Malabar Hill, Sri Lanka

A hilltop haven surrounded by rainforest and paddy fields, just a short hop from the idyllic coast of SRI LANKA, comes with majestic views, a sense of privacy and top- notch cuisine drawing on local heritag. The incongruous entrance to Malabar Hill only heightens the anticipation: a dust track winds...read more

Le Moulin De Lourmarin, France

France

Playing the lead character in a French novel just got a step closer, with cobbled streets, an aromatic bakery and chateau helping to set the scene. Half-way between Avignon and Aix, the Provençal village of Lourmarin is home to Le Moulin de Lourmarin, a former 18th-century mill with stone walls...read more

Villa Paola, Italy

Italy

Built into Tropea’s famous cliffs, Villa Paola combines resourceful design with exquisite luxury. The grounds of the former convent in Italy’s Calabria region are spread over seven terraces. At the top, an infinity pool, and then elevations carved into the rock – some bursting with bougainvillea and jasmine, others providing...read more

Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, Maldives

Kuda Huraa, Maldives

An idyllic MALDIVES experience tips over into the sublime when the legendary powder white sands and infinite blue seas are matched by an exquisite food offering from a chef with global accolades. Endless shades of blue, a flurry of frondescence, icing-sugar sand, fresh seafood and the promise of languid days...read more

Beckerwyc House, Norway

Norway

Scandi minimalism meets global gourmet bolthole at this family-run hotel on Norway’s Bekkjarvik island. Rooted in a tradition of hospitality, it’s the brainchild of Bocus d’Or winner Ørjan Johannessen. Set on a hill overlooking the water, 20 stylish bedrooms are all pale wood, pared-back furniture and abstract objets d’art. The...read more

Almalusa Comporta, Portugal

Portugal

For in-the-know Lisboans, the stunning stretch of Alentejo coast is the place to head for weekend sun and surf – and Comporta has long been under wraps. That was until late 2022, when hotelier AlmaLusa chose the village to open a boho- inspired bolthole to add to its Lisbon properties...read more

The Grove, England

Hertfordshire, England

If ever a tone were set at breakfast, it’s the case at the lavish and titanic buffet at The Grove. We’re talking physalis and figs, a vegan trolly, whole stations dedicated to plump French toast, waffles, pancakes, heaps of smoked salmon and cured meats – all laid out in The...read more

Son Sabater, Spain

Poligono 2, Balearic Islands, Spain

RURAL IDYLL On the Balearic island of Mallorca, meanwhile, Son Sabater is launching in June as the first agriturismo for family-run The Zafiro Group. A focus on slow living – and a sustainable infrastructure – is the deal here. Near Sa Pobla – on a 15th-century estate at the foot...read more

Numo, Greece

Kalafatis Mykonos 84600 – Greece

NEW-WAVE RETRO While the Cycladic island of Mykonos embraces its party reputation, hoteliers are savvy about the need to bring diversity to the scene. Enter Numo, a haven of quiet luxury on Kalafati beach. Channelling elegant aesthetics grounded in a boutique soul, this place is all about harnessing Greek hospitality...read more