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
HotelsD Maris BayTurkeyThe vistas of Turkey's Turquoise Coast, fringed by almond groves and white sands, are laid out before you at this luxury stay, its cove shared only by the sea turtle.Along a Turkish shore of white beaches, almond groves and forests draped over volcanic hills, it’s the sparkling waters that draw...read more
HotelsCocoCopenhagenFusing colourful British-leaning eclecticism with minimalist Nordic aesthetics and French-infused architecture, Coco Hotel offers style in spades. Set in Copenhagen’s buzzy Vesterbro area, close to the Tivoli Gardens, it’s an ideal place to pitch up and explore the city, with bike rental organised on site. Set around a courtyard, light-filled...read more
HotelsAethos CorsicaFrancePerched amid a thicket of greenery in the hilltop village of Oletta in Corsica’s rugged north, this heritage hideaway is all about embracing the slow island pace. The setting – a cossetting 17th-century Florentine villa kissed by Mediterranean sun – affords infinite views of maquis-laced mountainscape as it edges to...read more
HotelsRiad AntaraMoroccoContemporary Parisian flair meets Saadian elegance in a comfortable hideaway in Morocco, where the surrounding hubbub of Marrakech gives way to an air of serenity. In the very heart of Marrakech, and a stone’s throw from the bustling Medina, you’ll find a discreet oasis where comfort takes priority. The owners...read more
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