La Residence is the epitome of a luxury South African safari, a luxury Safari with a difference. The French Region of South Africa “Franschhoek” specializes in luxury high end holidays offering some of the finest cuisine and native wines of South Africa, many restaurants and hotels boast Michelin star menus and world renowned kitchens. It doesn’t sound like the stereotypical safari by any stretch of the imagination; it does however have startling similarities, with the sense of discovery existing in the wine glasses rather than the plains. The wine regions of Franschhoek are breathtaking...

Inaugurated last year and after just a few months in business, Senzone Restaurant at Madrid’s brand-new Hospes Madrid luxury & boutique hotel, has made a major name for itself on the gastronomic scene of the capital of Spain. One good indication of this fame is the Restaurant Revelation of the Year 2007 award that it picked up during the fifth Metrópoli Awards gala ceremony. This was not the only title scooped by the restaurant. It also received the Best Sommelier prize, awarded to Rut Cotroneo, who is in charge of the surprising and very complete wine selection at Senzone, boasting labels...