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
We’re no slouches when it comes to seeking out the world’s most special stays, as you know, and this September sees lots of extra-fizz added to the cocktail of hotels we’re always so lovingly mixing…
Head-over-heels for Paris as ever, get your thrills from four new city slickers in the capital of romance: Le Royal Monceau [...]
With our gong from the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards 2011 for Best Website still shining proudly on the mantelpiece, here’s another hand-picked hotel star that helps make our collection great: Schoone Oordt in South Africa’s spectacular Garden Route & Winelands…
Style Tranquil Victorian homestead
Setting Foothills of the Langeberg Mountains
Why this week? This one-time B&B can [...]
As Singapore goes into event overdrive this September, the luxurious tropical setting and to-sigh-for spa treatments at Capella Singapore boutique hotel offer the perfect antidote to the super-charged city centre.
Style Clash of the centuries
Setting Southern Sentosa Island
Why this week? Always stylish Singapore has something for everyone this September. Formula 1’s finest roar into town on [...]
As another rainy August day keeps us in the UK indoors, we know of somewhere we’d rather be: a glittering isle off the coast of Italy, being pampered in the palatial surroundings of Capri Palace Hotel & Spa…
Style Alabaster chic
Setting Unspoilt Capri countryside
Why this week? Joining the likes of its L’Olivo restaurant and the Il [...]
Looking for a Euro destination that blends buzzy city culture with sun-kissed beach life and some kooky castles? Portugal’s cool capital Lisbon is the ideal good-time getaway, with a serious cake habit on the side.
When Smith lived it up in Lisbon recently, we found our slice of daily heaven in the form of pastéis de [...]
So, where to find the best breakfast in Sydney? Breakfast in a stylish boutique hotel bed is not something we’d ordinarily turn our noses up at, but sometimes, you fancy a change of scene with your sunny-side-ups. So (ever thoughtful), Mr & Mrs Smith have ventured beyond the bedroom to scout out Sydney’s best breakfast [...]
A big part of Australia’s appeal is its world-famous wildlife, from capering kangaroos to cuddly koalas and kooky kookaburras. So, we couldn’t help but share our latest find at eco-chic retreat Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa (left) in the Blue Mountains near Sydney: four albino wallaroos.
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 [...]
Summertime in Britain demands a good picnic and at this week’s prize-scooper, The Olde Bell Inn in Berkshire, you’ll get more than a selection of cold cuts. Try a fully fledged outdoor kitchen, manned by chefs who know how to cook up fine-dining feasts alfresco…
Style Inn-keeping with tradition
Setting Thames riverside village
Why this week? The kitchen [...]
Smith has just returned from a trip to India, where we discovered a bevvy of boutique hotels in Delhi, including the elegant Aman New Delhi. This handsome hotel is within striking distance of the city’s most fascinating monuments, so we slipped in a spot of sightseeing in Aman’s customised auto rickshaw.
One of Delhi’s most [...]
