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
This week, we’re in a mushy mood, and want a hotel with a love story. Casa la Siesta in Cadiz Province has more passion up its ruffled sleeve than a school of oyster-eating salsa dancers: the owners met at a local Spanish class, fell in love, bought a house, sold it and then built this [...]
Oh, how we like to spoil you. We’ve been skipping around the globe to bring you a cherry-picked collection of stylish new stays…
Brush up on your Spanish lessons as we say hola to two scorching hot havens in Barcelona. Edgy Ohla Hotel (pictured left) radiates classic Catalan cool, and flaunts a rooftop pool and two [...]
With summer dresses and shorts being hastily recovered from the back of our wardrobes, the spa is calling: our need of beauty-boosting treatments has never been greater. Today’s hotel of the week must make us confident enough to bare almost-but-not-quite all. Step up ABaC Restaurant & Hotel in Barcelona, which is more than happy to [...]
This month, we’ve got a whole new host of summer-ready sanctuaries, including three island hideaways on Santorini: the seven secluded Aenaon Villas, the all-white Avaton Resort & Spa and the neutral-hued Kapari Natural Resort (below).
Another trio debuts in New Orleans, as we reveal the fruits of our first foray into Louisiana – namely, Soniat House, [...]
We’re off to sunny southern Spain this week to award an old olive mill a very special accolade. Step forward La Fuente de la Higuera in Ronda, Andalucia, land of dizzying, deserted gorges, heady hilltop towns and today’s happening hotel of the week…
Style Trad Andalucia
Setting Close but no Costa
Why this week? It may be summer [...]
White-washed villages, windswept beaches and tasty tapas – this boutique trip sashays from soulful Seville to the sunny Costa del Sol via Vejer de la Frontera. This month, we fiesta and siesta in Seville, Cadiz and Marbella, leaving no castanet unclicked on a sensual southwest Andalucian escape…
Andalucia’s historic and cultured capital, sultry Seville, is the [...]
This week, we’ve followed Ernest Hemingway’s footsteps to Pamplona in north-west Spain, in search of Basque berets, bulls and a prize-scooping bolthole…
Style Minimalist monolith
Setting Between bullrings and Burlada
Why this week? Smith members should act fast and book a trip to Muga de Beloso by the end of March to get 25 per cent off stays [...]
We couldn’t let 2010 slip by without a hotel-of-the-week-shaped bang. Taking the winner’s crown for the last time this year is Hospes Maricel, a beachside bolthole in Mallorca…
Style Majestic, modern Mallorcan mansion
Setting Turquoise Portals Nous bay
Why this week? Act fast and book by 2 January to take advantage of the hip hospes’ four-for-three offer, exclusive [...]
SAN SEBASTIAN FILM FESTIVAL
When? 17–25 September
Where? San Sebastián, Spain
What? Cannes’ cooler, smaller counterpart, the San Sebastián Film Festival is a perfect blend of arthouse and Hollywood, set in a beautiful sandy bay that is also home to some of Spain’s best food and wine.
Style Lights, camera, tapas
Setting Elegant Basque bay
Event highlights The Donostia [...]
Foodie movie fans will be descending on Spain’s Michelin-studded San Sebastián’s later this month for its annual film festival. Where will they stay? At film-star-themed Astoria7 on the city’s shores, of course…
Style Film-star fabulous
Setting Foodie-friendly San Sebastián
Why this week? The sun is still shining over in Spain, plus you never need an excuse for a [...]
