Caribbean

Barefoot diaries from Barbados’ west coast

Perched on the serene west coast of Barbados, The Sandpiper and Coral Reef Club are more than just hotels; these sister properties have been family-run for decades, becoming true sanctuaries

24 January 2025

Barracuda Hotel & Villas

The best eco-friendly beach resorts caring for their shorelines

14 sustainably-driven seaside stays to celebrate World Oceans Day Truly eco-friendly beach holidays are no longer about treading lightly, or just leaving footprints in the sand. If you really want

7 June 2023

Bahamas

7 boutique hotels to kickstart your 2024 holiday planning

The new year brings a renewed sense of optimism to the world, a fresh start feeling for brighter times and more meaningful travels ahead. From a cluster of Caribbean resorts revelling in

11 January 2023

Barefoot Bahamian bliss: inside Nassau’s newest beach resort

Experience Nassau like never before at Goldwynn Resort, New Providence Island’s relaxed yet refined newcomer Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Florida’s coastline, the Bahamas have long drawn Miami’s beach-going crowd to its

19 December 2022

Tulum

Beach blowouts: 4 hot destinations for New Year’s Eve

See in the new year with your toes between the sand and a tropical cocktail in hand Upbeat meets laidback at these barefoot beach resorts, where you can dance the

20 December 2021

Caribbean

10 must-visit Caribbean islands for winter sun

A world of crystal-clear waters and sugar-white sand awaits… Picture the perfect tropical paradise and you’ll likely conjure up images of the Caribbean’s countless islands – a gently swaying hammock

3 November 2021

A creative corner of the Caribbean: Santo Domingo through the eyes of its artisans

A new wave of creatives is making the Americas’ oldest European city a must-visit destination Most travellers might not think of a Caribbean city break, but swap coconuts on the beach for

14 June 2021

Travel by colour: a rainbow journey around the world

A colour popping, destination hopping celebration of the planet’s most vibrant places Sunbathing beside a limoncello yellow parasol. Drinking in a burnt orange sunset over impossibly blue waters. Seeking shade

9 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

Rise and shine: 6 boutique hotel bedrooms with beautiful views

A window to another world, waking up in a room with a view is one of the best simple pleasures about travelling. From sparkling sea views, to countryside vistas and

26 April 2021