Puente Romano Beach Resort
Marbella, Spain
With southern Spain’s famous Costa del Sol being somewhat of a hit-and-miss at times, it pays to do...
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Nayara Gardens
Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Between the world’s longest jungle zip-line and trips to local waterfalls, there’s an amazing amount of thrills to...
Nantipa – A Tico Beach Experience
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Young, fun and blessed with a postcard-worthy beach, this laidback luxury hotel in Santa Teresa is worth going...
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Essentially established as the ultimate go-to option for thermal tourism in Costa Rica, Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa...
The artist’s hand
Florence, Italy
Returning to Florence for a lesson in how many of the city’s (and therefore, the world’s) most revered...
Domaine des Etangs
Massignac, France
It’s not that you’ll need an excuse for a stay at Domaine des Etangs, the art-filled, fairytale Chateau...
Made with love
Massignac, France
Dreading a future in which artificial intelligence will overtake human ingenuity in the world of art, Zack Cahill...
Villa Cora
Florence, Italy
Historic yet forward-looking, the immaculately furnished Villa Cora in Florence is a solid choice for travellers looking to...
Kimpton St Honoré Paris
Paris, France
The international hospitality standards and cosmopolitan vibe of the Kimpton St Honoré Paris offer a unique escape from...
Island time
Madeira, Portugal
In search of some winter sun, Zack Cahill ‘discovers’ the wild and somewhat quirky nature of the Portuguese...
Savoy Palace
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
If size counts, the super-luxe, super-sized contemporary gem that is the Savoy Palace Hotel pushes the boundaries of...
Quinta da Serra
Madeira, Portugal
Located 800 meters above sea level in the Camara de Lobos area of Madeira, the pink-hued resort and...
Socalco Nature Calheta
Madeira, Portugal
Reconnection is the theme at the characterful Madeira place to stay that is at one with nature in...
Leeu Estates
Franschhoek, South Africa
On the slopes of the Dassenberg mountains in Franschhoek, at the heart of the South African winelands, Leeu...
The Pavilions Bali
Bali, Indonesia
Far-flung resorts are – or at least should be – fundamentally about romance. The best of them are...
Lelewatu Resort
Sumba, Indonesia
If you’re looking for adventure with a large slice of luxury on the far flung island of Sumba,...
Brookdale Estate
Paarl, South Africa
They say that the pearl is a queen of gems and a gem of queens, a fitting way...
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows
Palm Springs, California, USA
The infamous Californian desert oasis and getaway has a long reputation for escapism, especially for the rich and...
Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
So if you’re planning to go big in Vegas, where do you stay? The glistening, gold, fun-centric MGM...
The Apurva Kempinski Bali
Bali, Indonesia
Bali has a long reputation for beachside luxury, but the opulent temple to escapism that is Apurva Kempinski...
A path to happiness
Laugavegur Trail, Iceland
Along Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail, the accommodation is sparse and basic and the tracks themselves are tough, but it’s...
The power of dreams
Sumba, Indonesia
On the lesser-visited Indonesian island of Sumba, Zack Cahill finds a perfect paradise at the Lelewatu Resort –...
The taste of success
Paarl and Franschhoek, South Africa
Wannabe wine-buff Zack Cahill embarks on a voyage of discovery through South Africa’s glorious winelands and finds that...
Treehouse London
London, United Kingdom
The Treehouse London is a contemporary hotel set among iconic, old buildings at the very heart of central...
It’s the climb
Railay, Thailand
Zack Cahill gets a dopamine hit with every lift, scaling the sacred walls of Railay. Stepping off the...
Schloss Elmau
Bavarian Alps, Germany
A short half-hour drive from Innsbruck, nestled at the foot of the majestic Bavarian Alps, Schloss Elmau sits...
David Ankli
Budapest, Hungary
David Ankli is a storyteller at heart, organising perhaps the most informative and exciting tours of Budapest travellers...
Viel the love
Bavaria, Germany
On a mission to put his fondness for alcoholidays behind him, Zack Cahill goes on a rock-star yoga...
Shanjei Malraj Perumal
Galle, Sri Lanka
Zack Cahill meets up with experience leader Shanjei Malraj Perumal in Galle, Sri Lanka, to talk about life...
The other China
Taipei, Taiwan
Intrigued by Taiwan’s growing reputation for being overlooked and underrated, Zack Cahill sets out to see it for...
Desert modern
Palm Springs, California, USA
Zach Cahill makes his way to the Californian desert town of Palm Springs, which he comes to think...
Puro Hotel Palma
Mallorca, Spain
This elegant 18th-century townhouse positions itself as a ‘well-being oasis’ and the narrow, pedestrianised street it sits on...
Fosshotel
Reykjavik, Iceland
Even in a town as walkable and easy to get around as Reykjavik, Iceland’s largest hotel, the stylish...
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
Siem Reap, Cambodia
If it weren’t for the obvious exception of Angkor Wat, Raffles could and would probably qualify as Siem...
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
We almost overdosed on decadence at Raffles Phnom Penh. It may have been the five-course lobster brunch with...
Eyes wide open
Phnom Penh & Siem Reap, Cambodia
Zack Cahill’s week-long taster of Cambodia reveals gruesome stories of a recent past, but also a majestic and...
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch
London, United Kingdom
Walking up Great Eastern Street in London’s fashionable Shoreditch, you’d be mistaken for thinking a spaceship has landed....
Was Jerusalem builded here?
Jerusalem, Israel
Non-believer Zack Cahill makes a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. No place on this earth – with the...
Ido Cohen
Tel Aviv, Israel
Ido Cohen is a man who knows people. A walk along the tree-lined boulevards of Tel Aviv is...
Alexander Hotel
Tel Aviv, Israel
The Alexander is a wonderful, urban design property just a short walk from the seafront. The seven-floor property,...
Mamilla Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel
In contrast to the rich, ancient-world, old-fashioned aesthetic of Jerusalem, the Mamilla offers contemporary designer digs, set right...
Intercontinental David
Tel Aviv, Israel
Everything about the Intercontinental David is big. We couldn’t help but notice this when we checked in, along...
Isrotel Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Ein Bokek, Israel
A self-billed ‘island of health’, the hotel trades hard on its fantastic spa facilities on the shores of...
Market House
Jaffa, Israel
If you’re looking for a bit of a taste of old-world Jaffa, then Atlas Hotel’s Market House has...
Herods Dead Sea Resort
Ein Bokek, Israel
The Herods is a large, sprawling, 223-room luxury resort property fronting a beautiful Dead Sea beach (private to...
Almyra Hotel
Paphos, Cyprus
The historic town of Paphos boasts a vast array of historical sites to explore, but when it comes...
Hoxton Holborn
London, United Kingdom
If WeWork had a hotel, the Hoxton Holborn would be it. After all, it takes name from the...
Floating history
Dead Sea, Israel
Zack Cahill checks off a bucket-list experience at the lowest point on earth and learns a thing or...
Howdy cowboy
Graham, Texas, USA
Zach Cahill rides off to a ranch, deep in the heart of Texas, and learns about humans –...
Greek love
Athens, Greece
Zack Cahill walks the city where gay was invented: the one and only Athens. The 2006 movie 300...