Divine revelation Barcelona, Spain Steffen MichelsIt was a trip so anticipated, a time to experience Catalan art in its natural setting. Yet, Steffen...
Maiden Voyage Celebrity Edge, Mediterranean Sea Martin PerryFor newbies to life on the ocean waves, a trip through the Mediterranean on one of the new...
Postcards from the north Mallorca, Spain Martin PerryDiscover chic coastal villages clinging to rocky hillsides, overhanging hidden coves with views of the azure-blue sea. Deià...
Eat your heart’s content Mallorca, Spain Leo MorganMallorca’s restaurant scene is buzzing like never before, with trendy pop-ups, long-established eateries who’ve upped their game and...
The bigger picture Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongPalma’s position as the cultural capital of the Balearics is brought vividly to life on an exclusive private...
Toni Garau Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongUncomfortable in his own skin, artist Toni Garau fled his native Mallorca as a troubled teenager, but it...
Esteban Mercer Palou Mallorca, Spain ExperientialistAfter stints in Madrid, Barcelona and Paris, Esteban Mercer Palou decided to return to his home of Mallorca...
Jaime Trias Mallorca, Spain ExperientialistThrough his role at the stunning Belmond La Residencia, Jaime Trias shakes hands with the most discerning of...
Homecoming QueenMadrid, Spain Borja PenaHaving given up Madrid for London, Borja Pena returns to take us around the city he remembers as...
Osama Chami & Enrique Gimeno Madrid, Spain Uwern JongThe founders of Madrid’s Cazador tell us how they became the epicentre of the city’s alt-queer-hipster nightlife scene....
Art and minds Madrid, Spain Uwern JongFrom its very own creative minds to the city’s renowned institutions, Madrid has long been a world capital...
Children of the revolution Madrid, Spain ExperientialistThere’s an electric energy in Madrid right now. Txema Mirón endeavours to explain why. The change that Madrid...
Earthly delight Madrid, Spain Uwern JongUwern Jong uncovers the recent social history of the Spanish capital to understand what makes it so proud....
The Standard Ibiza Ibiza, Spain Steffen MichelsThe moment we stepped into The Standard Ibiza, all lights went off and the music stopped playing –...
Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid, Spain Martin PerryWhat a difference a few years make: the Mandarin Oriental Ritz has easily become one of Madrid’s most...
Hotel Colón Gran Meliá Seville, Spain Uwern JongSituated in the hustle and bustle of the city’s shopping district, the handsome place to stay that is...
OKU Ibiza Ibiza, Spain Steffen MichelsOf all the hotels you could stay at on the White Isle, OKU Ibiza offers perhaps the greatest...
Gran Hotel Inglés Madrid, Spain Martin PerryTucked away in a narrow side street in ‘Barrio de las Letras’, the city’s previous literary quarter with...
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay Ibiza, Spain Steffen MichelsFew things say Ibiza quite like a beachside pool flanked by stylish, white parasols and the occasional palm...
Six Senses Ibiza Ibiza, Spain Steffen MichelsIt’s not everywhere we go that we’re invited to close our eyes, take a minute to gather our...
La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel Deià, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongThe gorgeous hillside village of Deià is the best-kept secret of those in the know: high in the...
Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá Madrid, Spain Steffen MichelsWhen in Madrid, few hotels compare to the sprawling splendour of the Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá...
Kimpton Vividora Barcelona, Spain Steffen MichelsIf your plan is to be at the source of all things social and creative whilst in Barcelona,...
W Barcelona Barcelona, Spain Steffen MichelsTo go hard on life and luxury in the Catalan capital, look no further than the W Barcelona....
Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa Barcelona, Spain Steffen MichelsThere’s a lot to be said about this super-contemporary hotel in trendy El Born. A proud Preferred partner,...
Palacio Solecio Málaga, Spain Steffen MichelsA thoughtfully restored 18th-century Andalusian palace with an impressive history and a dining menu created by Michelin-starred chef...
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I Barcelona, Spain Steffen MichelsThis stunning and luxurious hotel in a calm corner of an otherwise bustling Barcelona is a retreat for...
Sir Victor, Barcelona, Spain Uwern JongYou’ll find Barcelona’s glitterati and international celebrities alike at this stylish, turned hipster and happening hotel, Sir Victor,...
Palacio Can Marques Palma, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongIt’s rare that we walk around a hotel in awe, keen to see every suite, but that’s what...
Finca Serena Montuïri, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongLocated in the heart of the island, moments from some of the best beaches, this beautiful farmstead is...
Castell Son Claret Calvià, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongWe simultaneously gasped ‘wow’ as we pulled through the gates of Castell Son Claret and into the long...
Kempinski Hotel Bahía, Estepona, Spain Uwern JongThree miles from the sleepy seaside town of Estepona, this terracotta resort is a great spot for travellers...
Puro Hotel Palma Mallorca, Spain Zack CahillThis elegant 18th-century townhouse positions itself as a ‘well-being oasis’ and the narrow, pedestrianised street it sits on...
Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden Palma, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongCan Bordoy was once a grand, 16th-century family residence, then a convent, but slowly descended into ruin. To...
Hotel Glòria de Saint Jaume Palma, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongWe just love properties steeped in history and Glòria de Sant Jaume is exactly that. Set in a...
Cap Rocat Cala Blava, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongPerched enviably on the Bay of Palma, (‘away from the riff-raff’, they say), the property integrates an old...
Gran Hotel Son Net Puigpunyent, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongSet in a 17th-century country house in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, this property has a serene...
Convent de la Missló Palma, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongThe hotel’s name gives a lot away – this was once a monastery. Rather more luxurious today than...
Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa Sóller, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongThe season starts late at this hotel, which only opens when everything is right. Its location in beautiful...
Súmmum Prime Boutique Hotel Palma, Mallorca, Spain Uwern JongThe Súmmum aims to welcome guests to ‘seventh heaven’ – expectations that are met at this converted 15th-century...
Villa Magna, Madrid, Spain Uwern JongFrom outside, the building is nothing to look at, but inside, an eclectic hotel awaits. We love the...
Unico, Madrid, Spain Uwern JongTo say this place is palatial would be both right and wrong. The Único only has 44 rooms...
Totem, Madrid, Spain Uwern JongPart of a new breed of small, luxurious properties in Madrid, totem settles into a grand, 1920s building...
H10 Puerta de Alcala, Madrid, Spain Martin PerryOn the edge of chic Salamanca, the H10 is a modern hotel that is all about its location....
Principal, Madrid, Spain Uwern JongThis lovely hotel is tucked away just off the sleepless avenue of Gran Vía, in a stunning Spanish...
Only You Atocha, Madrid, Spain Martin PerryA little piece of Brooklyn in Madrid, the only You Atocha fuses both cities’ hipster vibes, creating a...
Roommate Oscar, Madrid, Spain Martin PerrySet right in the heart of the action in Chueca, this hotel is a long-time outthere favourite. its...
H10 Villa de la Reina, Madrid, Spain Uwern JongAs its name suggests, this property is fit for a queen. Set in a restored 20th century architectural...
Axel Beach Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain Uwern JongGran Canaria is on the up once more and a relatively new addition to Maspalomas luxury is the AxelBeach. Situated...