The White Horse, England

Sussex, England

Only the best produce from Sussex’s natural larder end up on the table at The White Horse. When you consider the abundant fisheries, bakeries, cheesemongers and farms on the doorstep, it makes sense. From homegrown leeks, mainstay of the creamy ravioli; saddle of lamb straight from the South Downs; line-...read more

Casa Kimball, Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

There are many places where an infinity pool captures our attention but not many of them are private, eight-bedroom villas that jut out across the cliff edge. Enter Casa Kimball – one for those who seek sun-kissed days in ultimate seclusion. On the northern face of the Dominican Republic, close...read more

Ulaman Bali, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia

Few places exceed a utopian vision of an eco retreat quite like Ulaman. Likened to everything from a real-life Avatar village to a luxury Ewok retreat (one for Star Wars fans), it belongs in the realms of eco fantasy set within the Kaba Kaba jungle valley, a short drive from...read more

Malabar Hill, Sri Lanka

A hilltop haven surrounded by rainforest and paddy fields, just a short hop from the idyllic coast of SRI LANKA, comes with majestic views, a sense of privacy and top- notch cuisine drawing on local heritag. The incongruous entrance to Malabar Hill only heightens the anticipation: a dust track winds...read more

Le Moulin De Lourmarin, France

France

Playing the lead character in a French novel just got a step closer, with cobbled streets, an aromatic bakery and chateau helping to set the scene. Half-way between Avignon and Aix, the Provençal village of Lourmarin is home to Le Moulin de Lourmarin, a former 18th-century mill with stone walls...read more

Villa Paola, Italy

Italy

Built into Tropea’s famous cliffs, Villa Paola combines resourceful design with exquisite luxury. The grounds of the former convent in Italy’s Calabria region are spread over seven terraces. At the top, an infinity pool, and then elevations carved into the rock – some bursting with bougainvillea and jasmine, others providing...read more

Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, Maldives

Kuda Huraa, Maldives

An idyllic MALDIVES experience tips over into the sublime when the legendary powder white sands and infinite blue seas are matched by an exquisite food offering from a chef with global accolades. Endless shades of blue, a flurry of frondescence, icing-sugar sand, fresh seafood and the promise of languid days...read more

Beckerwyc House, Norway

Norway

Scandi minimalism meets global gourmet bolthole at this family-run hotel on Norway’s Bekkjarvik island. Rooted in a tradition of hospitality, it’s the brainchild of Bocus d’Or winner Ørjan Johannessen. Set on a hill overlooking the water, 20 stylish bedrooms are all pale wood, pared-back furniture and abstract objets d’art. The...read more

Almalusa Comporta, Portugal

Portugal

For in-the-know Lisboans, the stunning stretch of Alentejo coast is the place to head for weekend sun and surf – and Comporta has long been under wraps. That was until late 2022, when hotelier AlmaLusa chose the village to open a boho- inspired bolthole to add to its Lisbon properties...read more