Sicily

Slow Travel

5 European destinations for slow travel

The perfect places for unwinding and enjoying a slower pace of travel – whether you prefer city, coast or countryside. Slowing down the way that you see the world not

15 December 2023

5 holiday ideas to embrace the autumn equinox

The cosiest trips to take in tune with the changing of the seasons The UK doesn’t seem to have got the message that summer is over (we’re penning this mid-heatwave). In anticipation

16 September 2023

Morocco

Where is hot in September and October? 10 sun-drenched destinations

Our top 10 shoulder season hotspots to book now Following the August rush come the quieter months of September and October, when the days are still long, the temperatures high,

7 July 2023

Sicily

How to see Sicily this summer in ‘White Lotus’ style

Cinematic Sicilian scenery guaranteed – plus the best boutique hotels to book on this fiery Italian island The second season of The White Lotus transported us to the shimmering shores of Sicily, giving

9 February 2023

In full bloom: the loveliest hotel rooms with gardens

Verdant views and bucolic bliss await in these blooming beautiful bedrooms As the world is beginning to open up again and summer is in full swing, we’re looking ahead to

3 August 2021

Baroque art and soul in Sicily’s Noto

Squeezing in a visit to Sicily last summer between lockdowns, SLH’s Vice President of Development Daniel Luddington discovers an architectural treasure trove in UNESCO-protected Noto, where an 18th-century aristocratic residence

10 June 2021

4 picture-perfect picnic ideas from around the world

As restrictions begin to ease on outdoor gatherings, picnic season is coming into full swing. If you’re planning to go alfresco this April, our top ten picks will see you

12 April 2021

Independent Minds: Mario Faro, Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges

Planting a seed which started on the slopes of Mount Etna with a Mediterranean nursery of citrus plants has since blossomed into a nature-inspired collection of bio-architecture lodges. Nurtured by

19 March 2021

A taste of la dolce granita from Sicily

For Sicilian father and son ice-cream artisans Orazio and Dario Condorelli, the semi-frozen granita is not simply a sweet treat, but a local ritual which sets their home island apart

17 March 2021

February Hot List: 4 new hotels to have on your radar

Spring is on the horizon for the Northern Hemisphere, bringing a much-needed fresh start for travel and a selection of new hotels worth waiting for. From a period-drama worthy setting

24 February 2021