11 of the UK’s most romantic hotels
Lovebirds, rejoice: with so many hotels offering up mounds of comfort and sophisticated seclusion, you’ll be spoiled for choice on your next romantic break. Whether you’re after secret gardens, bold views or […]
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Our stay of the week – The Principal Madrid
Sublime design meets postcard-perfect views at The Principal Madrid. Strategically located in the capital’s centre, ten minutes from the nearest railway station and within walking distance of two vibrant neighbourhoods (the hip […]
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Our stay of the week – Town Hall Hotel and Apartments, London
If there is anything London lacks, it certainly isn’t the opportunity to impress a discerning, décor-adoring guest – and with no need for any bells and whistles, the Mad Men-sleek and minimalist-chic […]
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Our stay of the week – Villa Nicola, Amsterdam
Proof that Amsterdam is currently one of the hippest cities in Europe, Villa Nicola’s fusion of mid-century modern and avant-garde flair feels bang up to date. This early 20th century […]
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Our stay of the week – The Vuyani Safari Lodge, South Africa
Take ten ludicrously romantic suites, place them in the wilderness and the result is this – The Vuyani Safari Lodge. Located within a private game reserve on the edge of […]
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Our stay of the week – Thompson Miami Beach
Update June 2016 – since this post was first published, the hotel has been purchased by the Hyatt group and though it looks the same, it’s now called The Confidante […]
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Our stay of the week – Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, Algarve
Design aficionados, hold onto your hats. This striking five-star property may be called ‘Bela Vista’, but with interiors this good, you could easily forget to admire the uninterrupted ocean views. […]
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Our stay of the week – Casas del XVI, Dominican Republic
Think you know what to expect from the Dominican Republic? Well, you might be a trifle surprised. A small, style-sure wave of boutique openings are offering a fresh perspective on […]
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Hotel review: Hotel Rival, Stockholm
Sweden has long since been Scandinavia’s capital of cool. With a tried and tested fashion scene (hello H&M), a smart design sensibility (thank you IKEA) and a culture of digital […]
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Our stay of the week – Ayada Maldives
With clear emerald waters teeming with tropical fish, dazzling white beaches and lush greenery, the Maldives are regarded as a veritable paradise. Winner of a raft of World Travel Awards […]
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Our stay of the week – El Palauet Living Barcelona
Housed in a beautiful early 20th-century mansion on one of the best streets in the Catalan capital, El Palauet Living Barcelona is the kind of place you’ll want to spend […]
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Hotel review: Babington House, Somerset
Babington House is where stylish out-of-towners trade well-heeled for well-wellied. Open since 1998 and set in the prettiest corner of Somerset, just outside Bath, this members-only retreat – part of […]
