HotelsWachtelhofAustriaIn the remote Alpine village of Hinterthal, just an hour south-west of Salzburg and the same distance west of Kitzbühel, is Hotel Wachtelhof. Although, for most, the significant distance is to the slopes, and that’s a mere 150m, making it the mountain escape we all need. Adventure is on the...read more
HotelsThe Walnut Tree InnMonmouthshireThe Welsh Borders is good for a visit at any time of the year, whether it’s for bracing winter walks through the peaks of the Brecon Beacons or summer bikes and hikes along the canals and rivers, or to Abergavenny for autumn’s food festival, which is bucket-list territory for every...read more
HotelsThe Bottle & Glass InnOxfordshireAt the end of a single-track lane in the unspoilt Oxfordshire countryside stands the Grade II listed, thatched Bottle and Glass Inn. Presenting as a traditional rural pub, an emphasis on live fire cooking as well ample game pickings sets this Henley-on- Thames taproom apart. Quality is to be expected...read more
HotelsOberoi SukhvilasIndiaJust the intrigue of visiting India’s first planned city, New Chandigarh, is almost enough to get you to visit. With the Himalayan backdrop, its architecture, sculptures, gardens and the Chandigarh Capitol Complex building – already a Unesco World Heritage site – it makes for the perfect day trip, but that’s...read more
HotelsBaoaseCuraçaoA feeling that you’ve landed in paradise goes hand in hand with the Caribbean, and Baoase resort, cocooned on the south side of Curaçao, is no exception. Close to the Unesco-listed capital of Willemstad, where colonial buildings are dipped in a paint pot of bright shades, and sheltered by swaying...read more
HotelsThe LagunaIndonesiaOverlooking the Indian Ocean, framed by tropical gardens and flecked with no fewer than seven lagoon pools, this peaceful retreat has all the trappings of an idyllic beach break. You’ll find it sitting pretty on Bali’s southern shores in Nusa Dua, a short drive from the airport and easy hop...read more
HotelsLa EsperanzaSpainThose seeking an authentic break should look no further than the sun-kissed shores of southern Spain, where Sierra Nevada’s peaks and valleys provide an evocative backdrop for hotel La Esperanza Granada. A traditional hacienda, it takes inspiration from the Unseco-listed Alhambra fortress in nearby Granada. The 5ha estate – complete...read more
HotelsVilla Saint-AngeFranceTwo lions flank the wrought-iron gate that marks your arrival to this blissful slip of Provence. It’s a sketch filled with the patina of a bygone era, set in stone – literally – since the 18th century, brought up to modern standards following a head-to-toe renovation. Mature Mediterranean gardens yield...read more
HotelsLa SultanaMoroccoAmong the opulent mosques and museums of the medina in Marrakech – where unrivalled craftsmanship is found around every corner – stands a regal sanctuary. With the grand Royal and Bahia Palaces and historic Saadian Tombs as its neighbours, La Sultana hotel is made up of five distinct riads in...read more
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