Paris

Over the next four weeks, the world’s elite fashion houses occupy New York, London, Paris, and Milan to exhibit their designs for the coming year. For attendees, looking the part is a must, and Bo Derek had the right idea when she remarked, “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping.” In this week’s blog, we take her words to heart as we look at where the locals shop in each of the Fashion Week destinations, alongside some hotel inspiration.

Selling seasonal baubles and providing a festive atmosphere, Christmas Markets have been around for nearly a millennium. The tradition originated in German-speaking Europe, and as German immigrants spread throughout the world, so did the Christmas Market. Nowadays, most major cities will host one, and herein we highlight eight around the globe, with a corresponding dash of hotel inspiration.

’Tis the season to be jolly, and some hotels don’t just deck the halls, they go all out. In honor of Santa Claus, we’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of 9 Kiwi Collection hotels making this an extra special holiday season. So whether you’ve been naughty or nice, the festive travel inspiration herein applies to everyone.

As the annual Fourth of July celebrations recede in a haze of firework smoke and backyard BBQs, it left us feeling a little patriotic. The revelry may have become something of an art form in America, but nations around the globe celebrate their independence in a variety of fascinating and often quirky ways. Read on as we take a closer look at some of the larger celebrations, providing a little hotel inspiration along the way.

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.

Having to travel without a beloved pet can be a wrench, but an increasing amount of hotels are coming up with the purrfect solution: pet ambassadors. In previous years, one might think us barking mad to recommend hotels with animals roaming the halls, but these friendly critters add oodles of charm and personality to their homes. Read on as we list some of our favorite hotel-based animal friends.