Costa Rica
The natural highs of hiking solo in Costa Rica’s cloud forest
Out of nowhere, a stark yet melodic chirp punctuates the dense moss-heavy virgin forest, halting me in my tracks with its hypnotic, unadulterated beauty. I later discover it was likely
15 December 2025
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
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
12 of the world’s most photogenic hotel pools
Sure, some of us love to get a few early morning laps in, but for most travellers, the hotel pool is a place to stretch out and sunbathe beside —
14 April 2025
In with the new: 9 boutique hotels to inspire your next holiday
Holiday planning just got a whole lot more adventurous with our latest arrivals, which promise off-beat experiences in the majestic hinterlands of Transylvania, above the rainforest canopy of Costa Rica,
1 February 2025
Tapping into the healing powers of Costa Rica
Living in a land teeming with sandy beaches, lush rainforest, and thermal springs, the Tico people of Costa Rica are amongst the happiest and healthiest in the world — but
11 November 2024
The best eco-friendly beach resorts caring for their shorelines
13 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
Top 22 destinations for 2023: according to SLH Club Members
The SLH Club Members’ travel wishlist for 2023 From far-flung corners in tropical waters, to sun-drenched stretches and snow-blanketed spots, our 22 best places to travel in 2023 combine familiar
16 January 2023
Costa Rica: on the path to pura vida
A 10-day itinerary through a volcanic land of charcoal sands and tropical rainforest With miles of pristine coastline and luscious rainforest, you’re never far from world-class diving, surfing and yoga
28 April 2022
Juliet Kinsman on sustainable luxury travel after lockdown
Smart, straight-talking travel advice from a leading sustainability expert Sustainability might be a buzzword, but it’s a word we’d all do well to better understand if we want to take
6 October 2021
