The Residence Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Immerse yourself in the historic spice island of Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, where a villa-only estate places you at the heart of a cultural and culinary melting pot – and tropical adventures all around Picture yourself sipping a warming spiced chai on your private balcony overlooking a palm...read more

Mare Paphos

Cyprus

Few destinations ignite the imagination quite like Paphos, revered as the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite. Those seeking family memories on the sun-soaked shores here should look to new kid on the block, Mare Paphos. Since opening earlier this year, the resort has made a name for itself as a haven...read more

Hart Hotel Shoreditch

London

Shortlisted in the 2024 Food and Travel Reader Awards, this Shoreditch starlet has been a firm favourite since its 2020 debut, attracting a crowd of creative types, both local and visiting, largely thanks to its prime Great Eastern Street location, sleek aesthetics and vibey restaurant. On arrival, an open lobby...read more

Portella Palma Mallorca

In Palma’s Old Town, when the large and imposing door to Portella swings open, it doesn’t disappoint. Step in from the narrow alleyway to an open courtyard, where an ancient stone-carved staircase draws eyes skywards. Steeped in history – built as a palace in the 17th century and latterly a...read more

Park House Hotel & Spa

West Sussex, UK

Country charm, a historic legacy and a string of top-notch amenities: it’s little wonder this family-owned bolthole is a sure-hitter for discerning escapees. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the cusp of the South Downs, this Edwardian hideaway has been built on a reputation for entertaining. Originally...read more

Locke de Santa Joana

Lisbon, Portugal

Contemporaneity and culture convene in the newest and largest addition to the Locke aparthotel collection, nestled in Portugal’s bustling capital city. Set within a restored 17th-century convent in the heart of Lisbon’s dynamic city centre, it’s the ideal jumping board for exploration. Inside, original stone finishes and local Portuguese fabrics...read more

Hotel du Couvent

Nice, France

Tucked away behind towering walls at the base of the Colline du Chateau in Nice’s Old Town, you’d never know this 17th-century convent turned-hotel was there. That’s exactly what the nuns, who lived here between 1803 and the 1980s, wanted: a refuge away from prying eyes. And a sanctuary it...read more

The Plough Inn, UK

Kelmscott, UK

A weekend escape to the oh-so-English Cotswolds is a summer essential. If you’re lucky enough to see it basked in golden rays, nowhere beats this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Of course, the region is not short on boutique stays, but The Plough Inn, in the quintessential village of Kelmscott...read more

Cap Karoso, Indonesia

Sumba, Indonesia

A far cry from the well-trodden paths of Bali and Lombok, Sumba remains one of eastern Indonesia’s most untouched islands. While it shares the natural beauty of its more frequented cousins, it’s Sumba’s dramatic wilderness and authentic villages that set it apart. On arrival – via a winding dirt road...read more