An epicentre of cutting-edge fashion, nightlife and dining, Sweden's beautiful capital is a magnet for those seeking a seriously hip city break. During the cooler months, you can don your chunky knits, embrace the Nordic vibe, browse winter markets and take in the historic docks and little islands that make up the unique cityscape.Hotel Riddargatan(…)
Located high in the mountains of Crete, 36 miles from Heraklion, the Delina Mountain Resort feels a world away from the popular beach resorts of the coast. Set in a secluded and peaceful 28-acre garden of herbs and indigenous plants, it's situated next to a peaceful lake and reveals dreamy views of the surrounding snow-capped(…)
Hotel Hospes Maricel’s combination of a 17th century palacio and eco-annexe gives this five-star retreat a serious wow-factor. Here on the water's edge just 10 minutes from Palma, Marjades terracing and Mediterranean-hugging archways mix with geometric lines for a thoroughly stylish stay.This is luxury of the highest order. Where else could you bask on a(…)
With a blissful location on Santa Eulalia Beach in Albufeira; the five-star Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa is a luxury retreat with elegant interiors and so many facilities that you wouldn't even need to leave the plush comfort of your hotel if you didn't want to.With an outstanding full-service spa occupying 1,200(…)
Frasers really is the picture of rural bliss. Owned by the very same Fraser family that founded the House of Fraser department store, it's a stylish, homely and intimate abode with only eight bedrooms. Set on a working farm at the end of a private drive and located in the depths of the Kent countryside(…)
A peaceful sanctuary, The Lakeside Hotel is based in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wootton on the Isle of Wight, between the towns of Ryde and Newport. The four-star hotel is perched delicately on the edge of a 20-acre tidal lake and among 17 acres of countryside with green banks, rolling hills and(…)
The original playground for the rich, Monaco is the mother of European glamour. A tumble of grand hotels and penthouse apartments between the Maritime Alps and the Mediterranean sea, it remains one of the chicest destinations for a long weekend.Columbus Monaco is located on the Avenue des Papalins in Monte Carlo and boasts coveted waterfront(…)
To start this exotic 10 or 14-night holiday, you’ll be whisked away to the four-star Ramada Jumeirah hotel in extravagant Dubai for three nights, before moving on to the Paul et Virginie Hotel in Grand Gaube on the heavenly island of Mauritius, for either seven or 11 nights. Between these two destinations you’ll enjoy the(…)
The five-star Hospes Palau de la Mar is a beautiful 19th century building in Valencia's central Eixample district. Classically designed in red brick with a grand entrance from the street, it's interior has received a bold and stylish renovation, with bright open plan spaces, a grand marble staircase, a courtyard made of wood and glass(…)
This 158-year old manor house in Madeira offers elegant rooms with private balconies, with views of the surrounding botanical gardens or the beautiful Bay of Funchal. The five-star Quinta da Bela Vista is surrounded by the magnificent landscape of the Island of Madeira, and is just one mile from the city of Funchal, making it(…)