Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
Arion McNicoll is a freelance writer at The Week Digital and was previously the UK website’s editor. He has also held senior editorial roles at CNN, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Along with his writing work, he co-hosts “Today in History with The Retrospectors”, Rethink Audio’s flagship daily podcast, and is a regular panellist (and occasional stand-in host) on “The Week Unwrapped”. He is also a judge for The Publisher Podcast Awards.
Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Rare form: the next step for The Last Drop Distillers
In Depth As the distillery prepares for a changing of the guard, we chat with the team about what makes a great whisky
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The Conservation conversation: luxury travel company andBeyond’s sustainable philosophy
In Depth How conservation-based tourism in Africa can help protect the environment
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Audi e-tron quattro preview: the carmaker’s most hi-tech interior ever
The Week Recommends Electric SUV’s cabin features virtual side mirrors, an overhauled screen system and ‘3D sound’
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Wolfgang Puck on innovation, travel and the death of Anthony Bourdain
In Depth The award-winning chef talks to Portfolio about how he stays on top in the ever-changing restaurant industry
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Stéphane Kox: the future face of motorsports
The Week Recommends The Week Portfolio catches up the 24-year-old Dutch racing driver and Certina ambassador
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Simpson’s in the Strand review: to improve is to change
The Week Recommends The venerable old London institution has had an update - so is it still up to scratch?
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StreetXO restaurant review: a riot of excess
The Week Recommends Dabiz Muñoz's London restaurant shows how too much of a good thing can sometimes be a very good thing
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Nine of the best gins and whiskies for Father's Day
Speed Read Bottles for the dad who claims to have tried everything
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W Amsterdam hotel review: an entrée to the Dutch capital’s growing culinary scene
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Kayo Chingonyi on inspiration, masculinity and being British
In Depth The Dylan Thomas prize-winner explains his influences and what Britain means today
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Sumosan Twiga restaurant review: a curiously cordial culinary crossover
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Finca Cortesin hotel review: a star on the Costa del Sol
The Week Recommends Golf, fine dining, high-end spa facilities and a chic beach club bring style to Spain’s southern coast
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Four Seasons app review: a concierge in your pocket
The Week Recommends The Week Portfolio takes the luxury hospitality brand’s new smartphone app for a spin at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
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Brenne whisky: how Allison Parc went from ballerina to drinks entrepreneur
In Depth Former ballet dancer tells The Week Portfolio about making the switch from dance to drinks
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Beautiful Palm Beaches: the ultimate 72-hour guide
The Week Recommends This sun-drenched US destination offers a lot more than palms and beaches
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No mistakes: STK London restaurant review
The Week Recommends It may be a scene, but there is some serious cooking going on here
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Club Gascon restaurant review: reinterpreting a classic
The Week Recommends Much has changed at the Smithfield venue but the quality remains
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Royal Mansour Marrakech review: a hotel fit for a king
The Week Recommends An elegant palace made up of lavish private riads, each with their own private terrace and plunge pool
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Icehotel Sweden review: the world’s coolest destination
The Week Recommends A hotel made of ice is a clever tourist attraction - but the idea came about almost by accident
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Sabi Sabi safari lodge review: the past, present and future of South African luxury
The Week Recommends Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve’s philosophy of ‘yesterday, today and tomorrow’ underpins its magnificent lodges
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Hudson Theatre: New York’s oldest theatre resurrected
The Week Recommends Millennium Hotels’ ‘stay and play’ package brings the best of Broadway to your hotel door
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Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Vintage 84: a proper mechanical watch for less than £120
The Week Recommends A collaboration between the Swiss brand and one of the world's most respected watch websites
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Seas the day: J Sheekey partners with fishing charity for new calendar
In Depth Portraits aim to raise awareness of the dangers British fisherman face
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Bolt from the blue: A. Lange & Söhne’s blue-dialled showcase
The Week Recommends Wilhelm Schmid, the German watchmaker’s CEO, on his latest Salon QP installation
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