HotelsFaenaMiami beachThis hotel may only be two years old, but its five bars, three restaurants and elegant poolside have already established it as one of the best in the city. In its former incarnation, this beguiling Art Deco hotel around ten minutes north of South Beach was a hangout for Frank...read more
HotelsThe NedLondonIt’s simply impossible not to be impressed by the endless style revealed at every turn at The Ned. It was the most hotly anticipated hotel launch in the UK this year and lives up to billing. The scale is huge, which is a fine excuse to revisit, if you ask...read more
HotelsMilaidhooMaldivesGet ready to swoon over every inch of design on Milaidhoo Island. Opened at the end of 2016, this Maldives resort has tip-top interiors and exteriors to match the standout natural beauty of the island. All of the thatched-roof villas (beachside or overwater) come with freshwater infinity pools, hanging swing...read more
HotelsThe MarquisSuffolkPerching above the pretty Brett Valley in Upper Layham, around 30 minutes from Ipswich, The Marquis makes a refreshing change to the ‘ye-olde’ style country inns and chocolate-box buildings that characterise the county. The building dates back to the 17th century and its ten luxury rooms have the lilt of...read more
HotelsTivoli Avenida LiberdadeLisbonThe Portuguese capital is one of our favourite cities for a mini-break, and this hotel is an ideal base. Found on the main thoroughfare, it’s a quick stroll to most neighbourhoods, there’s a round pool surrounded by trees and the busy rooftop Sky Bar has wonderful vistas of the city...read more
HotelsTenuta Di MurloItalyYou’ll wonder whether you’re in the right place as you approach the entrance to this ancient estate. Fear not, it’s merely an indicator of the unadulterated privacy that comes beyond. Clinging to Umbria’s undulating hills near Perugia, it sits amid thousands of acres of woodland and olive groves. Ten of...read more
HotelsCapella Marigot BaySt LuciaWater transfers to this sophisticated resort (once a Fifties Hollywood favourite) on the north of the island of St Lucia are a white-knuckle ride. If you can swing it, arrive during daylight to admire the lush scenery. It’s built on a hillside covered in banana palms that dance above the...read more
HotelsFour Seasons Jimbaran BayBaliTo wander amid the tropical gardens of this coastal resort on Bali’s south-eastern tip, is about as close to heaven as you can get on the Island of the Gods. When it launched in 1993, it was the first all-pool villa hotel in the world and it set the standard...read more
HotelsThe WhitebrookWalesWales’ lush Wye Valley is the ideal spot for a secluded gourmet getaway. The last leg of the drive along increasingly narrow, leafy lanes hints at the pastoral vibe that will characterise your entire weekend. Start with an easy stroll through the woodland as per the helpful directions provided in...read more
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