Chloe Frost-Smith

Thanks to her nomadic childhood in the Far East, Chloe Frost-Smith's first travel memories are filled with tuk-tuks, water buffalo, and paddy fields. Happiest when barefoot or on horseback, Chloe is a country girl at heart and often daydreams about ranch life in the American West. She's currently based in Edinburgh and writes about her favourite hotels and interiors for VOGUE, The Times LUXX, Cabana, YOLO Journal, Homes & Gardens, and others. If you can't reach Chloe, she's likely road-tripping around the Scottish Highlands & Islands with her faithful hound Humphrey.

Northern delights: a ‘coolcation’ itinerary across Norway & Iceland

As the train begins its slow, corkscrewing descent into Norway’s Flåm Valley, snow is softening mountain peaks into meringue-like folds. Outside the window, waterfalls freeze mid-cascade, as forests stand still

2 February 2026

Snowy Lapland lodges to Balinese spa retreats: top boutique hotels for February

February invites a different kind of travel thinking. The urgency of new beginnings has softened, replaced by a desire to move well toward places feel tuned to their setting. This

1 February 2026

A winter guide to the Dolomites for sporty travellers

Next month, the Winter Olympics land in northern Italy, with Cortina d’Ampezzo and multiple mountain clusters across the region hosting events. This winter guide to the Dolomites is for travellers

26 January 2026

10 boutique hotels SLH Club members can’t wait to visit in 2026

This year, we skipped the crystal ball of travel trends and went straight to the source. Surveying SLH Club members on their most-wanted hotels for 2026 revealed a neatly edited

12 January 2026

From Nordic cabins to cave suites: top boutique hotels for January

January has a way of sharpening the senses — a moment to pause, take stock and choose travels that feel intentional. Some escapes offer deep calm in dramatic landscapes, from

1 January 2026

6 eco-friendly hotels offering ethical wildlife experiences

If you prefer your wildlife encounters without the crowds — and with a side of serious sustainability — SLH’s Considerate Collection has you covered. And with World Wildlife Conservation Day

4 December 2025

From vineyard valleys to hot springs: top boutique hotels for December

Across continents and climates, location leads the experience at these boutique escapes. A monastery where the cloisters still set the pace, a mountain retreat content to drift with the clouds,

30 November 2025

6 boutique ski hotels in North America for a luxurious mountain escape

Ski season is settling in, and the pull of powder and pine feels stronger than ever. From Jackson Hole’s untamed grandeur to Park City’s polished après-ski scene and Vail’s effortlessly

13 November 2025

Lofts, lodges, and lagoon villas: top boutique hotels for November

This month’s line-up is a celebration of contrast — where snow-dusted peaks meet sleek city hideaways and sunlit shores. From the Alps’ edge, where ski season is just stirring, to

1 November 2025

Turning nature into nourishment on a remote Norwegian island

On a small island a short boat ride from Herdla, where salt carries on Arctic winds, sustainability isn’t a slogan — it’s the rhythm of life. At Lilløy Lindenberg, the

23 October 2025