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 as Swoon's Editor-in-Chief, while writing about her favourite hotels and interiors for various luxury brands. If you can't reach Chloe, she's likely road-tripping around the Scottish Highlands & Islands with her faithful hound Humphrey.

Where to stay in May: 8 boutique hotels to book now

Sitting perfectly on the cusp of summer, just before European beaches begin to fill to the brim, May is one of our favourite months to travel. City breaks are sunny

1 May 2025

The best sea view hotel rooms in Italy

Summer holidays in Italy are best spent as close to il mare as possible — preferably al fresco all day long. Waking up to shimmering sea views and being lulled

29 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

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

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

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

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

10 idyllic boutique hotels in the Greek islands

If islomania is setting in as summer plans start to unravel, casting away to a Greek island (or two) is the perfect antidote — soothing seascapes and sizzling temperatures included.

12 March 2025

In with the new: 9 boutique hotels to have on your radar

Wish you could step into the screen for a White Lotus-inspired holiday? Us too. Our newest Thailand hotel is just the ticket for tented, adults-only retreats along Bangtao Beach. This

1 March 2025