Hotels, International Hotels, Mexico, North America, Travel

The Riviera Maya still feels like Mexico’s best-kept secret—and Maroma, a Belmond hotel, is the place to reveal it: Ranked in The World’s 50 Best Hotels

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Jan

The Riviera Maya is one of the most intoxicating stretches of coastline on earth—a place where the Caribbean Sea glows an improbable turquoise, ancient Mayan temples rise from the jungle like forgotten dreams, and underground rivers carve crystal-clear cenotes that feel like private portals to another world. This where history and hedonism coexist effortlessly. Explore […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel, UK

Why Castelfalfi feels like owning your own castle estate in Tuscany—without the upkeep: Voted Italy’s No 1 Resort: Discover the Best Rates

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Jan

There’s a certain magic to Tuscany. Florence is eternally captivating, a living museum where every corner reveals a Michelangelo or a perfect espresso. But for those who already adore Italy and crave its quiet soul, there’s a compelling case for decamping to the countryside—specifically to Castelfalfi, a restored mediaeval borgo turned luxury resort just half […]

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Brazil, Hotels, International Hotels, South America, Travel

Iguassu Falls is Nature’s ultimate thunderclap—and Hotel das Cataratas, a Belmond hotel, offers the front-row seat

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Jan

There’s something almost primal about Iguassu Falls—that relentless roar, the fine mist hanging in the air like a perpetual veil, the sheer scale that makes you feel thrillingly small. Straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina in a lush subtropical jungle, this isn’t just a waterfall; it’s the world’s largest system of them, with 275 […]

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Europe, Greece, Hotels, International Hotels, Travel

Why Santorini still casts its spell—and why the Grace Hotel, named Europe’s Finest Resort, is the perfect place to fall under it

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Infinity pool at Grace Hotel Santorini overlooking the caldera at sunset – Europe’s No.1 resort with exclusive CountryClubuk Member rates
02
Jan

Santorini is hardly an undiscovered gem. Those postcard images of whitewashed villages tumbling down volcanic cliffs into an impossibly blue Aegean have been seducing travellers for decades. Yet, even in an age when half the world seems to have ticked it off the list, the island retains an almost mythical pull. Why? Because few places […]

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Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

Hotel Metropole Venice, best rates for this celebrated, privately owned five-star overlooking the Lagoon: steeped in rich history and unique style, every inch a baroque ideal of the Italian city: where Vivaldi wrote ‘Four Seasons’ and Thomas Mann wrote ‘Death in Venice’

Posted on by Julie Spencer
01
Jan

Venice’s historic private palazzo hotels are uniquely charming and offer some of the most unusual places to stay in the city. One of the best, and most original, the stylish Hotel Metropole on the Riva, overlooking the Lagoon, is one of the rare private hotels in Venice that is rated five-star—and it is a celebrated, […]

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Cruises, Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

6th Ponant Opera Festival at Sea 2027—An Exclusive Voyage with Benjamin Bernheim and World-Class Artists

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Le Bougainville Ponant Opera Festival at Sea luxury cruise with Benjamin Bernheim
27
Dec

Join leading international opera stars for a unique Opera Festival at Sea, with private concerts featuring Benjamin Bernheim—one of the world’s great lyric tenors, hailed as ‘the most beautiful tenor voice since Luciano Pavarotti’. He leads an exceptional cast of internationally acclaimed sopranos and opera artists, who will perform throughout our voyage from Valletta to […]

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Cruises, Travel, UK

Le Bougainville by Ponant: A Private-Yacht Experience at Sea

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Le Bougainville by Ponant: A Private-Yacht Experience at Sea
20
Dec

Le Bougainville by Ponant is an intimate luxury cruise ship designed to evoke the atmosphere of a private yacht. With just 184 guests on board, refined French interiors, exceptional cuisine and innovative features such as the Blue Eye underwater lounge, she is particularly suited to culturally focused voyages—including our Opera Festival at Sea with Benjamin […]

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Anguilla, Caribbean, Hotels, International Hotels, Travel

Spectacular beachfront Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club with Greg Norman 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, Award Winning Sorana Spa: Luxurious five-star Caribbean playground with exclusive Members’ rates

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Aurora Anguilla five-star resort in the Caribbean.
10
Dec

When planning the best destinations to travel to in 2026, savvy explorers are turning to lesser-trodden gems that promise seclusion, sophistication and sustainable luxury. Anguilla, a serene British Overseas Territory in the Lesser Antilles, stands out for its unspoiled beaches, vibrant marine life, sporting excellence and a pace of life that feels worlds away from […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts, UK

