A guide to the Great Migration in Tanzania
For centuries, enormous herds of wildebeests, zebras and antelopes — Thompson’s gazelles and Topi — have surged across Tanzania’s greater Serengeti ecosystem and into Kenya’s Maasai Mara in pursuit of rain and fresh pasture. In total, the herds of the Great Migration travel over 800 kilometres, in a natural phenomenon that has long captivated naturalists and safari-goers.
City Guides
The ultimate Istanbul city guide
The call to prayer rising above the Bosphorus, the scent of spices drifting through centuries-old bazaars, the shimmer of mosaics inside Byzantine domes — Istanbul is a city that stirs
26 August 2025
How to spend a weekend in Cape Town
At the southern tip of Africa, where the iconic Table Mountain tumbles into the formidable Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find Cape Town. It’s as striking as it is energetic, and it’s
11 August 2025
Amsterdam turns 750: why now is the moment to visit the Netherlands’ capital
In 2025, Amsterdam marks a historic milestone: its 750th birthday. A city of canals and contradictions, where Golden Age architecture rubs shoulders with cutting-edge design, Amsterdam has always been a
6 August 2025
A pocket guide to Amoreiras: Lisbon’s leafy, lesser-known neighbourhood
In a city as photogenic and storied as Lisbon, it’s easy to get swept up in the tiled façades of Alfama or the café culture of Chiado. But venture just
16 July 2025
How to spend a weekend in Bordeaux
Often described as Paris’ little sister, Bordeaux is a city for people who don’t like cities. It’s noticeably peaceful, much of the city centre is pedestrianised, and it’s picture‑postcard pretty.
14 July 2025
Top things to do, see, and eat in Cefalù: plus, where to stay in Sicily
As you drive into Cefalù, the dramatic Rocca di Cefalù towers over the town’s sandy-hued buildings, setting a history-steeped scene for this once-humble fishing village. While tourism has certainly made
30 June 2025
The ultimate Austin city guide
A city that has pledged to keep itself “weird,” Austin is artsy, outdoorsy, progressive and Texan in equal parts. Here, pour-over coffee, Western wear, barbecue and even Mexican free-tailed bats
16 June 2025
The ultimate Budapest city guide
Baroque buildings, thermal baths and generous helpings of goulash. What’s not to love about Budapest? Long regarded as a drinking stop on every gap year youth’s interrailing itinerary, the Hungarian
27 May 2025
The ultimate Verona city guide
Known the world over as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, this storybook city goes beyond its literary fame with well-preserved Roman monuments and lively piazzas. Conveniently located between
25 March 2025
A photographer’s pocket guide to Nice
A lively coastal haven adorned with a rich cultural tapestry, Nice seamlessly blends sparkling sea views with a retro sense of holiday charm. As France’s fifth-largest city and gateway to
14 March 2025
This refashioned farmhouse hideaway embodies Tuscany’s timeless beauty
Overflowing with rustic charm and evergreen allure, guests of Lupaia inevitably fall head over heels for every cossetting corner of this Tuscan countryside escape. Pair homely comforts with five-star service, and an ever-changing bill of fare rooted in the region’s
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How to spend a weekend in Cape Town
At the southern tip of Africa, where the iconic Table Mountain tumbles into the formidable Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find Cape Town. It’s as striking as it is energetic, and it’s
11 August 2025
Cowboy Comporta: Portugal’s wild west coast
There’s a moment, riding over Comporta’s windswept dunes on the back of a hot-blooded Lusitano, when everything falls silent — except for the soft rhythm of hooves padding across the
21 July 2025
Beyond the spa: these wellbeing hotels are changing how we rest
In an over-tired world that never slows down, meaningful rest has become both a luxury and a necessity. Each emotionally intelligent escape within the SLH Wellbeing Collection is deeply attuned
15 August 2025
10 destination hotels to plan an unforgettable trip around
Travel wish-lists are nothing new — and in our case, never ending — but what about turning a trip on its head, and making the journey for a hotel so
20 May 2025
Itineraries
Cancale to Cap Fréhel: Brittany’s Emerald Coast
Get swept away to France’s far western shores, an enchanting region where gleaming white-sand beaches give way to dramatic tides and wind-sculpted headlands. Here, the pace slows, the landscapes stretch
26 June 2025
On the road in Provence
