HotelsVala Hua Hin ThailandPhetchaburi, ThailandPeering over the Gulf of Thailand and framed by frondescence, Hua Hin was the chosen beach resort of the Thai royal family, who built their summer palaces in the one-time fishing village back in the Twenties. Today, Vala adds a further jewel to the crown. Part of the Small Luxury...read more
HotelsConrad Tulum Rievera MayaTulum, MexicoTaking a timely break under the Caribbean skies of Mexico's Riviera Maya will set you up for winter, with no demands on your rime other than a breathtaking gastronomic tour around the globe – all while in situ When the British autumn shivers into winter and the romance of kicking...read more
HotelsLaqua VineyardCasanova, ItalyTuscan vineyards frame the scene at this restaurant with rooms. It’s the brainchild of notable Italian chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, who’s tacked on six elegant suites to his Michelin-starred dining room. Each channels a unique character while sharing design tropes simpatico to the surrounds. There are two doubles and four generous...read more
HotelsEl Fuerte MarbellaMarbella, Málaga SpainA historic Andalusian retreat with exceptional coastal views and a reputation for old-school glamour sets you down in a prime location on the timelessly elegant side of Spain's Costa del Sol Standing on shore overlooking the inviting Mediterranean Sea (on clear days you can see past the Rock of Gibraltar...read more
HotelsThe Hoxton, SouthwarkSouthwark, UKSince its inception in 2006, The Hoxton’s empire has been shaking up the hotel scene with design-led pads attracting in-the-know creatives seeking a city weekender. Mastering cool-meets-cosy, the Southwark edition makes no exception. Across 192 rooms – ranging from Shoebox to Biggy – industrial-chic, loft-inspired interiors give a nod to...read more
HotelsFour Seasons Madrid SpainMadrid, SpainAn urban hideaway of the highest order, this exemplary hotel straddles a corner plot comprising seven restored landmark buildings in the heart of Madrid. While it’s an ideal jumping-off point for exploring the city – Retiro Park, the cool Barrio de las Letras, art galleries and flamenco shows at Teatro...read more
HotelsBrücke 49Vals, SwissThis design-driven retreat in a small Alpine village in Switzerland puts conviviality at the heart of operations, with a welcoming home-stay feel to guarantee relaxation after days in the great oudoors If it’s Alpine hospitality you’re craving, alongside elegant Scandi design, look no further than Brücke 49 Pension. Nestled in...read more
HotelsThe MachrieIslay, ScotlandSeeing the sun dip slowly over the gently rumpled landscape, fringed by sand dunes, into the Atlantic is a sight you never of tire of when you’re staying at The Machrie on Islay. The Hebrides (Inner, in this case) on Scotland’s west coast are little chunks of wild beauty, and...read more
HotelsOutlaw's Guest HouseCornwall, EnglandFor a man known for cooking with fish, Nathan Outlaw – and his head chef, who shares the task – cooks a mean full English (and kedgeree for that matter) at this nine-room guest house in Cornwall’s idyllic Port Isaac. Together with his wife Rachel, Nathan has created a mini...read more
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