Sweden
Why quiet luxury in boutique hotel design is here to stay
With ‘quiet luxury’ taking hold in boutique hotel design, London-based writer, editor, and luxury travel expert Sanchita LaMore weighs in on the thought-provoking nuances behind the trend, and what it
28 October 2024
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
What is the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv & how can you incorporate it into your travels?
Translating as ‘free air life’, friluftsliv is more about having an intrinsic relationship with nature and spending as much time as possible outdoors. Ask a Norwegian their thoughts on spending time outdoors
14 November 2023
6 luxury hotels in Europe to consider for an alternative honeymoon
Maldives and Caribbean, begone. It’s time to get more inventive for those planning a honeymoon escape abroad, and perhaps consider destinations that might be closer to home. Romantic retreats for
10 October 2023
Independent Minds: Jeanette Mix, Ett Hem
Welcoming guests into the warm embrace of a well-loved home, Swedish owner Jeanette Mix has created an inimitable feeling of informal elegance at her Arts and Crafts townhouse in the
30 September 2023
8 of the cosiest boutique hotels in Europe to bed down in for winter
Think luxury lodges with crackling fires, cocooning ski chalets, and ‘cuddle-up’ cabins As the temperatures start to drop and the cold, dark nights set in, the search is on for
7 December 2022
Stockholm to Skodje: the Scandi mini-break you should take this winter
This winter weekender wraps up Sweden’s capital charms with the magic of Norway’s fjordlands Daylight hours might be dwindling (almost as quickly as your holiday allowance), but there is still
8 November 2022
This stylish Stockholm hotel is taking over two townhouses to celebrate its tenth anniversary
Ett Hem, which is Swedish for ‘a home’, already epitomises effortless luxury – and its latest additions are a design lover’s dream come true. Ever since opening its doors in
17 October 2022
Editor’s picks for autumn: inspiration for your next European escape
SLH’s Senior Content Editor, Chloe Frost-Smith, shares her autumn moodboard of hotels to visit as the seasons change Maybe it’s because I’m a September baby, but this transitional time of
23 September 2022
The ultimate Stockholm city guide
A stylish Scandinavian city break with a beautiful Baltic Sea backdrop What to do in the Swedish capital might change with the seasons, but Stockholm’s undeniable charm can be found
29 December 2021