HotelsLa EsperanzaSpainThose seeking an authentic break should look no further than the sun-kissed shores of southern Spain, where Sierra Nevada’s peaks and valleys provide an evocative backdrop for hotel La Esperanza Granada. A traditional hacienda, it takes inspiration from the Unseco-listed Alhambra fortress in nearby Granada. The 5ha estate – complete...read more
HotelsVilla Saint-AngeFranceTwo lions flank the wrought-iron gate that marks your arrival to this blissful slip of Provence. It’s a sketch filled with the patina of a bygone era, set in stone – literally – since the 18th century, brought up to modern standards following a head-to-toe renovation. Mature Mediterranean gardens yield...read more
HotelsLa SultanaMoroccoAmong the opulent mosques and museums of the medina in Marrakech – where unrivalled craftsmanship is found around every corner – stands a regal sanctuary. With the grand Royal and Bahia Palaces and historic Saadian Tombs as its neighbours, La Sultana hotel is made up of five distinct riads in...read more
HotelsThe ChloeUSAChannelling all the charm you’d want from a Big Easy bolthole, this 14-key pad sits pretty in New Orlean’s Uptown neighbourhood – north of the Mississippi and a few miles off the French Quarter’s tourist trail. A laid-back spirit pervades the Victorian mansion house, its modern vernacular of hospitality made...read more
HotelsMonsieur DidotGreeceOn the cusp of Athens’ Kolonaki and Exarchia neighbourhoods sits a neoclassical townhouse of blush pink and dusty blue: Monsieur Didot dates back to 1890 and, much like Athens itself, it’s a mosaic of Ancient Greek elegance and 21st-century comfort. For a hotel named after a typeface, it’s no surprise...read more
HotelsThe Hoxton AmsterdamThe NetherlandsThe quintessential Amsterdam experience begins on the banks of its affluent Herengracht, where five 17th-century canal houses fuse into one seriously stylish pad. History and contemporary style go hand in hand at The Hoxton – just as one would expect in this part of town. An eclectic assortment of antique...read more
HotelsThe BullEnglandJust an hour from London, in the East Sussex village of Ditchling, with Brighton 20 minutes away and the South Downs literally in your sights, The Bull brings together all the best bits about a British overnight stay in one 16th-century characterful building. The historic pub has just six bedrooms...read more
HotelsThe Bell & CrownEnglandYou 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
HotelsThe LimingSt 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
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