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 VOGUE, The Times LUXX, Cabana, YOLO Journal, and others. If you can't reach Chloe, she's likely road-tripping around the Scottish Highlands & Islands with her faithful hound Humphrey.
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
The must-know boutique hotels of 2025: SLH award winners revealed
As SLH marks 35 years of celebrating independently minded stays, this year’s awards spotlight the hotels redefining boutique luxury around the world. Handpicked by our travel experts and voted for
20 October 2025
Surfer stays and tropical hideaways: top boutique hotels for October
October is the ideal month to mix autumn cosiness with a dose of winter sun. Think an Australian surfer-chic stay on a working farm with crackling wood-burning fires, or a
1 October 2025
Caribbean island-hopping in the Lesser Antilles: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda
There’s no rule that says your Caribbean escape has to be a one-island affair. Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda are close enough to link in a single trip — and different
22 September 2025
