Category: Where to Stay

Praia de Santos Luxury Guesthouse, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, The Azores

If you’re looking to experience a minimalist but luxury lodging in Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel, then the Praia de Santos luxury Guesthouse should be your first choice. With large, stylish suites, many of which overlook the coast of Sao Miguel or the guesthouse’s chic pool area, this is a […]
Atlantic Luxury Heritage Villa, Pico Island, The Azores

The ultimate platinum experience in Pico, the Atlantic Heritage Luxury Villa is maverick in the sense that it is one of very few ultra high-end private villas in the Azores. The luxury private villa experience will certainly pave the way for high quality, eco-conscious visitors who have a voracious appetite […]
Porto Pim Bay Apartments, Horta, Faial Island, The Azores

Unrivaled in location, style and functionality, the Porto Pim Bay Apartments are THE choice accommodation when visiting Horta on the island of Faial. We loved the elegant and highly functional wood that features throughout the apartments – covering the floors and the walls – and allows for the apartments to […]

Casa do Majgino B&B, Olhao, Algarve, Portugal

As this quirky B&B only has two rooms, be sure to book in advance! The owners, Maj (Maya) and Gino are some of the zaniest and most awesome hosts to be found in Olhao, if not the Algarve. The B&B is stylish, furnished with eclectic art and featuring an imposing […]
Roseate House Hotel, Kensington, London

The prettiest boutique hotel in a row of period buildings just off Lancaster Gate and a hop, skip and a jump from Hyde Park, Roseate House Hotel is a veritable classic. Situated in pretty Westbourne Terrace, it boasts associations with John Constable and Oscar Wilde and comprises three mid-19th century […]
Villa Cassuto, Livorno, Tuscany

Visiting Tuscany wouldn’t be complete without spending a few days in Livorno and meandering along the Etruscan wine and olive oil coast trail. We were fortunate to discover and to stay at Villa Cassuto, a very special property that would delight the cultured traveller with a taste for all things […]

From West to East: The South Of France

From the lazy Languedoc to the glamour of Monaco The French coast is a long stretch (roughly 552 kilometres) that offers various exciting activities, styles of gastronomy, oenology, and lifestyles. We travelled from the languorous vineyards in the Languedoc, to the buzzing Monegasque coast and we’ve cherry picked some of […]
Pastis Hotel, St. Tropez, France

Pastis….the epitome of cool and without a doubt the best boutique hotel in St. Tropez. That is, if you’re able to get a room. The hotel has only 10 suites so guests are welcome on a first come, first serve basis. If cool art and even cooler owners are you’re […]
Domaine de Fontenille, Provence, South of France

Perhaps you need a weekend break or perhaps you’re looking for indulgence – either way, temptation will lead you to the gates of Domaine de Fontenille…. You may have seen the iconic film ‘A Good Year’ starring Russell Crowe and Marrion Cotillard, and dreamed of a Provencale escape. If […]

La Bastide Rose, Avignon, Provence, France

Bastide Rose – the personal touch If you like your hotels a little bit quirky and loaded with charm, then head to La Bastide Rose. La Bastide Rose is many things at the same time: an art sanctuary, a sprawling estate, a hub for business meetings and avid gourmands and […]