06 Feb 2025 Delicious dining

The history of the sundowner

Experience sundowners at our luxury African properties - where stunning sunsets, crafted cocktails, and wilderness magic create unforgettable moments.

The Rubens English Grill Food Helen Cathcart

16 Oct 2023 Red Carnation Family

The talented chefs of Red Carnation Hotels

To mark International Chefs Day this October, we are highlighting some of the talented and inspiring chefs from across our collection.

21 Feb 2022 Red Carnation Family

The talented bartenders of Red Carnation

To mark World Bartender Day, we're highlighting our amazing Bar teams and the work they do across The Red Carnation Hotel Collection.

Spa therapist laying out oils

20 Oct 2021 Wellbeing

Xigera & Ashford Castle: World Spa Award winners

We are proud to announce that two of our hotels have been awarded for their spas.

07 Oct 2021 Sustainability

Our World Food Day pledge to reduce food waste

For World Food Day 2021 we’re spotlighting Winnow Solutions, a food waste reduction service making a big impact through the use of smart technology.

12 May 2021 Delicious dining

Traditional oxtail bredie

Recreate a traditional oxtail bredie at home, a wonderful fusion of flavours.

Trevyn

13 Apr 2021 Stay local

Trevyn McGowan: creative visionary

The Southern Guild founder on how her five children inspire her exceptional work.

Tata Harper

19 Mar 2021 Wellbeing

In conversation with Tata Harper

We meet the skincare pioneer whose nourishing products can be discovered in our spas.

Picture of the Living Wall at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel

05 Mar 2021 Sustainability

How technology transforms sustainability

Technology is helping people around the world live greener lives, here's how it's applied across our hotels.

Anna Trzebinsk

16 Feb 2021 Stay local

The life & work of Anna Trzebinski

We meet the beautiful talent behind some of the unique, hand-crafted creations in our shop.

Chuma Maweni coffee table

01 Oct 2020 Stay local

The Master Ceramicists

Meet the designers creating beautiful ceramic works exclusively for Xigera.

30 Jun 2020 Wellbeing

Tata Harper Skincare

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Tata Harper, renowned for 100% natural products with unparalleled results.