HotelsLux Grand BaieMauritiusLike a string of pearls, this five-star haven decorates the edge of a sheltered lagoon amid swaying palm trees and lush gardens. The mastermind behind it is local architect Jean-François Adam, whose childhood playground was the very beach on which the hotel is now located. Meanwhile, designer Kelly Hoppen has...read more
HotelsExplora El ChalténArgentinaShaped by ragged mountain peaks, glacial fjords and wild rivers, Argentine Patagonia is an adventure seeker’s heaven. The newest addition to Explora’s excursion-focused stays sits by the region’s hiking capital – El Chaltén – opening up a world of luxury in the remote Los Huemules Conservation Reserve. The 17 rooms...read more
HotelsCasa MarquesBrazilNo city can compare to the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro, something Welcome Beyond know all too well as they’ve pitched tent high in the hills above the creative Santa Teresa neighbourhood, with easy access to the tourist stops yet far enough away to be peaceful. A traditional meets modern...read more
HotelsSoneva JaniMaldivesFlying in low on arrival, you’ll know you’re close when you spot the blue slides curling out from the pattern of overwater villas below. It’s an idiosyncratic scene that sets the tone for things to come. Soneva Jani hits that rare sweet spot and combines sand-in-your-toes luxury with design nous...read more
HotelsHare & HoundsEnglandNewbury takes pride in its horse-racing history, and this 17th-century country inn reflects it in 30 charming rooms and suites on the outskirts of town. Interiors are a curated muddle with a hunter’s lodge feel – chic pastel tones cut through dark wood and brass, cushions and curtains depict scenes...read more
HotelsThe SunseekerAustraliaIn a place where the surf is always up, The Sunseeker in Australia’s Byron Bay draws beach lovers and art enthusiasts alike. Embracing its roots as an Eighties motel, this unique pad is full of nostalgia, with rooms and bungalows celebrating the local craft scene while taking a few tips...read more
HotelsWachtelhofAustriaIn the remote Alpine village of Hinterthal, just an hour south-west of Salzburg and the same distance west of Kitzbühel, is Hotel Wachtelhof. Although, for most, the significant distance is to the slopes, and that’s a mere 150m, making it the mountain escape we all need. Adventure is on the...read more
HotelsThe Walnut Tree InnMonmouthshireThe Welsh Borders is good for a visit at any time of the year, whether it’s for bracing winter walks through the peaks of the Brecon Beacons or summer bikes and hikes along the canals and rivers, or to Abergavenny for autumn’s food festival, which is bucket-list territory for every...read more
HotelsThe Bottle & Glass InnOxfordshireAt the end of a single-track lane in the unspoilt Oxfordshire countryside stands the Grade II listed, thatched Bottle and Glass Inn. Presenting as a traditional rural pub, an emphasis on live fire cooking as well ample game pickings sets this Henley-on- Thames taproom apart. Quality is to be expected...read more
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