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Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines
McLaren Vale, Australia
As far as original places to stay in McLaren Vale go, the Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines...
The Library
Koh Samui, Thailand
The idyllic shores of the island of Koh Samui are home to many luxurious hotels or resorts, but...
Avant Mar
Paros, Greece
With Greek island escapists and hedonists alike in search of something altogether different from the notorious (and increasingly...
The Setai, Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
‘Bienvenidos a Miami’, albeit with a heady dose of Far Eastern-style zen – not to mention equal measures of...
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...
Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa
San Anton, Malta
Bang smack in the middle of the island of Malta, inspired by its original 1800s Neoclassical limestone villa...
Oceanview Eco Villas
Kangaroo Island, Australia
Spectacular, sustainable and sublime: all words that describe our time at Oceanview Eco Villas. Owners Tam and Tim...
Chablé Maroma
Riviera Maya, Mexico
It’s no easy task trying to find the right place to call your home-away-from-home while vacationing on Mexico’s...
One&Only Reethi Rah
The Maldives
Developed exclusively for ultra-luxury travellers, the One&Only Reethi Rah – an all-villa, all-lavish bastion of Indian Ocean opulence...
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),...
Sequoia Lodge
Adelaide Hills, Australia
In the sun-kissed Adelaide Hills, one five-starred property pairs sweeping views of the surrounding landscape with a holistic...
ARIA Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Towering a phenomenal 61 floors over the Las Vegas Strip, the curvacious skyscrapers that comprise ARIA Resort &...
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...
Xigera Safari Lodge
Okavango Delta, Botswana
The whimsical setting of the Okavango Delta can only mean an equally fanciful safari lodge – and Xigera...
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...
Kimpton Kitalay Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand
The Kimpton Kitalay Samui is a contemporary Koh Samui island getaway that celebrates the spirit of island living....
Fingal
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh is a stately city and not short of fabled places to stay, usually found behind the gorgeous...
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...
Mandarin Oriental
Munich, Germany
The Mandarin Oriental Munich exemplifies the Bavarian capital – its past, present and future – showcasing a characterful...
The American Colony Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel
Turning a corner on Nablus Road and entering the grounds of The American Colony Hotel feels like stumbling...
Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Bangkok, Thailand
When the original Four Seasons shuttered, it was a great loss to the Bangkok hospitality scene… but years...
Capella Sydney
Sydney, Australia
The Capella Sydney has quickly emerged as a true gem in the crown of the city’s luxury hospitality...
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...
Thompson Austin, part of Hyatt
Austin, Texas, USA
Choosing the tongue-in-cheek adjectives ‘dirty’ and ‘flirty’ to describe the enfant terrible of the hotel scene in the...
The Vintage Hotel & Spa
Lisbon, Portugal
Experiencing something different from the norm may not be on the cards when you have limited time in...
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
With a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant, an inviting spa, and a secret bar housed in an underground bank vault,...
Vdara Hotel & Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas isn’t really a destination that is synonymous with serenity, but the MGM Resorts-operated Vdara goes some...
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...
Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets, an IHG Hotel
Adelaide, Australia
The Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets offers a more relaxed and fun-driven approach to upscale hospitality in the South...
Singita Sabora Tented Camp
Grumeti Game Reserve, Tanzania
Singita Sabora Tented Camp is the perfect place to immerse oneself completely in Tanzanian nature. A former hunting...
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
We’ve yet to stay at another hotel in town offering quite the level of service available at the...
Niehku Mountain Villa
Swedish Lapland, Sweden
It was only a matter of time before the once resolutely no-frills resort of Riksgränsen went upmarket, and...
The Lumiares Hotel & Spa
Lisbon, Portugal
With its heart-of-the-city location, historic roots and penchant for highlighting local artists, The Lumiares hits a winning note....
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...
Weemilah Luxury Retreat
McLaren Vale, Australia
It’s curious to think that most visitors who come to stay at Weemilah Luxury Retreat in South Australia’s...
MUU Bangkok Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand
As a visitor to Bangkok, there’s a vast difference between staying in the city and living in the...
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:...
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel
Nice, France
When in early 2023, the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel opened in a building that’s dominated perhaps the most...
Borgo Pignano
Tuscany, Italy
As the dreamy Tuscan sunset bounces off the handsome 18th-century yellow and stone Tuscan villa that is the...
The London
West Hollywood, California, USA
The London West Hollywood is a charming, sophisticated and downright eccentric fusion of Californian cool and British bolshiness,...
Mont Rochelle
Franschhoek, South Africa
It’s funny to think, perhaps, that Sir Richard Branson – who’s travelled to outer space as well as...
Economia 156
Havana, Cuba
We like the choice of words that they use in Cuba, ‘casa particular’, to describe Economia 156, as we...
Elsker
Broadway, United Kingdom
Arrive at the gated doors of Elsker and be prepared to forget every responsibility that followed behind you....
Cheval Blanc St-Barth
St. Barts
Descending into Saint Barthélemy, you can’t help but notice the island’s iconic red-tin rooftops, many of which have...
Silver Endeavour
Antarctica
The most expensive expedition vessel per berth ever built, the Silver Endeavour by Silversea is a high-tech mega-yacht...
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Cape Town, South Africa
Watching the sunset, we don’t know where to look first. The reflection of the sun as it hits...
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...
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort
The Islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia
The term ‘paradise’ gets thrown around a lot in travel, but few destinations truly live up to one’s...
Eos by SkyCity
Adelaide, Australia
There’s a new dawn for hospitality in Adelaide and it’s called Eos by SkyCity. It’s all in the...
Harbour Hotel
Bristol, United Kingdom
In the charming, cobbled St. Nicholas market district of Bristol, the Harbour Hotel Bristol – comprising a centrally...
RAKxa
Bangkok, Thailand
RAKxa, the world’s first fully-integrated luxury medical, aesthetic and holistic wellness retreat, is by very definition a sanctuary....
Anella II
Cape Town, South Africa
Long before we arrived in Cape Town, we had heard how the ultimate luxury experience is to book...
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...
Villa Brown Moshava
Jerusalem, Israel
When staying at Jerusalem’s Villa Brown Moshava, one thing comes guaranteed: you’ll feel like a local. A stylish...
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...
Sofitel Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia
One of the city’s upscale accommodation options, the Sofitel Adelaide is set in a towering new building, part...
The Relais Henley
Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
For a slice of British eccentricity with an international flavour (think Hooray Henry with a dash of Feng...
Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan – MGallery Collection
Bangkok, Thailand
If location is everything then this vibrant, contemporary boutique property has it all. Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan, part...
Casa Ellul
Valletta, Malta
When Casa Ellul first opened in an old 19th-century Valletta ‘palace’ in 2014, it became known as Malta’s...
Passalacqua
Lake Como, Italy
Passalacqua in Lake Como is far more than just a luxury hotel, but a sensorial and experiential ‘casa...
The Silo Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
Like the iconic V&A Waterfront in which it stands, this brutalist, ex-grain storage building was given a whole...
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
Gozo, Malta
This palatial five-star resort built in local limestone isn’t quite what we expected on this small island. Blink...
Gary Abela & Andreas Zaremba
Hof Flieth, Uckermark, Germany
Sometimes it’s the places and situations you least expect that surprise and delight you. In a rural idyll...
Paolo Kastelec & Philip Robinson
Villa Fontelunga, Arezzo, Italy
Far from the tourist-trodden streets of Florence and Siena, Villa Fontelunga is a honeypot for guests from around...
Bruce Badrock & David Woodbine
Five Acre Barn, United Kingdom
Escaping from the big city to the peace and quiet of a rural setting can come at a...