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It’s peak road-trip season and sun and scenic routes are on our minds, so this week we’ve been California scheming. Take the infamous Highway 1 for its vertiginous coastal views, then hotfoot it inland to wine country. Luxury boutique hotel the Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County (Napa Valley’s chilled-out contender) awaits with its sip-worthy wining [...]
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Just like Cole Porter, we love the City of Light in the springtime… and we love boutique hotels in Paris. Hotel Sezz is the perfect place to enjoy the season: the fin-de-siècle façade gives way to industrial-chic interiors in couture-inspired colours (check out those Valentino-red carpets), and the Seine-side location makes for optimum sightseeing. Style: [...]
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Fancy whetting the wanderlust in your life? Then get hinting on our cheeky new Facebook app, guaranteed to galvanise your partner, posse or pals into travel action… If you’re hankering to be whisked away somewhere Smithy, just drop a hotel-hopping hint on Facebook and let Smith’s witty new app play Cupid. You can choose any [...]
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Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Last week, we sat down with Malin + Goetz co-founder Andrew Goetz to get the scoop on the stylish duo’s travel tips. We couldn’t let him off the hook, though, without getting a peek into their little black book of favourite on-the-road places to eat, drink, sleep and shop in Amsterdam, plus his top restaurants in [...]
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Posted in Amsterdam, Arts & culture, Eating & drinking, Europe, Insider interviews, Netherlands, travel, Travel tips, Worth getting out of bed for | No Comments »
This month, we explored the edenic eastern Algarve from our temporary home at quirky country house Fazenda Nova; after that, we lounged by the pool at Corsican beauty La Signoria. Once we managed to tear ourselves away from the sun, we were northward bound, off to hang out with a host of cool locals at [...]
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Posted in Australia, Berlin, Blue Mountains, Boutique hotels, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, London, Mexico, Mr & Mrs Smith, New hotels, News, Stockholm, travel, United Kingdom, United States | 1 Comment »
Friday, February 15th, 2013
As St Valentine briefly flitted in and out this week, we were reminded that one day dedicated to romance simply isn’t enough. So, why not extend the affair at a spot designed with passion in mind – luxury boutique Faena Hotel in sultry Buenos Aires? Style Seeing red Setting Waterfront Puerto Madero Why this week? Even if you came through [...]
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Posted in Argentina, Boutique hotels, Buenos Aires, Eating & drinking, Hotel of the Week, Mr & Mrs Smith, Spa, travel, Worth getting out of bed for | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
This month, we escaped to some dreamy island getaways, including U Palazzu Serenu, a hillside haven in Corsica; The Bulgari Resort, an Italian-inspired designer-den in Bali; and Soneva Kiri, a family-friendly beach resort on Koh Kood. In the Dominican Republic, a rainforest eco-retreat named Casa Bonita caught our eye, along with the chic shoreside casitas of [...]
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
We like to think we know how to spot what’s special about a city within moments of arriving there – not least in Italy, where last year we spent a lot of time scouring cobbled streets and Renaissance piazzas for secrets to share in our recent Italy hotel guide. Meet some like-minded spirits: founders of [...]
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Posted in Eating & drinking, Florence, Guest blogs, Italy, Shopping, Top 10s, travel, Travel tips, Uncategorized, Worth getting out of bed for | 2 Comments »
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
This week, we’re lusting after a lakeside stay with an excellent restaurant and rooms with watery prospects. Step forward Samling: a Lake District hideaway with crackling fires and a cracking menu – the hotel was even named ‘World’s Best for Dining’ at the recent Boutique Hotel Awards. Style A very English retreat Setting Lakeside wilderness Our favourite [...]
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Friday, November 9th, 2012
Eager to take your minibreaks to new heights? Book a spectacular treehouse hotel room at our best boutique spot of the week, Chewton Glen in the New Forest. With floor-to-ceiling windows and underfloor heating, the circular treehouse Loft Suites are the ideal spot for canoodling love birds, or for a luxurious child-friendly holiday hideaway… Style [...]
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Posted in family-friendly, Hampshire, Hotel of the Week, Mr & Mrs Smith, New Forest, offers, Smith & Family, Smith & Kids, spa hotels, travel | 3 Comments »