HotelsThe Dipping LuggerOuter HebridesAn 18th-century former parish manse sits on the harbourfront of the fishing village of Ullapool, overlooking Loch Broom and the Outer Hebrides. Aptly named after a sailing vessel, The Dipping Lugger marries luxury with maritime legacy – amid velvet upholstery, marble tabletops and charming vintage touches, chef David Smith’s tasting...read more
HotelsKamalame CayThe BahamasLanding via private sea plane onto the pristine white sands of Kamalame Cay, on the Caribbean Island of Andros, is something not easily forgotten. With ocean-facing bungalows and villas, 5km of private beach, an overwater spa and 39ha island at your feet, it’s hard to know where to explore first...read more
HotelsPalmSri LankaPerched amid paddy fields on an old coconut plantation, Palm is a boutique hotel in the most modern way. A quick jaunt from Sri Lanka’s southern coast at Ahangama, it’s pitched as a ‘tropical lifestyle retreat’ and evokes all the breezy boho spirit beloved by the surfers and hippies who...read more
HotelsThe Residence By AtzaróSouth AfricaLofty and light-filled, this four-storey mid-century villa sits resplendent at the foot of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. Seven suites – some with outdoor space – do justice to the setting, with panoramic views of Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head all the way down to the City Bowl below, thanks to...read more
HotelsSahraiMoroccoIf one word encapsulates Hotel Sahrai, it’s the meaning behind its name: magic. On a hillside overlooking Fez’s medina, acclaimed designer Christophe Pillet has transformed this historic holiday home into a palatial retreat. Sand-hued arcades lined with copper lanterns invite a stroll through leafy terraces to the infinity pool and...read more
HotelsMaslina ResortCroatiaAs the boat approaches a hidden bay on the north-western edge of Hvar Island, Maslina Resort peaks from behind the olive trees that inspired its name, cascading towards a glimmering Adriatic shore. This idyllic corner of Croatia might just be Europe’s most therapeutic destination, with its inviting pebbled coves, endless...read more
HotelsLife House NantucketNantucket, MassachusettsIn the land of Edward Hopper, John Updike and Herman Melville, this former inn, dating back to 1833, is Nantucket’s longest-serving hotel residence. Relaunched under the Life House banner after a full revamp back in 2020 to evoke the coastal spirit of a stylish innkeeper’s cottage, you’ll find it tickling...read more
HotelsLakes By YooCotswoldsLuxury and wilderness unite at this quarry-turned-lakehouse community in Lechlade Upon Thames. Nestled amid 344ha of rolling meadows and woodland, with some 135 properties it’s prime weekender territory. Take your pick from four-bed rustic-luxe cabins with log burners to cosy home- from-home apartments or a spacious, three-storey abode (sleeping 12)...read more
HotelsMottoViennaA stone’s throw from the romantic Museumsplatz, settled amid the vibrant window displays of Mariahilfer Strasse, Hotel Motto shares the love story between Vienna and Twenties Paris. While its doors only opened in October, the eight-storey baroque building has hosted a line-up of hotels since the 17th century – noteworthy...read more
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