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

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

Storfjord, Norway

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

Minois

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

Storfjord

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

Storfjord

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

Ett Hem

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

Storfjord

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