The Bell & Crown

England

You might not be familiar with the village name, but Zeals is a gem of a mini-break destination at the crossroads of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. What’s more, in the The Bell & Crown, it has an inn that’s been going strong for two centuries, so it’s got pedigree. Chef...read more

The Liming

St Vincent and the Grenadines

The sleepy island of Bequia in St Vincent and the Grenadines – fondly referred to as the ‘island in the clouds’ – may be considered one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets, but with boutique hotels quietly popping up across its shores, that may not always be the case. At...read more

Acro Suites

Greece

Atop a jagged shoreline with views stretching across the Aegean Sea, Arco – translated as ‘on the edge’ – is a fitting name. Carved into the cliffs of Crete’s Mononaftis Bay (with a handful of cave-dwelling suites), this luxury resort speaks to a love affair with nature. Inside, local materials...read more

Sundy Praia

Principe

One half of São Tomé and Principe – sister archipelagos off the west coast of central Africa – Principe is the less developed of the two, and Sundy Praia, specifically, is ideal for those who truly want to get away, both physically and mentally. Just over 7,000 people live on...read more

The Xara Palace

Checking into the sole hotel among Mdina’s honey-hued, palazzi-lined streets feels like quite the honour. The Xara Palace channels its aristocratic past – perched on age-old bastions, it’s immaculately restored; original art, spiral staircases, ornate mirrors and intricate headboards evoke elegant grandeur in 17 rooms and suites. Depending on your...read more

Amanemu

Japan

Going 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

Casa Bautista

Mexico

Winding 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

Ruby Mimi

Switzerland

The 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

St George

Finland

The 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