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. Carlie Tasker beds down in Riviera chic Hôtel la Pérouse with her film camera in tow.
City Guides
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
The best bakeries & pâtisseries in Paris
It’s impossible to explore the streets of Paris without being bombarded by the city’s abundance of bakeries and pâtisseries. These institutions of Parisian culture serve freshly baked goods to grab
4 March 2025
The ultimate Milan city guide
Its roots might run back to ancient times, but Milan embraces modernity with its Art Nouveau and contemporary architecture mixed in amongst classical buildings. In contrast to the slower pace
4 February 2025
How to spend a weekend in Stavanger
Come with your heartiest appetite, because Stavanger’s multi-Michelin-starred dining scene is bringing a lot to the table. Alongside its bounty of in-demand restaurants, Norway’s oil (and fish canning) capital is
28 January 2025
The ultimate Porto city guide
Built upon the banks of the River Douro and framed by Gustave Eiffel’s double-decker iron bridge, this hilly city with its colourful riverside promenade, winding cobbled streets and baroque churches
27 November 2024
A ceramicist’s guide to Copenhagen
See the Danish capital through the eyes of local artist Malene Knudsen, as she takes us on a tour of her favourite studios, showrooms, and exhibition spaces in one of
13 November 2024
Venice in monochrome: see The Floating City in black and white
From its historic buildings and artistic masterpieces to the very reflections shimmering on its waters, Venice has long captured the imagination as a city of colour. Here, see The Floating
28 October 2024
The ultimate Palma city guide
Revelling in a fascinating history, an eye-catching mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, and a choice of world-class galleries, Palma proves Mallorca is about much more than the beaches
28 October 2024
The ultimate San Sebastián city guide
A smattering of Michelin-starred restaurants has put San Sebastián on the map, but eating aside, this compact but charming Basque city boasts a beautiful beach, excellent surfing and some lovely
28 October 2024
10 idyllic hotels in the Greek islands
Whether you plan to base yourself on one golden beach or island-hop your way around gin-clear coves and rugged coastlines, set your heading for these sugar-cube villas, waterfront retreats, and clifftop hideouts scattered across Greece.
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Editor's Picks
Where to go on holiday in 2025
Whether your holiday planning is already well underway, or you’re still searching for inspiration, we’ve got the answers for every ‘right’ direction — after polling our SLH Club Members for
13 January 2025
All’s well on the waters of Menaggio, Lake Como
Its glittering, villa-strung shores are backed by emerald-green mountains, setting a scenic and incredibly stylish stage for slow days spent on Lake Como’s waters — preferably from a private pontoon
18 March 2025
Barefoot diaries from Barbados’ west coast
Perched on the serene west coast of Barbados, The Sandpiper and Coral Reef Club are more than just hotels; these sister properties have been family-run for decades, becoming true sanctuaries
24 January 2025
6 of the best US ranch hotels for a ‘Yellowstone’-inspired break
As we settle into our seats (and saddles) this month for the final season of Yellowstone, Paramount Network’s mega-hit series starring Kevin Costner, the urge to step into the wide-open
7 November 2024
A guide to Australia’s Blue Mountains
Wind your way up the mountain ranges leaving the glistening coastline of Sydney behind to Australia’s World Heritage listed landscape of the Blue Mountains. Stretched across hectares of wild eucalyptus
13 February 2025
Itineraries
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
Peak perfection: where to ski-and-stay in the Swiss Alps
A 10-day snow-filled itinerary across Switzerland’s swishest ski resorts Switzerland has ski country written all over it. Scenic snowscapes dotted with pretty alpine villages, colour-popping glacier-view gondolas, and Wes Anderson-style
19 February 2022
Independent Minds
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
Independent Minds: Christopher & Farina Kingsley, Wa Ale Resort
Castaway to an eco-conscious island which is making waves with its conservation and community-minded efforts On a remote archipelago off the coast of Myanmar, Wa Ale Resort is redefining the private island
27 September 2023
Independent Minds: Christopher & Heidi Mueller, Lupaia
This Austrian couple have transformed five farmhouses into a timeless Tuscan retreat Celebrating its 400th birthday this year, Lupaia is a nature-based agriturismo set within the vineyards and olive groves
26 September 2023
Inspiration
Sun-kissed, self-care stays await at Teranka, Formentera
All trips to Formentera begin by boat and the lack of airport on the quietest and wildest Balearic Island adds to its castaway charm. For a hideaway with a luxurious,
22 April 2025
10 luxury hotels worth reserving for spectacular rooftop terraces
The ‘gram loves a good rooftop, doesn’t it? Infinity pools teetering over a city’s edge, open-air bars and sky-high restaurants to drink in those bird’s eye views and sip cocktails
17 April 2025
12 of the world’s most photogenic hotel pools
Sure, some of us love to get a few early morning laps in, but for most travellers, the hotel pool is a place to stretch out and sunbathe beside —
14 April 2025
How to spend a short break in Syros, Greece
The Cyclades are known for their rugged beaches and iconic blue-and-white stucco buildings — until you arrive in the main town of Hermoupolis on the Greek island of Syros, that
10 April 2025
The dreamiest private villas to rent in Europe
Searching for a have-the-place-to-yourself holiday with room for everyone? These villa-style stays are stylish, spacious, and ever so secluded, with all the added extras of boutique hotel service included. Read
7 April 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
Editor’s picks for April: from Colorado to Pakistan
Spring has well and truly sprung. If the idea of frolicking through Belgian forests or Colorado’s flower-carpeted hills appeals, read on for hotel inspiration to see you through the changing
1 April 2025
Living in paradise: what it’s like to call Mallorca home
Having successfully made the transition from holidaying to homestead — and truly living her best life in the process — here, British photographer Carlie Tasker talks about how she put
28 March 2025
Reforesting the world with Max Renaudin, Founder & CEO of Tree-Nation
On a mission to plant a trillion trees by 2050, Tree-Nation is making reforestation accessible to everyone through transparent, easy-to-track technology. As one of the most effective solutions to the
21 March 2025
All’s well on the waters of Menaggio, Lake Como
Its glittering, villa-strung shores are backed by emerald-green mountains, setting a scenic and incredibly stylish stage for slow days spent on Lake Como’s waters — preferably from a private pontoon
18 March 2025
Latest stories
Sun-kissed, self-care stays await at Teranka, Formentera
All trips to Formentera begin by boat and the lack of airport on the quietest and wildest Balearic Island adds to its castaway charm. For a hideaway with a luxurious, barefoot feel, Teranka ticks all the boxes with its proximity to the island’s azure waters, a gallery-worthy art collection, and
10 luxury hotels worth reserving for spectacular rooftop terraces
The ‘gram loves a good rooftop, doesn’t it? Infinity pools teetering over a city’s edge, open-air bars and sky-high restaurants to drink in those bird’s eye views and sip cocktails in the clouds. Now that summer is almost here, these are the best boutique hotels to book for rooftop access
12 of the world’s most photogenic hotel pools
Sure, some of us love to get a few early morning laps in, but for most travellers, the hotel pool is a place to stretch out and sunbathe beside — in full holiday mode. Ice-cold drinks delivered to your poolside lounger or cabana throughout the day, and only having to
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 four-year restoration project with local craftsmen working to keep the original ceilings and stonework intact, the creative couple could finally
