Winter Sun Destinations
Bold, bohemian, and barefoot: a mini guide to Mexico
A 10-day itinerary from Mexico City to Tulum with La Valise Hotels A vibrant country bursting with colour, Mexico promises sensory moments at every turn – whether you’re navigating a maze of
21 January 2023
7 boutique hotels to kickstart your 2024 holiday planning
The new year brings a renewed sense of optimism to the world, a fresh start feeling for brighter times and more meaningful travels ahead. From a cluster of Caribbean resorts revelling in
11 January 2023
Barefoot Bahamian bliss: inside Nassau’s newest beach resort
Experience Nassau like never before at Goldwynn Resort, New Providence Island’s relaxed yet refined newcomer Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Florida’s coastline, the Bahamas have long drawn Miami’s beach-going crowd to its
19 December 2022
The most beautiful beachfront hotels in Thailand
Take a toes-in-sand trip to Thailand and live the castaway island life Picture the perfect tropical paradise and you’ll likely conjure up images of Thailand’s countless islands – rustic beach shacks, a
13 October 2022
9 far-flung boutique hotels for an end of year escape
Red-hot retreats to add to your winter sun wishlist… That time of the year has come round again for the Northern Hemisphere, when sun seekers dream of becoming castaways on
7 October 2022
Where to stay in Tulum for a blissed-out, barefoot break
Caribbean Sea-facing favourites made for the modern bohemian The once Mexican hotspot for party people, Tulum has settled into a more relaxed rhythm of late. A welcome wave of wellness
24 January 2022
Beach blowouts: 4 hot destinations for New Year’s Eve
See in the new year with your toes between the sand and a tropical cocktail in hand Upbeat meets laidback at these barefoot beach resorts, where you can dance the
20 December 2021
10 must-visit Caribbean islands for winter sun
A world of crystal-clear waters and sugar-white sand awaits… Picture the perfect tropical paradise and you’ll likely conjure up images of the Caribbean’s countless islands – a gently swaying hammock
3 November 2021
Winter sun wishlist: 20 of the world’s best hotspots
20 end of year escapes from castaway islands to short-haul sunshine If you haven’t managed to get away this year as much as you usually would, you’ll likely be feeling
18 October 2021
Independent Minds: Samornpun Somnam, Keemala
A true passion project in the hands of a fourth generation Phuketian family, siblings Samornpun and Tanapong Somnam, affectionately known as Khun Tarn and Note, celebrate the culture of Phuket
16 December 2020
