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A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
Review: Simpson House Inn, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Tucked within a secluded acre of manicured gardens in Santa Barbara, Simpson House Inn has long set the benchmark for American hospitality....
Review: St. Ermin’s Hotel, Westminster, London, UK
There’s something rather secretive about St. Ermin’s Hotel in London. Long before it became a refined refuge for global…...
Why August and September are Ibiza’s most iconic months
There is a case to be made that nobody should visit Ibiza in July. Not because July is bad, but because the island saves its best self for...
Why September is the month nobody books their villa for (and probably should)
Ask most people when they’d book a villa in the Mediterranean and you’ll get the same answer: August. Sometimes July, if they’re trying to...
London hit list: Summer edition
As a series of heatwaves unfurled across the capital, residents ventured out of their warm homes in search of exciting and cooling summer...
The 5 most impressive features you’ll find on modern superyachts
Most people think of a superyacht and picture the obvious things. A huge boat. Expensive interiors. A crew waiting around. That’s only part...
5 reasons Wiltshire deserves more than a day trip
Wiltshire doesn’t quite fit anywhere. It leans into the Cotswolds on one side and the West Country on the other, and yet it never reads as...
Review: Hotel Mediterraneo, Sorrento, Italy
Sorrento is the almost-unreal clifftop town, standing as the proud gateway to the Amalfi Coast. When God authored beauty, it was surely...
Luxury wellness and plant-based paradise on Koh Samui
As the second largest Thai island, Koh Samui has something for everyone, from simple guest houses and hostels to luxury resorts and...
Day hiking the Southern Lakes: How far you can get without a tent
There’s a version of experiencing New Zealand’s Southern Lakes that involves booking a guided walk, staying in huts for a few nights and...