Fragrant lavender fields, sun-dappled vineyards, rocky Mediterranean coastlines, and buttercream-coloured hilltop villages weave a tapestry of natural beauty across Provence. From idyllic markets to ancient Roman ruins, this itinerary takes
2 April 2025
Adventures in Andalusia: Moorish architecture, majestic mountains, and sun-baked beaches
A 10-day itinerary from Seville’s colourful streets to Marbella’s glitzy beaches Andalusia is one of those heart-stoppingly beautiful destinations which will have you dreaming of your return – before you’ve
10 August 2023
Italy by train: a scenic rail itinerary for slow travellers
Six iconic Italian cities in two weeks, from Milan to Naples Much like its straight-from-the-vines wine and nonna-coddled cuisine, Italy is a destination best savoured at a leisurely pace if you really want
1 April 2023
Bold, bohemian, and barefoot: a mini guide to Mexico
A 10-day itinerary from Mexico City to Tulum with La Valise Hotels A vibrant country bursting with colour, Mexico promises sensory moments at every turn – whether you’re navigating a maze of
21 January 2023
The best of Ireland & Northern Ireland: an Emerald Isle itinerary
How to see the Emerald Isle in style in under two weeks Whether you’re strolling along storied streets, roaming the rugged coastline, or cosying up in a rural pub, it’s
22 August 2022
The ultimate French Riviera road trip
How to spend two weeks on the Côte d’Azur, Europe’s glitterati summer destination Sparkling sea views framed by fragrant umbrella pines, striped parasols shading stylish sun loungers, and pastel-painted villas
21 June 2022
Magical Mallorca: from coast to countryside
An idyllic island itinerary taking travellers beyond the beaches of Mallorca Fringed by cliffs and heavenly beaches, with long stretches of fragrant countryside – peppered with olive trees and citrus
9 May 2022
Costa Rica: on the path to pura vida
A 10-day itinerary through a volcanic land of charcoal sands and tropical rainforest With miles of pristine coastline and luscious rainforest, you’re never far from world-class diving, surfing and yoga
28 April 2022
Crete: from the wild west to idyllic east
A seven-day sun-soaked itinerary taking in the highlights of Greece’s largest island At once a paradise and a paradox, Crete is one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, but one of
5 April 2022
Independent Minds
Independent Minds: the Kestelli family, KestelINN Alaçatı
In the sun-dappled village of Alaçatı, where time moves to the rhythm of cicadas and the scent of olive groves hangs in the air, KestelINN stands as a quiet testament
30 July 2025
Independent Minds: Xiaoran Zhou, Kaipuu Hotels
As the first luxury hotels in China to be certified by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Kaipuu on the Reef and Kaipuu Belfry are setting the eco-friendly bar in
22 May 2025
Independent Minds: Steven Riseley, Castle Elvira
Crumbling castle it might have been for over a century, but Steven Riseley and husband, Harvey B-Brown, are writing their own contemporary fairy-tale at Castle Elvira in Puglia. Following a
11 April 2025
Independent Minds: Loes Dingemans, Pillows Hotels
As discerning travellers know all too well, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to ‘understated luxury’. It’s carefully crafted, and close attention is paid to the smallest
21 January 2025
Independent Minds: Snow Yang, The Dawn Luxury Hotel
For Snow Yang and her parents, Fuyun Yang and Yanping Bai, preserving the past of their 128-year-old property near the mist-shrouded peaks of Weibao Mountain, while looking to the future,
18 December 2024
Independent Minds: Angela O’Connell, Chalets at Blackheath
Alpine adventures await in Australia’s Blue Mountains at this ruggedly refined chalet resort In the midst of the Blue Mountains’ UNESCO-listed beauty, adventurer Angela O’Connell came across the perfect setting
25 November 2024
Independent Minds: Agapi & Costantza Sbokou, Phāea Blue
Crete is a myth-steeped land of natural wonders and cultural treasures, and across the sparkling waters of Mirabello Bay from the storied island of Spinalonga, sisters Agapi and Costantza Sbokou
28 October 2024
Independent Minds: Pedro Oliveira & Alicia Valero, Hotel das Amoreiras
Lisbon’s most restful retreat has an urban heart with country house soul Husband-and-wife team Pedro and Alicia are first and foremost aesthetes, who find joy in beautiful moments and beautiful
25 October 2023
Independent Minds: Jeanette Mix, Ett Hem
Welcoming guests into the warm embrace of a well-loved home, Swedish owner Jeanette Mix has created an inimitable feeling of informal elegance at her Arts and Crafts townhouse in the
