HotelsArthausBeirutBeirut’s creatives flock to this quartet of Ottoman-era buildings tucked away in the bohemian Gemmayze district. From Roman mosaics to modern pieces by visiting artists, the elegant Arthaus lives up to its name – once the owners’ family home, 25 rooms and suites are an eclectic mix of old and...read more
HotelsBorgo SantandreaAmalfi CoastCharming fishing towns framed by mountains, candy-coloured homes precariously clinging to cliffsides and a glimmering emerald shore – the Amalfi Coast never ceases to amaze. A rocky inlet neighbouring the town of Amalfi hugs the historic hamlet of Conca dei Marini, home to Borgo Santandrea – a hotel seemingly suspended...read more
HotelsMonsieur AristideParisAmong the cobbled streets of Montmartre – the art hub once home to Van Gogh and Picasso – this 19th-century city abode offers surprising refuge: bohemian interiors, a Mediterranean restaurant and 25 rooms and suites set around a leafy garden. Uniting the sunny Balearic Islands with France’s Belle Époque, designer...read more
HotelsDouble Red DukeCotswoldsWhat’s not to like about the Double Red Duke, the 17th-century inn turned restaurant with rooms? A wood-fired grill to cook up a menu devised by the talented Richard Sandiford, with the assistance of meat guru Richard Turner (of Hawksmoor and Meatopia fame, so expect large cuts and whole fish)...read more
HotelsSingleThread InnCaliforniaIt’s no secret that California’s wine country comes with some serious culinary clout. Emblematic is three-starred SingleThread, a hyper-regional restaurant poised on a plum corner spot in the heart of Healdsburg, Sonoma County. More than that, five contemporary apartment-style bedrooms pitched on the second floor and a rooftop garden make...read more
HotelsThe HolcombeSomersetA speck of a destination in the Mendips of Somerset, Holcombe epitomises all that’s good about an English village stay, and not just because it appeared in TV’s Poldark. Dating back beyond the Domesday Book – when its eight houses made it one of the smallest places recorded, The Holcombe...read more
HotelsSequoiaAustraliaIt may only be a 20-minute drive from Adelaide, but wellness retreat Sequoia Lodge feels a million miles away from it all. Sitting beneath Mount Lofty, this private estate comes with views stretching across the scenic Piccadilly Valley. Its 14 luxurious open-plan suites are light and spacious with natural colours...read more
HotelsThe Dipping LuggerOuter HebridesAn 18th-century former parish manse sits on the harbourfront of the fishing village of Ullapool, overlooking Loch Broom and the Outer Hebrides. Aptly named after a sailing vessel, The Dipping Lugger marries luxury with maritime legacy – amid velvet upholstery, marble tabletops and charming vintage touches, chef David Smith’s tasting...read more
HotelsKamalame CayThe BahamasLanding via private sea plane onto the pristine white sands of Kamalame Cay, on the Caribbean Island of Andros, is something not easily forgotten. With ocean-facing bungalows and villas, 5km of private beach, an overwater spa and 39ha island at your feet, it’s hard to know where to explore first...read more
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