Get the low-down from the original style-seekers' latest good-time hunting expeditions, find destination inspiration and insider tips from around the world. Welcome to the official Smith blog: we hope you enjoy your stay
On our last scouting trip in search of hotels in Sri Lanka, the Smith team soaked up the local flavours with a cooking class at Amangalla boutique hotel, set in a historic fort in the coastal town of Galle, three hours south of capital Colombo. Here we share a no-brainer seafood curry recipe…
Admittedly, it can be [...]
On a recent 17-hour stopover in Singapore en route from London to Melbourne, Smith discovered that the Lion City’s charms can be discovered in a day. We recommend you book a hotel in Singapore for lengthier stopovers, but if you’re not overnighting in town, here’s our guide to making every hour count…
TOUCHDOWN
Changi Airport is regularly voted [...]
Here at Smith, we don’t know whether to drag out our saris, ski poles or swimwear this month, as we welcome new luxury hotels in the Indian desert, European mountains, sun-drenched Sicily and tropical Australia.
Our collection of boutique hotels in India continues to swell, with the arrival of two beauties in Jodhpur, including fairy-tale desert [...]
Sometimes, all we want is a glass or three of wine, with some sunshine on the side. Oh, and a spot of jazz. In such moods, we thank our lucky stars for hotels like Locanda Palazzone, in Umbria…
Style Volcanic-stone vineyard barn
Setting Overlooking Orvieto
Why this week? Firstly, because the hotel is giving Smith members the chance [...]
Rufus Hound: funny man, stand-up guy and sporter of a mighty fine moustache. And now (drum roll, please) Smith hotel spy, too.
In the time-honoured tradition of a monthly blog post revealing our secret hotel reviewers (don’t be checking that monthly thing, now), we’d like you to meet another alumnus; this time, from the reviewer panel [...]
This month, TuneSmith’s had his ear to the underground, discovering a mutant Manhattan genre-masher, and tapping his feet along with John Hamm and a blue yeti. He’s always like this in November…
ALBUM OF THE MONTH
Escort by Escort
When? You want a bite of the Big Apple
Why? It’s crooked pop from the NYC underworld
Mutant pop: [...]
The Shopping List rummages through Smith’s latest bundle of insider city tips to highlight lesser-known shopping destinations and bring you the low-down on where and what to buy. First up: a short stay in Washington DC.
Washington DC might not shine as brightly on a fashionista’s radar as it does on the geopolitical map, but make [...]