30 September 2023
Independent Minds: Juliana Ghiotto, Barracuda Hotel & Villas
As one of Brazil’s best kept secrets along the ‘Cocoa Coast’, Itacaré blissfully enjoys an under-the-radar existence – surfers plant their boards on pristine palm-fringed beaches, locals paddle through mangrove-entangled
29 September 2023
Inspiration
A deliberately slow, solo adventure through magical Bhutan
Several goblet-like lamps flicker within the colourful, ornate prayer hall at Gangtey Gonpa, a 17th century monastery on a mist-shrouded ridge overlooking Bhutan’s Phobjikha Valley. Filled with clarified yak butter,
4 September 2025
Where to stay in September: 6 boutique hotels to book now
Every seasoned traveller knows September is the month to move. Peak season has passed, but the beauty and warmth still linger — Kyoto’s sun-dappled temples, vineyards primed for Mendoza’s spring
1 September 2025
From burnout to balance: how to incorporate Sophrology into your travels
In a world that never stops scrolling, flying, or striving, Dominique Antiglio is inviting us to pause. The founder of BeSophro and a pioneer of modern Sophrology — a mind-body
22 August 2025
The Cotswolds, unleashed: a dog-friendly escape to The Fish Hotel
Tucked away on the Farncombe Estate amidst the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds, The Fish Hotel offers a tranquil respite from the busy tourist hotspots of the English countryside’s
20 August 2025
A guide to the Great Migration in Tanzania
The Serengeti ecosystem is ancient and intriguing. In the north, a verdant escarpment tumbles into riverine forests, kopjes (rocky outcrops) and rolling hills. In the south, vast golden plains peppered
18 August 2025
Beyond the spa: these wellbeing hotels are changing how we rest
In an over-tired world that never slows down, meaningful rest has become both a luxury and a necessity. Each emotionally intelligent escape within the SLH Wellbeing Collection is deeply attuned
15 August 2025
How to spend a weekend in Cape Town
At the southern tip of Africa, where the iconic Table Mountain tumbles into the formidable Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find Cape Town. It’s as striking as it is energetic, and it’s
11 August 2025
Amsterdam turns 750: why now is the moment to visit the Netherlands’ capital
In 2025, Amsterdam marks a historic milestone: its 750th birthday. A city of canals and contradictions, where Golden Age architecture rubs shoulders with cutting-edge design, Amsterdam has always been a
6 August 2025
This rewilding estate is leading nature’s comeback in the Cotswolds
In the rolling heart of the Cotswolds, where honey-stone cottages and heritage orchards have long defined the countryside aesthetic, something quietly radical is taking root in Tetbury. At Calcot &
4 August 2025
From Patagonia to Paris: 6 boutique hotels on our editor’s wish-list
In a world increasingly driven by algorithms and automation, there remains something oh-so-sweet about the art of personalised hospitality. For the discerning traveller, it’s not just about where you go
1 August 2025
Latest stories
A deliberately slow, solo adventure through magical Bhutan
Several goblet-like lamps flicker within the colourful, ornate prayer hall at Gangtey Gonpa, a 17th century monastery on a mist-shrouded ridge overlooking Bhutan’s Phobjikha Valley. Filled with clarified yak butter, the lamps symbolise wisdom dispelling the darkness of ignorance (believed to be the root cause of human suffering in Tibetan
Where to stay in September: 6 boutique hotels to book now
Every seasoned traveller knows September is the month to move. Peak season has passed, but the beauty and warmth still linger — Kyoto’s sun-dappled temples, vineyards primed for Mendoza’s spring bud break, and shorelines still smouldering in Croatia — all revealed through a more authentic, crowd-free lens. It’s shoulder season
The ultimate Istanbul city guide
The call to prayer rising above the Bosphorus, the scent of spices drifting through centuries-old bazaars, the shimmer of mosaics inside Byzantine domes — Istanbul is a city that stirs the senses at every turn. Here, East and West meet not just in geography but in taste, texture, and rhythm,
From burnout to balance: how to incorporate Sophrology into your travels
In a world that never stops scrolling, flying, or striving, Dominique Antiglio is inviting us to pause. The founder of BeSophro and a pioneer of modern Sophrology — a mind-body practice often dubbed “meditation for people who can’t meditate”— Antiglio blends clinical expertise with the elegance of intuition. With over
