Inspiration
One island, three ways: how to experience Crete according to your travel style
I packed Victoria Hislop’s The Island for a trip to Crete without giving it much thought. It wasn’t until my second morning at Phaea Blue, gazing across the bay, that
23 October 2026
Where to stay: our pick of new hotels that bring their destinations to life
From a Japanese island retreat to a Danish coastal hideaway, we look at seven new member hotels that take their cues from the landscapes around them. Each brings its own
14 October 2026
Celebrating five years of the Considerate Collection
What does it mean to travel considerately? It might be a centuries-old farmhouse given a second lease of life in Transylvania; a Venetian landmark carefully restored with a heating and
13 October 2026
A postcard from: Piedmont with Sina Villa Matilde
Piedmont may be one of Italy’s less-travelled regions, and that is precisely part of its appeal. Sitting at the foot of the Alps, the landscape is a mix of rolling
5 October 2026
Our edit of hotels to book in October
From a colourful restored villa in glamorous Capri to a private island with overwater villas in Indonesia, October brings a new crop of hotels worth knowing about. These are the
30 September 2026
Introducing the characters behind The One campaign
You nominated them, now you can hear their stories – meet the finalists who have made lasting impressions at our hotels, giving them the character that makes each stay special
30 September 2026
Down south: the new hotels in Australia on our radar
From the energy of its cities to its dramatic coastlines, wine regions and wide-open landscapes, Australia feels particularly compelling right now — and these additions to the SLH collection offer
15 September 2026
Alluring Tuscany: where to stay to get the most from the region’s vineyards, ancient towns and wild coast
With its gently rolling hills, slender cypress trees and centuries-old villages, Tuscany is one of the world’s most beloved destinations. But beyond the postcard image lies a region of contrasts,
11 September 2026
The new hotels we’re booking in September
Whether you’re planning your upcoming skiing holiday, next year’s Greek island escape or thinking ahead to much-needed winter sun in Mexico, this month’s edit of new hotels has something for
2 September 2026
10 of the best hotel rooftop bars to take in the views
There’s a particular pleasure in seeing a city or a landscape from above. Rooftops offer a different perspective on familiar streets — whether that means a cocktail in Soho, a
12 August 2026
