To truly enjoy a destination, you need the best local tips from the most savvy luxury lovers. Luckily for us, we offer one-of-a-kind hotels that are proudly independent to ensure we have first-hand local knowledge to create unforgettable experiences. Here is a selection of curated articles that use our local knowledge as a guide to help your holiday become a tailored, luxury-packed adventure.
Itineraries
Every great trip starts with exceptional planning – fear not as SLH have done the hard work for you. Hit the road and explore one of our carefully curated luxury travel itineraries. From a coastal road trip through the South of France to luxury island hopping in Thailand – we’ve plotted the route so you can just take your pick…
Behind the brand
We’re a team that lives and breathes travel, with beautiful destinations and undiscovered locations constantly on our minds. Some of us prefer to go off-grid, under-the-radar, or off-the-beaten-track, while others get mistaken for locals at our old favourite haunts. Wherever we are in the world, or wherever we’re planning to go next, follow our journeys and pick up our insider knowledge along the way.
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.
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.
Independent Minds: Leslie Kouhana & Kimberley Pariente, Maisons Pariente
With an ultra-chic collection of boutique boltholes in three of the most exclusive French destinations - Saint Tropez, Provence, and…
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Independent Minds: Thierry Teyssier, Dar Ahlam
Rebellious by nature, visionary hotelier Thierry Teyssier has thrown the traditional hospitality rule book out the window by adopting a…
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Independent Minds: Jeanette Mix, Ett Hem
Welcoming guests into the warm embrace of a well-loved home, Swedish owner Jeanette Mix has created an inimitable feeling of…
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Inside an azulejos atelier: piecing together the past of Portugal’s iconic tiles
It is almost impossible to picture Portugal without imagining the colourfully-glazed, ceramic tiles which have decorated façades across the country since the 13th century. Azulejos...
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Independent Minds: Neil Kedward, Grove of Narberth
Wonderfully rustic and wholesome in style, the Grove of Narberth began life in the 15th century as a traditional Welsh longhouse owned by the Bailiff...
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Top boutique hotel picks in Portugal for a green list getaway
Culture as colourful as its iconic azulejos. Ruggedly beautiful beaches with a surf scene to rival California. Vast and verdant countryside dappled with vineyards and...
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May Hot List: 5 new hotels to have on your radar
We’ve all been pouring over that list this weekend plotting out potential trips, but if you were hoping for more, our new hotels lineup won’t...
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The ultimate summer staycation guide to the UK
Can you almost taste strawberries and cream? Is it socially acceptable to order Pimms now? Summer has never felt so long-awaited after over a year...
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Still waters run deep: discover the Italian Lake District
A 10-day itinerary taking you to the sunny shores of Italy’s Lakes – with stylish city stop-offs along the way Verdant vineyards laden with fruit,...
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A taste of holidays: 10 signature cocktail recipes from around the world
The first sip of an exotic cocktail is always a memorable moment on holiday. From piña coladas to passion fruit mojitos, there are some drinks...
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Independent Minds: Panayiotis Dactilidis, Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort
Set on Agios Ioannis beach facing the sacred island of Delos, there is something almost celestial about the dazzlingly whitewashed Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort....
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Madrid to Mallorca: a week of Spanish sunshine
A seven-day sun-soaked itinerary which swaps city breaks for Balearic island bliss There’s more to Spain than just sun, sea and sangrÃa. Swanky art districts...
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A seafood story: local fishing tales from Thailand
To truly get a taste of Thailand, you’ll need to go a little off-the-beaten-track. Though just a short boat ride away from Phuket, Koh Yao...
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Rise and shine: 10 boutique hotel bedrooms with beautiful views
A window to another world, waking up in a room with a view is one of the best simple pleasures about travelling. From sparkling sea...
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The simple pleasures of travel according to SLH INVITED Members
As part of our recent Seek Simplicity competition, we asked our INVITED Members about the simple pleasures you’ve missed most about travelling. The pandemic has...
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A kitchen garden oasis: dining in the desert with an Arizonan chef
Sustainable farming and localised food systems are essential ingredients for ensuring our planet’s overall health for future generations to come, which is why this Earth...
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Independent Minds: Aileen Martin, Culloden Estate and Spa
Though its ecclesiastical exterior emanates the grandeur of its illustrious past, Culloden Estate and Spa is all about unbuttoned, kick your shoes off and put...
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April Hot List: 4 UK hotels to have on your radar
As the UK slowly emerges from its national lockdown, there is a sense of springtime optimism in the air. Picnics are popping up a plenty,...
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See the world on two wheels: boutique hotels with bicycles
The wind in your hair. The sun on your face. The childish delight of a downhill slope. Going on a bike ride is undoubtedly one...
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A European summer in pictures
Slow, sun-drenched days spent beneath colourful beach parasols. Cooling dips in the sea, even cooler ice-creams in an array of flavours you can’t get at...
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What the SLH Team have missed most about travelling
All the while the pandemic has pressed pause on travel, it’s the little things we’ve missed most as a team. The smallest, simplest moments of...
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10 picture-perfect picnic ideas from around the world
As restrictions begin to ease on outdoor gatherings, picnic season is coming into full swing. If you’re planning to go alfresco this April, our top...
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Independent Minds: Andrea Spalletti, Villa Spalletti Trivelli
When it comes to hotels with heritage, Villa Spalletti Trivelli is a historic Roman residence quite unlike any other. Its aristocratic origins as a family...
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