Balearic Islands

The ultimate Palma city guide

Revelling in a fascinating history, an eye-catching mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, and a choice of world-class galleries, Palma proves Mallorca is about much more than the beaches

28 October 2024

Can Ferrereta

10 hotel Instagram accounts we’re obsessed with

These are the hotel Instagram accounts you should be following, according to travel writer India Dowley If you’re anything like us, when you’re not travelling, you’re thinking about your next

15 September 2023

Torralbenc

5 of our favourite farmhouse-style stays in rural Spain

Escape to the country in Spanish style, away from the beach-going crowds Spain’s pretty patchwork of Mediterranean woodland, olive groves, and grape-laden vineyards is often overlooked when it comes to

1 June 2023

Teranka

4 fabulous new boutique stays to set your holiday sights on

We’re always on the look-out for new boutique openings, and for our hotel hotlist this month we’ve turned our attention (mostly) east, to the orchid-scented streets of Shaoxing, the bustling market

27 May 2023

Finca Serena, Mallorca

Finca Serena: Mallorca’s must-visit country hotel

Meet the former Mallorcan farmhouse redefining rustic luxury After an emergency landing in Ibiza when her plane was struck by lightning, SLH’s Senior Content Editor Chloe Frost-Smith enjoyed some much needed relaxation

17 September 2021

In full bloom: the loveliest hotel rooms with gardens

Verdant views and bucolic bliss await in these blooming beautiful bedrooms As the world is beginning to open up again and summer is in full swing, we’re looking ahead to

3 August 2021

7 under-the-radar islands in Europe we’re dreaming about now

Castaway to these lesser-known islands for a quieter European summer Has lockdown given you a serious case of ‘islomania’ or have you always found islands indescribably irresistible? There’s no denying

23 June 2021

Blissful back-to-nature experiences in the Balearics

Unearth the natural beauty of the Balearics to find your island idyll Look beyond the chi-chi clubs and trendy bars of the party set and you’ll find a sleepier side

15 June 2021

World Oceans Day: 5 boutique hotels making waves in marine conservation

Never again will we take swimming in the ocean for granted. A treasured experience on any seaside holiday, the waters around our hotels are often what makes their setting so

8 June 2021

Ibiza to Formentera: eco-friendly island hopping in the Balearics

Hop between up-beat Ibiza and laid-back Formentera with luxury eco-friendly transfers Boasting some of the bluest waters in the Mediterranean, Spain‘s Balearic Islands are bursting with barefoot, bohemian soul where

1 June 2021