Greece

How to spend a slow weekend at Nomad Mykonos

Known for its bustling beach bars and affluent nightclubs, Mykonos also has a slower side to its Cycladic shores, found in luxurious yet minimal boutique hotels such as Nomad, tucked

8 May 2025

Where to stay in May: 8 boutique hotels to book now

Sitting perfectly on the cusp of summer, just before European beaches begin to fill to the brim, May is one of our favourite months to travel. City breaks are sunny

1 May 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

How to spend a short break in Syros, Greece

The Cyclades are known for their rugged beaches and iconic blue-and-white stucco buildings — until you arrive in the main town of Hermoupolis on the Greek island of Syros, that

10 April 2025

The dreamiest private villas to rent in Europe

Searching for a have-the-place-to-yourself holiday with room for everyone? These villa-style stays are stylish, spacious, and ever so secluded, with all the added extras of boutique hotel service included. Read

7 April 2025

10 idyllic boutique hotels in the Greek islands

If islomania is setting in as summer plans start to unravel, casting away to a Greek island (or two) is the perfect antidote — soothing seascapes and sizzling temperatures included.

12 March 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

Why you should go Greek island-hopping, all by yourself

Whether you’re planning your first ever go-it-alone adventure, or you’re a seasoned solo traveller, Greece’s Cyclades are perfectly suited for anyone flying solo. With hundreds of islands and islets to

16 January 2025

Where to go on holiday in 2025

Whether your holiday planning is already well underway, or you’re still searching for inspiration, we’ve got the answers for every ‘right’ direction — after polling our SLH Club Members for

13 January 2025

Independent Minds: Agapi & Costantza Sbokou, Phāea Blue

Crete is a myth-steeped land of natural wonders and cultural treasures, and across the sparkling waters of Mirabello Bay from the storied island of Spinalonga, sisters Agapi and Costantza Sbokou

28 October 2024