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
My journey to Romania started in a Chiswick bookshop. Our Transylvania destination guide recommends a few books; standing in the travel section William Blacker’s Along the Enchanted Way looked just the ticket for a taste of northern Romania. By the time we reached Copsamare Guesthouses I’d already been charmed by the country folk and entertained [...]
Fresh from his recent undercover Smith mission to review Geejam hotel in Jamaica, New York master of spin Lucien Etori gives us a great big helping of the gorgeous Caribbean island that’s inspired greats from Bob Marley and Ian Fleming to Usain Bolt.
One of the reasons I was effervescently excited about this trip to Jamaica, besides [...]
From the Caribbean beaches of the Mayan Riviera to Valladolid’s aroma-enhanced retreats, the Yucatán Peninsula is Mexico’s most indulgent side. Explore ancient treasures and ruined empires, then unleash your ‘picante’ side…
From cliff-top Mayan ruins to ocean-edge bars and seductive beats, adventure awaits everywhere. Here, the second largest reef in the world – a paradise of [...]
Temperatures rising: Feel your pulse quicken in Brazil’s megacity-on-sea, then discover tropical tranquility on its hip northern beaches…
From Sugarloaf Mountain to Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro’s spectacular geography and many-million population make it as dramatic as destinations get. Caipirinhas, baile funk and bar-hopping are part of the electric ‘carpe diem’ culture, which reaches [...]
Earlier this month, the rather foolhardy amazing Andrew Diprose (art director of Wired and he behind the gorgeously illustrated cycling journal The Ride) undertook Le Jour de France, a sponsored ride from London to Paris.
The twist? It was a 24-hour overnighter.
Since we’d choose carrot over stick any day of the week, Mr & [...]
Epicureans, to Italy! Bite-size adventures await away from the tourist trail on our latest boutique road trip, inspired by our upcoming Italy guide. Food, wine and history will tempt you from Rome to Umbria for a fresh taste of Italy – and without the crowds. Move over, Tuscany…
Fly to Rome, and you could hop straight [...]
Enjoy a big short-break adventure, combining hip, historic city stay with chic country escape. This month’s double-destination mini-vacation prescribes a crammer course in Massachusetts’ cultural capital, followed by a dose of fresh air in leafy New England…
Compact cornerstone of American history, Boston promises remarkable architecture, exciting dining and an arty atmosphere. Pack comfy shoes and [...]
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 [...]
We’re often asked by visiting friends to suggest perfect town ‘n’ country partners for twin-centre stays out of London, so here’s a ready-made mini adventure to whet your wanderlust… From thick-of-it thrills to pastoral perfection, this boutique road trip takes you from the history and bustle of the British capital to the fresh-air charms of [...]
