | Los Angeles

Beverly Hills

Editor's Choice

California | San Diego

Coronado Island

Editor's Choice

California | San Francisco

"The most fashionable hotel in the most fashionable city on the west coast"
Editor's Choice

"Featured in Gourmet Magazine, located at the Huntington Hotel"

Editor's Choice

California | Santa Barbara

"In 2008, this luxurious getaway retreat will emerge from restoration as
 a member of Orient-Express Hotels"

Editor's Choice

California | La Jolla