Join us for the Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum: An international celebration of ballet in London, February 2026, preceded by a delicious Three-Course Champagne Dinner by Michelin Star Chef Tom Kerridge at the Corinthia Hotel: sold out and even concluded

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Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum, international ballet performance.
22
Sep

This event is now sold out and a waiting list has been created. To join the waitlist and for further details, please call Member Services on 020 7399 2960. The Ballet Icons Gala 20th Anniversary is one of the most prestigious world ballet events of 2026. This glittering sell-out performance unites the leading international ballet […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

Why Belmond Hotel Cipriani, set on an island in the Venetian Lagoon, is one of the Great Hotels of the World: Timeless glamour, history, romance and an air of sophistication combine with superlative service to create a world all its own within the stunning mirage that is Venice

Posted on by Julie Spencer
19
Sep

The Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice would rank at the top of any list of Great Hotels of the World. Not only because of its famous position, with Venice a shimmering vision across the water, giving 270-degree views of the Venice Lagoon and the Doge’s Palace. Not only because, set amid flower gardens on a […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Portugal, Travel

Reid’s Palace, Madeira: best rates at this fabulous Belmond hotel on the sun-soaked garden island ‘in perpetual June’: enjoy exclusive rates and VIP privileges at this world famous hotel

Posted on by Julie Spencer
14
Sep

Warmed by the Gulf Stream, subtropical Madeira is Portugal’s own sun-soaked floating garden isle—and the distinguished luxury hotel Belmond Reid’s Palace is the undisputed queen of the island. Created by an Englishman to accommodate every visiting aristocrat’s needs since opening in 1891, Reid’s Palace stands high on a promontory which commands a sweeping panorama of […]

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Cruises, Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

Luxury Adriatic Yacht Cruise with Ponant Cruises and Exclusive Access to the Venice Art Biennale 2026 in Partnership with the Pinault Collection at Palazzo Grassi

Posted on by Julie Spencer
10
Aug

The crowning glory will be to sail into the Grand Canal in Venice and stay in luxury for two nights, to enjoy the 61st Art Biennale, which already promises to be sensational. We shall receive exclusive private views of the spectacular collections in the Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana, accompanied by art experts from […]

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Europe, International Hotels, Transylvania, Travel

Inside King Charles III’s Transylvanian Retreat: enjoy the King’s home in a land of unique beauty, where he goes to unwind amid flower meadows, virgin forests and the idyllic rural life: Bear watching, riding, birdwatching and more: Members receive exclusive rates

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01
Aug

Deep in the rolling hills of Transylvania, where ancient forests meet flower-filled meadows and quiet villages still follow rhythms centuries old, lies one of Europe’s most quietly remarkable countryside retreats. It is here that King Charles III has long chosen to escape the pace of royal life, returning again and again to a landscape that […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

The ultimate place to stay in Portofino, jewel in the crown of the Italian Riviera: Belmond Hotel Splendido, home of La Dolce Vita as it used to be: and as Groucho Marx said of this idyllic retreat, ‘Wonderful place, wonderful people.’

Posted on by Julie Spencer
07
Jul

Belmond Hotel Splendido is the place to stay in Portofino, jewel of the Italian Riviera. Life here revolves around it. During its vibrant history the graceful building transformed from a monastery to an aristocratic home to a grand hotel above cedar-lined slopes with the finest views of the coast and sea. The Duke of Windsor […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Portugal, Travel

The One Palácio da Anunciada: Lisbon’s Luxury Palace Hotel with Spa and Gardens: discover heritage, tranquillity and five-star hospitality in the heart of Lisbon at the best members’ club rates

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The One Palacio-Anunciada Lisbon best rates at CountryClubuk
25
Jun

Tucked into the rhythm of central Lisbon, The One Palácio da Anunciada is a Luxury Hotel in Lisbon that transforms centuries of history into a calm, refined five-star retreat. For guests who value genuine heritage, atmosphere, and world-class service, this rare palace hotel in Lisbon blends timeless grandeur with contemporary comfort. Originally a 16th-century convent […]

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Hotels, International Hotels, Ireland, Travel

Hayfield Manor, Cork: a magnificent five-star Irish city manor-house hotel and spa in the heart of Cork City which feels like home: enjoy a warm welcome, stroll into Cork for its festivals and more, visit Blarney Castle, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way: enjoy all this and the best club rates

