Where to go on holiday in 2025
After polling our SLH Club Members for their most sought-after places to visit in 2025, the results are in.
City Guides
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
The ultimate Jaipur city guide
A kaleidoscope of colours against a desert landscape, Jaipur feels suspended in time (except for the traffic congestion that’s part of modern urban life these days). A land of lavish palaces and
26 January 2024
The ultimate Miami city guide
Sun-kissed and palm tree-lined Miami, in southern Florida, has always had a reputation as a party town. But along with those swanky, white-washed rooftop bars where the cocktails are aplenty, there’s
3 October 2023
How to spend a weekend in Lisbon
A quick-hit guide to Portugal’s most popular city break, with insider recommendations from hotel aesthete and food-lover, Gina Jackson. Photographs by Gina Jackson Friday 4pm After landing in Lisbon, check into The Vintage,
12 September 2023
The ultimate Lisbon city guide
Colourful charm cascades over the Portuguese city of seven hills Once the centre of the seafaring world, this ancient European capital is steeped in ceramic-sprinkled charm and terracotta-topped character. Sunshine
15 March 2023
The ultimate Seville city guide
A true Andalusian spirit flows through Seville’s citrus-scented cobbled streets Slow-paced days in sun-drenched Seville are for discovering a mish-mash of centuries-old sites – in between putting your feet up and sipping vino
19 January 2023
FORESTIS: the Dolomites' ultimate ski-and-spa retreat
Discover snow and serenity at summit-level sanctuary FORESTIS. There, an enlightened ethos of sustainable, natural-world wellbeing finds a welcome home amongst the breathtaking peaks and pines of the Italian Dolomites.
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Editor's Picks
Discovering the spice of life on Zanzibar’s shores
On the eastern coast of Zanzibar, a tropical idyll of sand, sea, and spice, Amani Boutique Hotel poses a masterclass in barefoot luxury and laidback living. Unguja, more widely known
4 November 2024
How to get koselig in Norway this winter
Norway’s more sociable and outdoorsy answer to Denmark’s hygge, kos is the Nordic wellness concept we’re welcoming with a big, knitwear-cocooned hug this winter. Cosiness is still key, but rather
11 December 2024
Inside the Cotswolds’ most fabulous manor house
As author of British Boutique Hotels and London Hotels, Gina Jackson knows more than most when it comes to luxurious UK-based stays. Here, the travel writer and hotel expert returns
3 December 2024
Wanderlustre: Alighieri’s travel-inspired talismans
With a plethora of pieces influenced by art, literature, and globe-trotting adventures, cult British jewellery brand Alighieri designs stylish talismans for the modern traveller. Breathing new life into the ancient
28 October 2024
Itineraries
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
Wonders of the Western Cape: South Africa’s Garden Route
A 9-day itinerary from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay Work your way along the Western Cape and you’ll come across some of South Africa’s most sought after spots, from the
7 October 2021
Independent Minds
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
Independent Minds: the Kowaleski Family, Desa Hay
Unearth big-hearted Bali just as nature intended it to be at this jungle-wrapped, all-villa retreat Inspired by their son’s travels to Bali and a subsequent family holiday to this Indonesian island, the
20 September 2023
Independent Minds: Martin Bazin, Le Nessay
This sleeping seaside beauty has been reawakened as a boutique beacon of laidback Breton living A mansion built at the end of the 19th century on the site of an
15 September 2023
Inspiration
Why you should go Greek island-hopping, all by yourself
Whether you’re planning your first ever go-it-alone adventure, or you’re a seasoned solo traveller, Greece’s Cyclades are perfectly suited for anyone flying solo. With hundreds of islands and islets to
16 January 2025
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
In with the new: 8 boutique hotels for your 2025 wish list
The new year brings a renewed sense of adventure, with fresh hotels to check into and wish-list-topping destinations to discover. Our latest additions will have you looking (and bookmarking) ahead
10 January 2025
How to get koselig in Norway this winter
Norway’s more sociable and outdoorsy answer to Denmark’s hygge, kos is the Nordic wellness concept we’re welcoming with a big, knitwear-cocooned hug this winter. Cosiness is still key, but rather
11 December 2024
The ultimate foodie guide to Charleston
Historic and impossibly charming, Charleston is having a moment. Much of the buzz, rightly so, is about the city’s dynamic food and drink scene. From croque monsieurs and corn ribs
9 December 2024
Irish charms: bedding down in a delightful Dublin townhouse
When it comes to quiet, storied Dublin boutique chic, The Wilder Townhouse has no competition. A glowing red-brick demi palace, it’s a quirky spot point blank in the middle of
5 December 2024
Inside the Cotswolds’ most fabulous manor house
As author of British Boutique Hotels and London Hotels, Gina Jackson knows more than most when it comes to luxurious UK-based stays. Here, the travel writer and hotel expert returns
3 December 2024
In with the new: 5 boutique hotels we can’t wait to check into
Travel planning for the new year is already well underway, and our newest hotel members are providing plenty of holiday inspiration — whether it’s whizzing down powdery slopes in the
1 December 2024
A seaside staycation in Rye, East Sussex
The tide keeps changing on this medieval magnet, a pretty hilltop hub that’s been luring in East London creatives and interesting interior designers for years. And now, there’s a strong
21 November 2024
FORESTIS: the Dolomites’ ultimate ski-and-spa retreat
Discover snow and serenity at summit-level sanctuary FORESTIS. There, an enlightened ethos of sustainable, natural-world wellbeing finds a welcome home amongst the breathtaking peaks and pines of the Italian Dolomites.
18 November 2024
Latest stories
Why you should go Greek island-hopping, all by yourself
Whether you’re planning your first ever go-it-alone adventure, or you’re a seasoned solo traveller, Greece’s Cyclades are perfectly suited for anyone flying solo. With hundreds of islands and islets to explore, it’s impossible to see the entire archipelago in one trip — but the local ferries make it easy to
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 their most sought-after places to visit in 2025. You might finally tick off a destination that’s been on your list
In with the new: 8 boutique hotels for your 2025 wish list
The new year brings a renewed sense of adventure, with fresh hotels to check into and wish-list-topping destinations to discover. Our latest additions will have you looking (and bookmarking) ahead to game drives across Tanzania’s wild plains, sailing down the Nile, and getting under the skin of New York, Porto,
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, shapes The Dawn Luxury Hotel into a beautifully balanced stay. The siheyuan-inspired suites surrounding four, season-reflecting courtyards add to the
