Inspiration

Crowd-free alternatives to our favourite European destinations

Long days with the sun stretching late into the evening. Lazing on the beach after slow lunches of fresh seafood dressed with olive oil and lemon. Following unmarked paths off

21 May 2026

Island swing: Island hopping from Mykonos to Naxos

When travelling in search of slow, sensory wellbeing, the Cyclades islands have much to offer, from small rituals and restorative nature to poignant moments of humanity that are best experienced

20 May 2026

Into the wild: a family safari in Tanzania

Alive with intrepid adventure, breathtaking wilderness and bucket-list wildlife encounters, a luxury safari is an inspired choice for all ages — as one writer discovers on her first family trip

18 May 2026

Considerate by nature

There is something oh-so-rewarding about falling for a boutique hotel that does its bit to save the world. That’s why I’ve made it my North Star to signpost travellers to

5 May 2026

From coast to coast: our top boutique stays for May

This month, we’re dreaming of far-flung destinations where sun, sea, and culture come together. We begin with Key West, an island off the coast of Florida at the southernmost point

27 April 2026

Independent Minds: Daniel Shamoon

When your calling is to create the most sought-after boutique destinations on the globe, how do you define what makes a luxury hotel truly exceptional? Off the back of his

20 April 2026

A wellness-boosting itinerary through Portugal: from the Algarve to Alentejo

Beyond the Algarve’s beach umbrellas and Lisbon’s tiled alleys lies a version of Portugal where nature leads and wellbeing follows. These wilder corners offer stillness, slowness and something that’s increasingly

10 April 2026

Why sailing the Nile by dahabeya is the most timeless way to experience Egypt

Aboard the beautiful Storia the Dahabeya, a four-day journey down the Nile comes to life with a thousand senses, from the snap of linen sails to the scent of sun-warmed

8 April 2026

Gecko Formentera poolside

In with the new: from vineyard retreats to island hideaways these are the hotels on our radar in April

Spring brings a renewed sense of movement and with it, travel that feels both restorative and enriching. Some stays are steeped in nature, from Finland’s forested stillness to Corsica’s sunlit

2 April 2026

A pocket guide to Roma Norte: Mexico City’s most creative district

Full of characterful, colourful neighbourhoods where culture and cuisine thrive, Mexico City is a magnet for creatives to reside and visit. Condesa remains the go-to for Art Deco architecture and

27 March 2026