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Venice to the Dolomites

SLH’s Social Media Manager Lucy Kell journeys from the lagoons of Venice to the snow-blanketed Dolomites with travel-loving tastemakers Callie Thorpe, Chrissy Rutherford, India Cardona and Natasha Ndlovu.

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SKI EDIT

Switzerland

SWITZERLAND

A 10-day snow-filled itinerary across Switzerland’s swishest ski resorts, from Grindelwald to Gstaad.

Hot Tubs

SKI & SPA

What better way to warm ski-weary muscles than a post-piste soak? Forget dancing on tables to high altitude tunes, this is by far the most relaxing way to après.

Switzerland

QUIZ

Feeling unsure about where to hit the slopes this season? Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn or a seasoned snow-lover in search of alpine adventures, we’re here to help you point your skis (or board) in the right direction – with a selection of cosy chalets, chic lodges and luxurious mountain retreats to choose from.

Gstaad

SKi In, Ski OUT

When it comes to ski holidays, convenience is one of the greatest luxuries – whether it’s direct access to the slopes, or an on-site ski shop and boot warming room.

Ski Hotels

GO OFF-PISTE

Seasoned skiers in search of the perfect powder conditions will know that Japan, New Zealand, and North America are some of the best places to go deep and steep.

ITINERARIES / 18 July 2023

Cape Town and the Garden Route: South Africa’s most scenic road trip

Take a walk (well, drive) on the wild side along South Africa’s Western Cape with Abi Tottenham-Smith and photographer Kira Turnbull.

ITINERARIES

INDEPENDENT MINDS

Whilst it’s true that great minds think alike, we believe that independent minds think the best. Our community of hoteliers is brimming with bold trailblazers, rule-breakers, and creative visionaries who bring their own sense of style and unique personalities to each and every property.

CITY GUIDES

ECO LUXURY TRAVEL

Ballymaloe House

hotel spotlight

Bed down at Ballymaloe House, the birthplace of modern Irish farm-to-table cuisine in idyllic East Cork.

Barracuda

Considerate collection

From a secluded all-suite retreat in Brazil’s balmy Bahia, to a honey-hued organic farming estate in Tuscany.

World Oceans Day

world oceans day

From reef restoration to plant-your-own coral projects, these Considerate Collection resorts are going beneath the surface of sustainability to protect the planet’s most precious natural resource.

FORESTIS

Considerate Collection

Celebrate International Day of Forests with these forest-forward hotels, from a summit-level spa hotel re-greening South Tyrol, to a rainforest-rejuvenating retreat in Costa Rica.

Kenya

safari holidays

How to take a responsible walk on the wild side with The Long Run.

ASK A LOCAL

As it’s the people that make the place, who better to ask your destination specific questions than the locals who live there? From Sicilian ice-cream artisans to a Sami moose whisperer, our hyper local guides will help take the tourist out of travel for a more authentic way to see the world.

ECO TRAVEL / 13 July 2023

Vila Planinka: the Slovenian eco-resort for a soothing Alpine retreat

Adeline Duff recharges her batteries with a nature-immersed stay at tech-free Vila Planinka in the mountains of Slovenia, swapping screens for pristine green valleys and star-strewn night skies.