Steffen Michels

Icons of Inclusion series:
Namai Bishop on why luxury hospitality needs to offer better non-alcoholic options

Founder of Zowmelier Namai Bishop explained just why non-alcoholic drinks need more attention at our Icons of Inclusion event. We meet the luxury travel entrepreneur again to learn more about the rise of 'NoLo'.

Cap Karoso
Sumba, Indonesia

Like something out of a dream, Cap Karoso appears rather suddenly as you turn a corner and pull...

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Eagle Beach, Aruba

The kind of hotel setting the benchmark for hospitality in its destination, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is...

The Langham, Sydney
Sydney, Australia

As far as chic hotels go, The Langham Sydney is arguably the leader of the pack in Australia’s...

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
Noord, Aruba

Of all the places you could possibly choose to stay while vacationing in Aruba, this family-owned and adults-only...

Nirjhara
Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia

The perfect fit for those who have ‘done’ Bali before and now want to feel it instead, 2021-opened...

The Porter House Hotel Sydney – MGallery
Sydney, Australia

Rare are the times that we leave behind the comfort of a warm hotel bed extra early to...

The Ridge Bali
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

The unassuming pathway, overgrown with arched bamboo plants, that leads down to The Ridge Bali from the hotel’s...

The Ritz-Carlton Aruba
Noord, Aruba

At the Ritz-Carlton Aruba, the sand is just a little softer and the sea sparkles just a little...

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Sydney, Australia

You couldn’t ask for more show-stopping views of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks – the city’s Opera House and...

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024:
Asia and Europe come out on top

The World's 50 Best Hotels returned to London for its second edition, with dominant trends prevailing from last year's list – it begs the question what actually makes a 'Best' hotel.

Borana Lodge:
Experientialist Award winner highlights integrated model for responsible tourism

Borana Lodge in Kenya is pioneering a new, integrated model of responsible tourism that both mitigates impacts and powers uplifting local social programmes.

Icons of Inclusion series:
Richard Thompson makes case for complete inclusion for disabled travellers

At OutThere's inaugural Icons of Inclusion event, Richard Thompson explained that the travel industry doesn't nearly do enough to include disabled travellers. In an exclusive Q&A, he shares his thoughts in more depth.

W Sydney
Sydney, Australia

The third W hotel on Australian soil, W Sydney stands out from its sisters in Melbourne and Brisbane,...

Chalets at Blackheath
Blue Mountains, Australia

A mere 90 minutes driving from Sydney, Blue Mountains National Park is a jewel in the crown of...

Anse Chastanet
Soufrière, Saint Lucia

The closer you get to Anse Chastanet, the beachside hotel that was the first to spring up on...

Same-sex weddings in 2024:
Thailand, Greece and others say yes to equality

From Thailand to Greece, four countries have already legalised same-sex marriage in 2024. Here is our guide on where to elope this year.

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Windermere, United Kingdom

Of all the wonderful things you could say about Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in England’s postcard-worthy Lake...

Ovolo Woolloomooloo
Sydney, Australia

When we checked into Ovolo Woolloomooloo, the 2015-opened, five-starred Sydney hotel that seeks to ‘do things differently’, we...

Icons of Inclusion series:
Marley Conte on trans on non-binary inclusion in travel

Following their insightful talk at Icons of Inclusion, trans/non-binary writer Marley Conte opens up about how they'd like to see luxury travel become more inclusive.

VIVAMAYR Maria Wörth review:
Feels so gut

VIVAMAYR promises a full-body reset relying on Modern Mayr Medicine from its base in the Austrian Alps. OutThere checks in to follow in the footsteps of supermodels and at least one Rolling Stone.

Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Even by Caribbean standards, its half-mile crescent of velvety sands backed by swaying palms alone would be enough...

Six Senses Laamu
The Maldives

The only five-star resort in the Maldives’ southern Laamu atoll, Six Senses Laamu sits just five degrees north...

Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences
Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

While other hotels on Saint Lucia might be aiming for the ‘most exclusive’ title, Windjammer Landing Resort and...

Long Bay Beach Resort
Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Hidden away in a pretty bay in the southwestern corner of Tortola, Long Bay Beach Resort is like...

Icons of Inclusion:
Untold perspectives

OutThere hosted the first-ever Icons of Inclusion event, spotlighting the challenges faced by members of often overlooked communities in luxury travel – while pointing towards steps the industry needs to take.

Fairmont Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo, Monaco

If you think all Monegasque hospitality has to offer is palatial pomp and Belle Époque architecture, think again:...

Fleur Huijskens & Nicole Boekhoorn
Sterrekopje, Franschhoek, South Africa

That its creators call Sterrekopje a ‘healing farm’ might seem disingenuous, given its sumptuous appointment and breath-stealing setting....

Sterrekopje
Franschhoek, South Africa

In a world where the cutting edge of wellness increasingly relies on tech-based novelty, Fleur Huijskens and Nicole...

Milaidhoo
The Maldives

About as chic of a resort as they come not just in the Maldives but frankly anywhere, Milaidhoo...

Guana Island
British Virgin Islands

Few places to stay in the British Virgin Islands could promise a more truly virginal experience than Guana...

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Monte Carlo, Monaco

Opened in 1864 in its prime location right across from the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Hôtel de Paris...

Six Senses Kanuhura
The Maldives

With an expectedly sublime spa and a revamped accommodation offering, Six Senses Kanuhura has breathed new life into...

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France

Trying to pin down a specific property as the single-most magnificent in Four Seasons’ exemplary global portfolio of...

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Soufrière, Saint Lucia

If location is everything… Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, might just take the crown as the Caribbean’s most...

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort
Vilamoura, Portugal

A milestone in the history of what’s arguably Thailand’s most stylish resort brand, the Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort...

Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
Monte Carlo, Monaco

If panoramic views of Monaco’s famous marina and pretty old town, Le Rocher, are what you’ve travelled to...

The Cellars-Hohenort
Cape Town, South Africa

Just minutes from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and a world away from central Cape Town (yet close enough),...

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
Monte Carlo, Monaco

Of all there is to see at Monaco’s stately Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, the property’s somewhat juddery lift is...

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa

One of the world’s most historical hotels, locals and fans alike affectionally refer to the Mount Nelson, A...

Ways of the valley
Chiang Mai, Thailand

For a magical glimpse into a Thailand that’s rural and authentic but increasingly hard to find, Steffen Michels...

The American Colony Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel

Turning a corner on Nablus Road and entering the grounds of The American Colony Hotel feels like stumbling...

cazenove+loyd x Globetrender:
Tailored trends

On life’s great scale of predictability, travel trends rank somewhere between sudden global pandemics (who saw that one...

The World’s 50 Best Hotels:
The Winner Takes It All

In both scale and glamour, the inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels Awards, which took place at London’s historic...

Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
Nice, France

In the South of France, where tradition is everything, it’s not all that common to find a hotel...

Delaire Graff Estate
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Driving up the private, oak-lined road that leads to Delaire Graff Estate, the views become exponentially more exciting...

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel

We’ve yet to stay at another hotel in town offering quite the level of service available at the...

One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa

Located at the beating heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the One&Only Cape Town couldn’t be more...

Of vines and valleys
Western Cape, South Africa

On a journey around Cape Town and the surrounding countryside, Steffen Michels gets a taste of all things...

Sanctuary Tambarare
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya

You know you’re in for a great stay if you’re sold on a property even before you arrive:...