Winter Sun Destinations

From coast to coast: our top boutique stays for May

This month, we’re dreaming of far-flung destinations where sun, sea, and culture come together. We begin with Key West, an island off the coast of Florida at the southernmost point

27 April 2026

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

Bahamas

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

Thailand

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

Amani Boutique Hotel

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

Tulum

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

Tulum

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

Caribbean

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