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The prohibition era between 1920 to 1933 wasn’t a golden age for fans of alcoholic beverages, with their sale, manufacture and transportation all rendered illegal in the United States. During that time, clandestine drinking establishments known as speakeasies sprouted at a phenomenal rate, and in 1925, there were anywhere between 30,000 and 100,000 operating in New York City alone. Laws were eventually repealed, bringing alcohol back into the mainstream, but the glamour of the speakeasy lives on in popular culture. A welcome trend of late has been the introduction of neo-speakeasies or vintage-inspired bars with an atmosphere and cocktail menu borrowed from the Roaring Twenties. Read on as we take a look at a few Kiwi Collection hotels where the speakeasy concept thrives.

The romance between Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston has been, well, swift. But they’ve already logged an impressive few thousand miles in their two week courtship. Whether you think it’s some kind of performance art or the real deal, their itinerary is top-notch. Inspired by the twitterpated pair, we retrace their steps and chart a similar course. Hey, even if you go it alone, there’s lots to love.

You’ve probably heard of Coachella, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza, but it’s a big world out there and it contains a wealth of slightly more unconventional festivals. We’re firm believers in trying anything once, and all that’s required to enjoy the events herein is an open mind and a sense of adventure. Oh, and a great place to stay doesn’t hurt either.

The mewling of a cranky toddler (especially if it’s not your own) is the express way to shattering the tranquility of a vacation. While Murphy’s Law usually provides one of these noisemakers on the plane, having to deal with it upon arrival can be easily avoided. Picking a hotel away from the well-trodden family path ensures the utmost in ambience, so we’ve decided to provide a few ideas with some of Kiwi Collection’s finest hotels for an adult-inspired getaway.

If gauged by what’s in stores, Easter is about bunnies and sweets, which is somewhat of a contrast to its Christian origins involving crucifixion and resurrection. With the holiday a month away, choose off this list of some of the most interesting Easter destinations that span the experience spectrum from fervent to lighthearted. No religious affiliation required, just curiosity and a valid passport.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for couples to stoke the fires away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. As big believers in the power of love (and not just the Frankie Goes to Hollywood jam), we’ve traversed the globe to find nine swoon-worthy sanctuaries located in seriously sexy locales.

Fashion Month is primed to turn Paris, Milan, New York and London into a giant catwalk over the coming weeks, providing the perfect excuse for a city break to these style capitals. While in town it’s a must to stay in suitably trendy digs, so we’ve brought together eight hotels that are at home in the world of high fashion.

Whether they offer a spectacular view, or help foster a sense of having your own in-room spa, the ability to retire to a luxurious soaker tub at the end of the day is something to be cherished. If making a splash on your next trip sounds appealing, read on as we take a look at 11 hotels that offer soaker tubs to remember.