Italy
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
Independent Minds: Steven Riseley, Castle Elvira
Crumbling castle it might have been for over a century, but Steven Riseley and husband, Harvey B-Brown, are writing their own contemporary fairy-tale at Castle Elvira in Puglia. Following a
11 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
The ultimate Verona city guide
Known the world over as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, this storybook city goes beyond its literary fame with well-preserved Roman monuments and lively piazzas. Conveniently located between
25 March 2025
All’s well on the waters of Menaggio, Lake Como
Its glittering, villa-strung shores are backed by emerald-green mountains, setting a scenic and incredibly stylish stage for slow days spent on Lake Como’s waters — preferably from a private pontoon
18 March 2025
In with the new: 9 boutique hotels to have on your radar
Wish you could step into the screen for a White Lotus-inspired holiday? Us too. Our newest Thailand hotel is just the ticket for tented, adults-only retreats along Bangtao Beach. This
1 March 2025
Take it oasy: reconnecting with nature at a Tuscan eco-reserve hotel
From the moment you arrive at Oasyhotel, it’s a full-blown, out-in-the-wild adventure. Reaching the secluded drop-off point in Tuscany’s rugged foothills, you leave your car (and your stresses) behind, before
24 February 2025
The ultimate Milan city guide
Its roots might run back to ancient times, but Milan embraces modernity with its Art Nouveau and contemporary architecture mixed in amongst classical buildings. In contrast to the slower pace
4 February 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
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
