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

Each boutique hotel is as unique as the city around it. Whatever you’re looking for, our small, city centre hotels put you at the heart of where it happens, with on-the-ground guides to help you make the most of your next culture trip.

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.

We hope you’re sitting comfortably, ideally in a swoon-worthy setting, with all the time in the world to linger over — and get lost in — these thoughtfully curated travel stories.

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

Hit the road and explore one of our carefully curated luxury travel itineraries. From a coastal road trip through the South of France to island hopping in Thailand – we’ve plotted the route so you can just take your pick.

Independent Minds

Whilst it’s true that great minds think alike, we believe that independent minds think the best. Our community of hoteliers is brimming with bold trailblazers, rule-breakers, and creative visionaries who bring their own sense of style and unique personalities to each and every property.

Inspiration

Written from far-flung corners of the world, think of our travel guides as personally curated postcards sent to ease you into your holiday planning, while teasing out the smaller details of your next trip.

Latest stories

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 you on a road trip through the region’s most coveted cultural and historical sights. Buckle up todiscover the best of

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 of the seasons (and beyond).

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 down roots on the Balearic island of Mallorca, in addition to how moving abroad has influenced her thoughts on jet-setting,

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 two of Italy’s urban hot spots — Milan and Venice — Verona can comfortably be explored on a day trip