Britain has developed a taste for luxury over the centuries and perfected the art of showcasing its elegant side to her visitors. Enjoy fashionable restaurants, shopping and culture, and hire historical castles and islands to stay and play at. Get a taste for the life lived by royalties. For your shopping spree, seek out the royal crest above shop doors to unlock the highest quality products favoured by none other than the Queen of England.

The Attraction

The Shard

The best view of London can be seen from The Shard’s 72nd floor — The View from The Shard with unparalleled 360-degree view for up to 40 miles. The 95-storey skyscraper in Southwark is London’s new emblem. Besides its extraordinary and exquisite architectural design, The Shard houses many occupiers including the famous Shangri-la Hotel as well as retailers, restaurants, offices, education institution, medical and more.

Opened in July 2012, The Shard’s designer Renzo Piano was inspired by the spires of London churches and the tall ships depicted by Venetian painter Canaletto. Visit The Shard website for more architectural designs that include eight sloping glass facades’, the ‘shards’, the architectural shape and visual quality of the tower, the unique glass/design to reflect the lights in unpredictable ways and more.

The Shard is utterly impressive and certainly a vision of inspirations. Catch London’s iconic sights of the London Bridge, Tower Bridge, River Thames, The London Eye, The Cheesegrater, The Gherkin and many more from this amazing skyscraper.

Blenheim Palace

A World Heritage Site as designated by United Nations, Blenheim Palace was the gift by Queen Anne and a grateful nation to the first Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill and his wife, Sarah Churchill, for his great victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. It is also the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of a ‘palace’.

Worthy of a visit for its famed history and architecture, Blenheim Palace’s architecture was built in the English Baroque style by architect John Vanbrugh. Enrol for their Lights, Camera and Action tour and be enthralled by the amazing mass ornamentation through the rooms of The Great Hall, The Green and Red Drawing Rooms, The Saloon, The State Rooms, The Long Library and more. Baroque grandeur and bold colours trapezed throughout the palace, leaving one in awe of its majestic appearance.

Perhaps a reminiscent of a James Bond film Spectre may further entice one to visit Blenheim Palace if its history did not lure one’s attention. Filmed at its courtyard, the car chase scene in Spectre did ultimately boost Blenheim Palace to higher fame. There were certainly many more famous movies that were also filmed at this palace.

Expect to spend at least half a day here unless you’re a history junkie who pauses at every glorious space of the palace, then one may well take up a full day at Blenheim Palace.

The Accommodation

Luxury really does mean luxury in Britain. Experience true traditional British opulence at classic, luxury boutiques or even private and exclusive accommodations from suites, castles to modern hotels.

Nobu Shoreditch

Nobu Shoreditch is a relatively newcomer to the Shoreditch scene, opened last year, is the first Nobu hotel in London. Contemporary and elegant, its style is inspired by Japanese architecture and décor as well as east London industrial styles. As with all Nobu properties, the design reflects the city of origin, combined with the brand’s signature east-meets-west philosophy. Head to its fantastically cavernous restaurant for Japanese delicacies such as the oven-roasted lobster with Hakaido scallops or the exclusive cilantro aioli and Ikura.

Eagle Brae

Eagle Brae is a luxurious log cabin village in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Hidden away on a remote highland hillside, amongst magnificent glens and towering Munros, Eagle Brae combines breath-taking scenery and untamed wilderness of the Scottish Highlands with uber-luxe accommodation and all the comforts of home. Far removed from the rest of the world, their enchanting, dog-friendly log cabins, spectacular views and abundance of wildlife are just some of the reason why this is a unique highland hideaway, unlike anything you have ever experienced before.

奢华英伦有自己的历史气质，并有典雅的艺术陪衬。不管是富具时尚的餐厅、购物中心及文化，还是入住城堡或岛屿，都可以体验皇室般的奢华，尤其是购物方面，可通过店中的皇家徽章辨识皇家认证，把女王锺情的高品质货物都买回家。

景点

伦敦碎片大厦

在伦敦碎片大厦（或称摘星楼）的72楼有个露天天台Skydeck，可在此365度览尽伦敦方圆四十英里美景。这楼高95层的伦敦碎片大厦是位于英国西南侧的摩天大楼，也是英国最高的建筑物。这里除了有令人赞叹的建筑工艺，还入驻了不少知名品牌如香格里拉酒店、商店、餐厅、办公楼、教育及医药单位等。

在2012年7月落成开业的伦敦碎片大厦是由意大利建筑师伦佐皮亚诺操刀设计，他是从18世纪伦敦教堂的尖顶和高架船的桅杆获得灵感，而在碎片大厦的官方网站则有对设计详细解说，其中包括玻璃尖塔的外立面如何由多个独立的“碎片”组成。繁复的玻璃和棱角窗格随着太阳的移动反射阳光，为该建筑创造连连惊喜。

伦敦碎片大厦固然是令人惊艳，但从这里可以遥望的美景也是不可错过的，这包括有伦敦桥、伦敦塔桥、泰晤士河、伦敦眼、利德贺大楼及伦敦子弹大楼等。

布伦海姆宫

身为联合国教科文组织世界遗产遗址的布伦海姆宫，是安妮女王当年为了表彰和嘉奖马尔伯勒公爵一世赢得 1704 年 “布伦海姆之战”后而赐予，这也是英格兰唯一以非皇室宫殿。

耗时十年才建成的布伦海姆宫是巴洛克建筑杰作，而“灯光，镜头，开拍！”探索现场景点配套最适合游客，这些景点是大量电影和电视节目的拍摄地，而其他体验配套还包括有法式花园漫步游等，几乎每个据点都可拍出贵气，是奢华打卡的不二选择。

到这里取景的电影及电视无数，但令人印象深刻的是占士邦电影把布伦海姆宫当作罗马的 Palazzo Cadenza 宫的拍摄地点，在此上演一幕逃命追杀，也让布伦海姆宫因此吸引不少邦粉前来朝圣。

在此简单一游就要个大半天，如果想深度游，恐怕就要一整天，所以英国的奢华之游一定要到此布伦海姆宫一走，才算圆满。

住宿

英伦奢华住宿绝不造假，从经典古堡、私邸到豪宅，再从精品到当代酒店，要多豪有多豪，重点是奢而不俗，保持了英伦的典雅。

肖迪奇诺布酒店

肖迪奇区内的新酒店，于2017年才开业，而这也是伦敦的第一家诺布。采纳当代奢华路线的酒店，是以日本建筑艺术与伦敦的工业气质融合一体。就如其他城市的诺布，这家酒店会以突显当地气质的设计为主，以秉持他们家中西合璧的理念。这家酒店的日本餐也是不容错过的味蕾之旅。

Eagle Brae 苏格兰小屋

Eagle brae 是设在苏格兰山区的奢华小屋，适合一家人入住，而且这山区风景秀丽，小屋彷如自家屋里的温暖及舒适。远离繁嚣城中之馀，又可带狗同住的世外桃园。