During our latest visit to Brussels, we chose to divide our time between two hotels that really embody the diversity that the city has to offer. Made in Catherine and Made in Louise are sister boutique hotels, independently-run and, like sisters, are vastly different and unique in their own ways. Brussels is a city ofContinue reading “Made in Louise & Made in Catherine, Brussels”
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Lakaz Chamarel, Mauritius
Just a few days away from leaving Mauritius, we thought we’d seen everything that the paradise island had to offer. We’d spent days on powder beaches, snorkelled off the coast of Île aux Cerfs, and tried every variation of the local rum. However, our arrival at Lakaz Chamarel in the final days of our tripContinue reading “Lakaz Chamarel, Mauritius”
Banchory Farm, Fife
Fife, Scotland features picturesque fishing villages and the historic town of St Andrews. Banchory Farm, a family-run operation, offers luxury accommodations including The Dairy, a cozy retreat with a jacuzzi. Surrounded by nature, guests can relax or explore while enjoying local amenities. A wellness garden is planned for future visits.
The Capaldi Hotel, Atlas Mountains
There are many things Morocco has in abundance: excellent food, hours of sunshine, and – growing exponentially over the last five years – luxury accommodation options. The country is riding the wave of an ever-growing tourist boom, but rather than buckle under the pressure of additional demand, the sector has embraced unparalleled levels of serviceContinue reading “The Capaldi Hotel, Atlas Mountains”
Gal Oya Lodge, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s unique combination of natural diversity and climate has made for an island teeming with different species and wildlife, drawing visitors from all over the world to the relatively small island. If the numerous tourist blogs and online guides are to be followed, there’s a tried-and-tested tourist trail that leads travellers south of theContinue reading “Gal Oya Lodge, Sri Lanka”
The Roundhouse at Trebartha East, Ahangama
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”
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”
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