Trips of a lifetime: take a grand tour of Europe 

Make like Phileas Fogg and start your adventure in the heart of historic London. First up, head for some masterpiece-filled museums, starting with the nearby V&A, whose big hitters run from Canova’s Three Graces to Tipoo’s mechanical tiger, via McQueen gowns, Raphael’s cartoons and bling once owned by Beyoncé. The National Gallery is another essential stop, whether you’re admiring Cézanne’s bathers or Constable’s cloud-scudded skies. Before you bid farewell to London, sample its theatre scene. Catch Hollywood A-listers keeping it real on the West End stage, or see who’s currently treading the boards at the National Theatre. A performance at Shakespeare’s Globe, meanwhile, is not to be missed (you can book seats in the galleries, if standing doesn’t appeal). 

Start the day with note-perfect croissants and coffee at Camélia, or sign up for the hotel’s bespoke Paris Running Tour. Take the rest of your stay at a more leisurely pace, with a wander round the Triangle d’Or’s upscale boutiques or foray to the Louvre, a mere ten minutes’ stroll from the hotel. In the nearby Jardin des Tuileries, meanwhile, is the Musée de l’Orangerie – home to Monet’s sublime Water Lilies. Looking for a Grand Tour memento, like the aristocrats of old? Head for Saint-Ouen’s sprawling Marché aux Puces (flea market), whose more portable finds run from vintage film posters to Chanel-signed costume jewellery.  

If Geneva sometimes flies under the radar, it’s worth getting better acquainted. For a bird’s-eye perspective, paraglide over the city, with tandem flights from the top of Mount Salève. Back on the ground, take a guided tour of the old town then head to Chocolat Favarger for a take-home box or two of pralines. At the end of the day, head back to the hotel for cocktails in the terrace – or, for Fans of MO, a heady Swiss-gin tasting.