Ca'Di Dio

Italy

Aptly named after the river it sits on, a weekend at the Ca’ Di Dio sets you down right in the heart of Venice; it sits at the gateway into the ‘art district’ of the Arsenale and it’s only a short wander away from Piazza San Marco. The setting is...read more

Hotel Per La

California, USA

Discover the arty, historic side to southern California, USA, by resting up in a heritage building in Downtown LA that sets you down right in the heart of the Diamond District and away from the tourist trap Whether you’re embarking on a road trip across the West Coast, taking a...read more

Parador 44

Cardiff, Wales

A gourmet jaunt across Spain on home territory? In central Cardiff, it’s more likely than you think. The newest venture from the Welsh sibling trio behind fêted grill and wine house Asado 44, Parador 44 boasts nine luxury rooms nestled above the restaurant, each inspired by the owners’ travels around...read more

Red Frog

Panama

From tropical rainforests teeming with wildlife to serene, palm-fringed beaches, Isla Bastimentos in Panama’s Bocas del Toro archipelago is nature’s playground, and its untouched splendour takes the fore at Red Frog Beach Island Resort. Immerse yourself in island life at one of seven rustic Jungle Lodges – complete with stone-clad...read more

Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi

Maldives

Bask on your overwater deck or hide away in lush green surrounds – the choice is yours in this Maldives retreat, but outstanding dining, full of variety, is obligatory. The first time you lay eyes on the show of Maldivian atolls that punctuate the Indian Ocean is always going to...read more

36 on the Quay

Hampshire, England

Another spot that often gets overlooked (at least on the food front), Hampshire has a few places that should make you think again before heading further west or east. One of them, 36 on the Quay, sits at the water’s edge in the fishing village of Emsworth. This grade-II listed...read more

Annabelle

Cyprus

The ripple of the Mediterranean Sea, the rustle of palms and the clinking of glasses provide the backdrop to stays at this Cypriot stalwart. In the island’s south-west – a quick hop from Paphos – Annabelle (part of the Thanos group) is etched into the address books of regulars. Featuring...read more

Crown Towers Sydney

There’s no mistaking Crown Towers. The British-designed twist of steel and silver shoots over a quarter of a kilometre into Sydney’s skyline, making it the city’s tallest skyscraper. Naturally, that means views: great panoramas of the harbour, bridge, opera house and bay, all from the comfort of contemporary, stylish bedrooms...read more

The Bull & Last

London, England

For all of its metropolis credentials, London is also abundant in green spaces compared with many cities, and Hampstead Heath – all 320 hectares of it – is the prime example of an oasis amid the urban landscape. On one edge of this city-countryside, there’s the listed Kenwood House, with...read more