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Hayfield Manor Cork best price at CountryClubuk
24
Jun

Nestled in the heart of County Cork, Hayfield Manor is a five-star retreat where Irish charm meets world-class hospitality. Surrounded by leafy gardens and only minutes from Cork’s vibrant city centre, Hayfield Manor offers an unforgettable escape for both leisure and business travellers. And with CountryClubuk, you can enjoy this luxury experience at the best […]

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Cruises, Enews, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

Regent Seven Seas Prestige best rates on this ultimate luxury cruise ship: Be first to experience a new six-star, multi-million-pound cruise ship on her maiden voyage from Europe to the USA: best rates with CountryClubuk

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Regent Prestige best prices at CountryClubuk.
22
Jun

We are delighted to announce this opportunity to be the very first guests to sail on the newest luxury ship in a celebrated international fleet, the magnificent Regent Seven Seas Prestige, on her historic maiden cruise. The voyage will be from Barcelona in Spain to Miami in Florida, USA, from December 13 to 27, 2026, […]

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Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

Villa Spalletti Trivelli, Rome, the fabulous palazzo home of a Roman Count and Countess: live as the Romans would like to live

Posted on by cb
11
Jun

There can be no finer place in Rome to stay than the Villa Spalletti Trivelli. It is the elegant family palazzo of a Roman Count and Countess. Neighbours include the Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano, whose 17th-century Palace is just across the leafy park. The Trevi Fountain is a stroll away. At the Villa Spalletti Trivelli, […]

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Cruises, Enews, Events, Travel, Travel Events

Newsflash! Save up to 62% on Regent Seven Seas Cruises! Regent’s sale includes the most luxurious ships and more than 70 superb voyages in 2025 and 2026 . . . meaning we enjoy these Ultra-Luxury, All-Inclusive Cruises from £2,379: read on for just five of our favourites, then check out the full list to discover your own . . .

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Regent cruises save up to 62% at CountryClubuk
02
Jun

Save up to 62% on Regent Seven Seas Cruises with CountryClubuk! More than 70 selected voyages in 2025 and 2026 feature in Regent’s current sale up to 50% off. It means you can enjoy these ultra-luxury, all-inclusive cruises through CCUK at up to 62% off, with rates from £2,379pp! Read on for just five of […]

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Hotels, Travel, UK, UK Country Hotels

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond hotel: Raymond Blanc’s renowned gourmet Two Michelin Star manor house in the English countryside: a French coup de Foudre: with stunning rooms and suites and delightful gardens, it’s a luxurious, iconic venue for all your celebrations

Posted on by Julie Spencer
01
Jun

Le Manoir is closed from jan 2026 for extensive refurbishment. As soon as it is available for future bookings we will update! Can any lover of good food resist the chance to savour Raymond Blanc’s cuisine at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, and to stay the night? We think not; so we have arranged […]

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Hotels, Travel, UK, UK Country Hotels

Cliveden House on the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire: perhaps the world’s most sensational country-house hotel: luxuriate in supremely elegant five-star style with unsurpassed personal service within 376 acres of National Trust grounds and private gardens

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20
May

There are many grand hotels of historic importance in the world, but Cliveden House, Grade One Listed and standing in its own rolling parkland estate overlooking the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, must rank among the most sensational of them all. Most people have heard how the society hostess Nancy Astor entertained Royalty and the political […]

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Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK

The Ritz London: best rates and complimentary Champagne—with a complimentary room upgrade—at this elegant, world renowned five-star Mayfair hotel

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Ritz London best rates CountryClubuk.
27
Apr

Asked to name a great hotel—not only in London but the world—and most people think of The Ritz. For style, gracious living, impeccable service and social cachet, it is supreme, and one of our Members’ all-time favourite hotels—the perfect location for a luxurious stay and a celebration of any kind. And whenever you stay at […]

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Clubs, Europe, France, Hotels, International Clubs, International Hotels, Travel

Saint James Paris, enjoy reciprocal membership at this luxurious and exclusive Château Club in the heart of Paris: part of French history and a wonderful place to stay, dine or book an event in the French capital

Posted on by Julie Spencer
06
Apr

The Saint James Club Paris extends to our Members the benefits of reciprocal membership at its historically important château in the heart of Paris. For business meetings in Paris, the venue and ambience could hardly be more impressive. For pleasure, this superb chateau behind an almost regal gated entrance, surrounding its guests in French antiquities […]

