In the early 1960s, the face of Sri Lankan tourism changed forever when surfers flocked in with their boards, taking advantage of the teardrop-shaped island teeming with coves, breaks, and barrel waves. Among the sleepy towns that transformed into surfing hotspots virtually overnight, Ahangama on the island’s south coast remains one of the most popularContinue reading “The Roundhouse at Trebartha East, Ahangama”
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Kahanda Kanda, Koggala
Kahanda Kanda, a luxurious retreat in Sri Lanka, offers a serene experience amidst nature. Arriving through a rain-soaked landscape, guests enjoy uniquely designed bungalows, private pools, and exquisite local cuisine. With a focus on detail and hospitality, owner George provides an unforgettable stay, blending seclusion with access to nearby attractions.
Casa Youm, Marseille
Marseille’s reputation precedes it, for better and for worse. As the popular song goes: it’s not the capital – it’s Marseille, baby – and you’re unlikely to find a place that epitomises contrast quite like the capital of Provence. The newspapers would have you believe that it’s a scene of violence with riots breaking outContinue reading “Casa Youm, Marseille”
Hameau des Baux, Provence
Nestled among the cypress trees of the Alpilles, a recently-renovated luxury hamlet of Provençal charm is laying low, just waiting to be discovered. When you arrive at Hameau des Baux, just outside the towns of Baux de Provence and Paradou, it appears to be a medieval village, complete with stone façade chapel and quintessential townContinue reading “Hameau des Baux, Provence”
Arca, Roatan
There’s a new arrival on Roatan’s West Bay, and you’re not going to want to miss it. In December 2023, Arca opened its doors for the first time; a chic and understated locale hidden in plain sight among the bright lights and beach hawkers of West Bay. Save for a wooden sign with the hotel’sContinue reading “Arca, Roatan”
Central Park Voorburg
“Vreugd & Rust”: Peace and rest. It’s the name of the park situated in the Voorburg suburb of The Hague, and a perfect descriptor of the ambience when wandering around this leafy neighbourhood, located just a short bus/train journey from the largest city on the North Sea coast of the Netherlands. And right in theContinue reading “Central Park Voorburg”
Ibagari, Roatán
By the time we arrive at Ibagari hotel on Roatán, it has already been mentioned to us numerous times. The hotel’s reputation precedes it, and it felt like everyone on the island – from taxi drivers to people we met on neighbouring islands – wanted to recommend it to us as the luxury choice. AndContinue reading “Ibagari, Roatán”
Le Grand Mazarin
Last autumn, the Le Marais district of Paris was illuminated in shades of purple and circus performers roamed the cobbled streets – unusual even in a part of the city that has always been synonymous with coexisting bourgeois and bohème. The celebrations were to mark the opening of Le Grand Mazarin, the most eagerly-awaited newContinue reading “Le Grand Mazarin”
Loisium Wine & Spa Hotel, Champagne
Are there any words that, when put together, evoke such feelings of joy as “wine”, “spa”, “hotel” and “Champagne”? Nestled among some of the most valuable real estate in the area of Champagne, France – vineyards belonging to the most renowned champagne houses where world-class bottles begin their life before being shipped all over theContinue reading “Loisium Wine & Spa Hotel, Champagne”
Château de la Resle, Burgundy
Just fifteen minutes outside the town of Auxerre, and surrounded by vineyards and chocolate box towns of Burgundy, sits Château de la Resle – an intoxicating blend of bold modernity and old world charm. On arrival, it has all the hallmarks of a classic French mansion: wooden shutters, turreted roofs, oeils-de-boeuf windows, and façades drapedContinue reading “Château de la Resle, Burgundy”
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