XV Beacon, Boston: one of the world’s best hotels—and now officially recognised by Travel + Leisure: stylish five-star luxury in historic Beacon Hill with advantageous CountryClubuk Members’ rates

XV Beacon luxury hotel in Boston's historic Beacon Hill, recognised among the Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels 2026.

Editor’s Note – July 2026 We are delighted to congratulate the management and staff of XV Beacon following its outstanding success in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Already one of CountryClubuk’s favourite Boston hotels for many years, XV Beacon has now been recognised among the World’s 100 Best Hotels, as well as […]

Seven Seas Prestige from Montréal to New York: Golden Foliage, Maritime Canada and New England in Autumn

Autumn colours in Québec during the Seven Seas Prestige Golden Foliage voyage from Montréal to New York

By late October, autumn is at its most beautiful across eastern Canada. The forests of Québec glow with shades of amber, crimson and gold, fishing boats return to harbour beneath clear blue skies and the crisp air seems to sharpen every landscape. It is a season that rewards unhurried travel, when coastlines, villages and great […]

Legendary El Encanto, a Belmond hotel overlooking the American Riviera and the Pacific Ocean: the original Hollywood getaway in the Californian sunshine: serenity and style in this throwback to an earlier age where guests included Franklin D Roosevelt, John Kennedy Jr, Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr

Set in the hills with the best views of the American Riviera and the sparkling Pacific Ocean, El Encanto is a serene gem of an hotel, opened in 1918 and part of Santa Barbara’s social scene ever since. This legendary Belmond hotel is Santa Barbara’s ultimate luxury getaway, with a long lineage of happy guests, […]

High society: New York style, plenty of light-filled space, and a warm welcome awaits at the legendary, larger-than-life five star Royalton Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York: exclusive Club Members’ rates

Manhattan’s midtown has long been labelled the engine room of New York. After all, this is where the heart of the business district meets Broadway, clearly a marriage of convenience. In midtown you are never far from an iconic skyscraper such as the Empire State or the Chrysler Building and a great show off Times […]

The Plaza New York, one of the world’s great 5-star hotels, where our Members receive exclusive Club rates

The Plaza New York is one of the world’s great hotels. It stands in mighty, château-like magnificence, where Fifth Avenue hustle gives way to Central Park’s quiet oasis. Its star status is unrivalled. Since 1907 this landmark hotel has been the place to be in New York. It is said, ‘Nothing unimportant ever happens at […]

Nobu Miami Beach Hotel, Florida, USA: a landmark Art Deco hotel which offers world-class cuisine and service

Nobu has opened a five-star hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. It’s already one of the Leading Hotels of The World, it’s as elegant and glamorous as one would expect, a landmark Art Deco hotel which offers world-class cuisine and service. For those who love Nobu’s fine food and style, it’s a dream destination—and our Members […]