Italy

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

FORESTIS: the Dolomites’ ultimate ski-and-spa retreat

Discover snow and serenity at summit-level sanctuary FORESTIS. There, an enlightened ethos of sustainable, natural-world wellbeing finds a welcome home amongst the breathtaking peaks and pines of the Italian Dolomites.

18 November 2024

What news from Rome?

Aside from the hotly anticipated Rome-set sequel to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator bursting onto the big screen this month, these recent hotel openings and seasonal restaurant offerings are keeping this ancient

6 November 2024

This eco-farming estate might just be Tuscany’s greenest getaway

Wine, dine, and unwind at centuries-old Tuscan farm estate Villa Petriolo, where guests find joy in the simple life and sustainable pleasures that Italian agritourism has to offer. The rippling

28 October 2024

Hotel Regency: Florence’s heaven-scent, hidden-gem palazzo

It’s hard to imagine a more romantic setting than Florence at any time of the year, bustling with its Renaissance energy, golden hour light and the dotting of that eye-catching

28 October 2024