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Cruises, Enews, Events, Travel, Travel Events

Regent Seven Seas Cruises: awe-inspiring six-star ‘Last Frontier’ Alaska cruise on the world’s most luxurious cruise ship, Seven Seas Explorer, together with one of the world’s great train journeys, the Rocky Mountaineer: discover the awe-inspiring beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Alaska’s Wild Frontier by rail and sea: join us on a two-week adventure in September 2026 to one of the last unspoiled regions on earth

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Regent cruises Alaska best prices at CountryClubuk.
05
Apr

This is the perfect way to enjoy not one but two ‘bucket list’ experiences: the Last Frontier of Alaska on a six-star cruise from Vancouver to Seattle aboard Regent Seven Seas Explorer, the world’s most luxurious cruise ship, and one of the world’s great train journeys across the Rocky Mountains to Vancouver aboard the iconic […]

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Hotels, Travel, UK, UK Country Hotels

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in the New Forest: from beach to barbered lawns: with stunning grounds, excellent spa facilities, and unique treehouse suites, it’s time to enjoy ‘the finest hotel in England’

Posted on by cb
01
Apr

We at CountryClubuk exist to enable Members to take advantage of many things, including those which such well-run mini-kingdoms as Chewton Glen have to offer, and we invite you to stay in what is considered England’s loveliest country-house hotel. Chewton Glen sits serenely on the South Coast of England, surrounded by immaculate gardens and barbered […]

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Hotels, London Hotels, Travel, UK

The Guardsman London best rates for Club Members in this five star hotel with a private club atmosphere and private residences in the heart of Westminster, near St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament: this could be your perfect pied-à-terre for a night’s stay or more

Posted on by Julie Spencer
23
Mar

For the personal experience of a London club, the flexibility and luxury of a five-star hotel, and the comfort and familiarity of a St James’s residence, The Guardsman is a welcome new arrival in the Club portfolio of recommended London hotels. With a drawing room, dining room, library and valet parking, it creates an intimate, […]

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Africa, Hotels, International Hotels, South Africa, Travel

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town: historic destination hotel overlooking Table Mountain, with a unique garden setting and old-school glamour: Winner of the ‘Best Hotel in Africa’ Award and one of the ‘World’s 50 Best Hotels’

Posted on by Julie Spencer
22
Mar

Welcome to Mount Nelson, the iconic ‘Pink Lady’ of Cape Town, a beacon of excellence since 1806 and recently awarded The Best Hotel in Africa title, ranking it in the World’s 50 Best Hotels. With its historic pedigree and location, unique garden setting overlooking Table Mountain, and with an old-school glamour, it’s a destination hotel […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond hotel, best rates at this fabulous five-star hotel in Taormina, Sicily, with stunning views of Mount Etna, Michelin Star dining and an elegant sophistication to match its unique history, this is one of the world’s great hotels, where Members enjoy best rates and free upgrades

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Grand Hotel Timeo best rates CountryClubuk
14
Mar

More than 23 centuries ago, when Sicily was part of Magna Graecia, the tiny mountain town of Taormina was already famed for its sweeping views, perhaps the best in Italy—and including the towering volcano, Mount Etna. As Sicily’s most fashionable resort, Taormina was described by Guy de Maupassant as ‘all that seems made on the […]

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Hotels, Travel, UK, UK Country Hotels

Coworth Park, Windsor Great Park: best rates at ‘The Dorchester in the Country’: a favourite CountryClubuk Members’ hotel ‘to live out one’s dreams’: ideally located near Guards Polo Club and Royal Ascot

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12
Mar

­­Everybody has heard of the Dorchester Hotel. Most also know that it is to the world of hotels what Manchester United is to football or the Brigade of Guards to the military. What fewer people know is that it has an outstation hotel on the edge of Windsor Great Park near Ascot, named Coworth Park. […]

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Europe, Hotels, International Hotels, Italy, Travel

Caruso, a Belmond hotel in Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, a slice of heaven between sea and sky: Perfect peace, tranquility, stupendous views, world-class cuisine and service, together with a rich and romantic history: enjoy exclusive best rates

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Mar

Ravello is for those who love peace and quiet and stupendous views. Perched high above the tiny Italian coastal town of Amalfi, it has been described as closer to heaven than to the sea. And Belmond Hotel Caruso, almost suspended between sea and sky at the highest, quietest point of Ravello, is a tiny slice […]

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