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Checking In | Nest Farmhouse
If you’re seeking a peaceful retreat with delicious food, stunning views, and a touch of homely charm, Nest Farmhouse is the place to be.
Read moreChecking In | Sandblu Resort, Santorini
Sandblu Resort, a luxury hideaway offering panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, just a five-minute drive from the airport.
Read moreChecking In | The Dorchester
From the glamorous rooms to the impeccable service, The Dorchester is more than just a hotel—it’s an experience.
Read moreChecking In | Esperit Roca
Esperit Roca is the brand new project from the Roca brothers – the Spanish trio behind the legendary El Celler de Can Roca in Girona
Read moreChecking In | Almanac Barcelona
Having stayed at a few lifestyle hotels in Barcelona, we luxed it up for our most recent trip, staying in the five-star Almanac Barcelona.
Read moreChecking In | Casa Nereta
Casa Nereta is a boutique design hotel inside a former artist studio, located a bit back from the main part of town in Cadaques
Read moreChecking In | Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort
Maxx Royal Bodrum is the new suites-only resort in Bodrum, located on a beautiful peninsula with a private beach and an epic food programme
Read moreChecking In | The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes in Batcombe is a beautifully restored 17th century inn that has none other than Margot Henderson at the helm.
Read moreChecking In | The Pacific Motel
The Pacific Motel in Cayucos is an old 50s roadside motel that’s recently been refurbished by local couple Ryan and Marisa Fortini.
Read moreChecking In | Hotel Healdsburg
If you’re spending time in Healdsburg, Hotel Healdsburg is the ideal choice to lay your head for a couple of nights
Read moreChecking In | 1 Hotel San Francisco
1 Hotel San Francisco opened in 2022, in a waterfront position right opposite the iconic Ferry Building and in the shadow of the Bay Bridge
Read moreChecking In | Nine Skies, Sri Lanka
Nine Skies, located in Demodara just outside of Ella, is part of the Teardrop family of hotels found across Sri Lanka
Read moreChecking In | Anantara Peace Haven, Sri Lanka
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle is one of Sri Lanka’s premier beach resorts, with a picturesque location on the island’s wild southern coast
Read moreChecking In | Malabar Hill, Sri Lanka
Malabar Hill, Sri Lanka is one of those places that seems to have got everything spot on right off the bat and it blew us away
Read moreChecking In | Eden Villas, Sri Lanka
For our recent Sri Lankan trip, we booked a couple of nights in a beautiful coastal home called Walatta House via Eden Villas
Read moreChecking In | The Bull, Charlbury
We checked into The Bull, Charlbury for a winter getaway in the Cotswolds and what a gem of a country pub it is
Read moreUK GUIDES
8 Wild Swimming Spots Near London
If you venture just a little bit further out of London, there are some beaut spots for wild swimming where you can cool off with a dip
Read moreTHE BEST BEACHES IN THE UK
We may not have the uninterrupted blue skies and high temperatures of Barbados or Bali but the UK is home to some beautiful beaches, and…
Read moreTHE BEST COUNTRY RETREATS
If you want to get away for a break but you don’t want to be packed on a plane or stay in a busy hotel,…
Read moreTHE BEST SEASIDE TOWNS IN THE UK
Holidays abroad are fun but they’re also a lot more hassle. Not only do we have some beautiful beaches in the UK but we’ve got…
Read moreTHE BEST CAMPSITES IN THE UK
Hotels and Airbnbs across the country have been booked solid thanks to people holidaying closer to home, meaning that campsites (and glamp-sites) have become more…
Read moreTHE BEST VINEYARDS TO VISIT NEAR LONDON
The English wine industry is going from strength to strength, with both quality and production levels steadily increasing over the last few years. More and…
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How to Do Singapore Like a Local
From the best hotels to stay in and the sights not to miss to the must-try hawker centres and restaurants, here’s how to do Singapore right
Read moreEnter the Dragon | 48 Hours of Hong Kong’s Hottest Nightlife
Bookmark these bars – including the best bar in Asia – for a Hong Kong nightlife extravaganza like no other
Read moreWhere to Eat in Vienna
The Austrian capital of Vienna is undoubtedly one of the best cities in Europe With beautiful baroque architecture, grand royal palaces, world famous galleries, and…
Read moreGolden State of Mind | A Road Trip Through California
Driving Highway 1 is on most people’s bucket lists thanks to the countless songs, films and TV shows that reference the road trip
Read moreThe Best Hotels in Sri Lanka
If you’re planning a trip to this little island (it’s 25% smaller than Scotland!) then you’ll be looking for the best hotels in Sri Lanka.
Read moreWhere to Eat in San Sebastián
San Sebastián is famously one of the best food cities in the world, with the most Michelin stars per capita and incredible rows of pintxos bars packed…
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