HotelsAmanemuJapanGoing off grid doesn’t get more luxurious than at Amanemu, where high-end hotel group Aman have put their second stamp on Japanese soil. Sheltered by the forested hills of Ise-Shima National Park and Ago Bay – nicknamed ‘Bay of Pearls’ after the abundance of iridescent gems – you’ll find no...read more
HotelsCasa BautistaMexicoWinding along the east of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, the Sian Ka’an biosphere owes its name to its staggering natural beauty, a stretch of coastline so spellbindingly aquamarine that the Mayans called it ‘Origin of the Sky’. It’s paradise found, home to green turtles, manatees and spider monkeys – and within...read more
HotelsRuby MimiSwitzerlandThe latest addition to the contemporary Ruby Group is set in Zurich’s central Beatenplatz district, amid a string of trendy bars, boutiques and cool brunch spots alongside the Limmat river. Expect the now renowned Ruby ethos of laid-back luxury – and then some. Once the site of the city’s first...read more
HotelsSt GeorgeFinlandThe worlds of art, history and design collide at this bastion of modern luxury in the heart of Helsinki. Striking the balance of chic yet informal, you’ll find it on the corner of a park flanking Kamppi and Punavuori – districts known for their art and food scene. Ai Weiwei’s...read more
HotelsLa FarnatchiMoroccoMoments away from the ornate palaces, vibrant souks and labyrinthine streets of the medina, this homely Marrakech oasis from British hotelier James Wix sprawls across a cluster of traditional mansions. And in typical riad fashion, Le Farnatchi’s 10 suites sport carved archways, glimmering lanterns and zellige-tiled bathrooms with sunken bath...read more
HotelsVilla LenaItalySitting amid cypress trees on a Tuscan hilltop between Florence and Pisa, Villa Lena is a family-friendly agriturismo with a difference. This is a place where the cornerstones of creativity, sustainability and design unite. At its heart is a neo-Renaissance villa that forms the bedrock for Villa Lena Foundation, a...read more
HotelsGladdenBelizeA tiny, coral-fringed island at the heart of the Belize Barrier Reef reserve, Gladden is the very definition of refuge. The only building, a two-bedroom villa surrounded by white sands, is an elegant sanctuary of dark woods, exposed stone, glossy floors and endless views of aquamarine lagoons – with 2...read more
HotelsThe WildGreeceFind a tranquil corner to relax away from the buzz in Mykonos at a beachfront retreat where traditional island design meets Cycladic hospitality and comfort. Mykonos may be the go-to for beach clubs and late-night soirees, but you wouldn’t know it at The Wild. On the opposite (quieter) side of...read more
HotelsLyleWashington D.CTen blocks from The White House, a similar distance to the Smithsonian, in a residential neighbourhood with plenty of character – and good places to eat – the Forties art deco building that houses the Lyle boutique hotel is perfectly located for a DC city break. A cosmopolitan feel, with...read more
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