Globetrotting beauty: Crème de la Mer brand aficionado Taj Giles shares her world view
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012Luxury skincare brand aficionado Taj Giles of Crème de la Mer shares her insider travel and beauty tips on the Smith Travel Blog
Top travel in Australia? Vote in the Gourmet Traveller Awards to win a trip to Shanghai
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012There’s nothing cookie-cutter about travel in Australia, with city breaks, coastal escapes and outback adventures all jostling for a place on your holiday itinerary. To help separate the wheat from the chaff, the Gourmet Traveller Awards seeks out and celebrates the best hotels and destinations down under, from soothing spa retreats to life-changing Outback adventures – such as [...]
Cowley Manor: hotel of the week
Friday, April 20th, 2012Spring’s a superb time to head for the hills. The changeable British weather won’t be a problem at Cowley Manor hotel in the Cotswolds: if the sun shines, there are acres of undulating English countryside in which to frolic… and if it rains, this boutique bolthole’s billiard room is the perfect place to hide out. [...]
Lucknam Park: hotel of the week
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Not decided what to do for Easter with your family yet? You’d better get cracking! (I know, but seasonal themes just lend themselves to awful punnery. You’ve been warned). So, to make sure your Easter is eggsellent (rather than rotten), we’ve brought you a last-minute child-friendly boutique stay that will make everyone – big or [...]
Five of the best Bali boltholes
Monday, January 30th, 2012Given the abundance of gorgeous getaways on Indonesia’s most popular island, deciding which are the best Bali boutique hotels is a tough gig. As ever, we’re happy to do the hard work for you, in the name of research. Just back from a recent tour of stylish Smith stays there, we’ve selected five top spots [...]
Spicers Canopy, Queensland: hotel of the week
Friday, January 27th, 2012In honour of yesterday’s Australia Day celebrations (for which our Melbourne team naturally took a day off in the sunshine, and laughed at their colleagues in London and NY while eating Samboy barbecue chips and Tim Tams), we bring you Spicers Canopy, a glorious glamping getaway in Australia’s Scenic Rim. Style Back to nature Setting [...]
Como Shambhala Estate, Bali: hotel of the week
Friday, January 13th, 2012January and detoxing go together like Brad and Angelina. Tis the season to give your body and mind an MOT, boosting wellbeing levels and booting those pesky bad habits into touch. So where better to kickstart those 2012 Brand New You resolutions, than at luxe private retreat Como Shambhala Estate in Bali, one of the [...]
Five stylish Asian spa hotels for a New Year detox
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012Whether you’re desperate for a New Year detox or just fancy some pampering as a January pick-you-up, Smith’s pick of five stylish Asian spa hotels should prove just the tonic. Lie back and let the masseur take the strain… 1: COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA Serious spa junkies swear by Como Shambhala Estate in Bali, [...]
Palais Amani, Fez: hotel of the week
Friday, December 30th, 2011How does an inexpensive week in sunny Fez, whilst learning a new skill, with a bit of pampering on the side sound? Yes, that’s what we thought… Have a look at Palais Amani riad in Morocco.
