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…
Find out more »
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…
Find out more »
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…
Find out more »
436 articles found, displaying page 1 of 22
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...
Find out more »
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...
Find out more »
The ultimate Athens city guide
From ancient history to contemporary culture Classical architecture and awe-inspiring archaeological sites. A thriving arts and crafts scene brimming with bold murals, pottery workshops, and...
Find out more »
Boutique hotel upgrades: 15 fresh-out-of-lockdown looks
Though Covid-19 forced hotel closures worldwide, some forward-thinking properties have used their time wisely over the past year to fine tune their already luxurious offerings....
Find out more »
Independent Minds: Leopold Botteri, San Canzian Village & Hotel
The unmistakably Mediterranean scent of olive trees hangs in the air at San Canzian Village & Hotel, where hints of co-owner Leopold Botteri’s history as...
Find out more »
March Hot List: 5 new hotels to have on your radar
The world is slowly but surely beginning to open up again, and we’re feeling a renewed sense of optimism for international holidays on the horizon....
Find out more »
How to ski Lake Placid like an Olympian with Andrew Weibrecht
North America’s ski scene has more than its fair share of big names – the likes of Utah, Colorado, and Whistler immediately come to mind....
Find out more »
Independent Minds: Markos Chaidemenos, Canaves Oia Santorini
Carved into the volcanic cliffs of Greece’s most popular island destination, the Chaidemenos family saw something special in a set of 17th-century caves, once used...
Find out more »
Travel with Yoga: 5 easy poses you can do at home
Yoga practice, for any length of time, at any level, is a wonderful way to take care of your health – which has perhaps never...
Find out more »
Fjord farm-to-table: savouring the slow life in Norway
Cultivating the land and traditions of their Viking ancestors has been the way of life for charming couple Inger Anne and Bjørn Tolaas, who have...
Find out more »
The ultimate Bath city guide
From Roman spa town to Bridgerton blockbuster Elegant Georgian architecture. Spa waters in-style since the Roman era. Rocking indie culture and rolling countryside, where you...
Find out more »
Independent Minds: Mario Faro, Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges
Planting a seed which started on the slopes of Mount Etna with a Mediterranean nursery of citrus plants has since blossomed into a nature-inspired collection...
Find out more »
The science behind the spa: high-tech treatments from 10 wellness hotels
If you’re feeling a treat-yourself trip is long overdue, taking a ‘health holiday’ as your first step into the post-pandemic world of travel makes perfect...
Find out more »
A taste of la dolce granita from Sicily
For Sicilian father and son ice-cream artisans Orazio and Dario Condorelli, the semi-frozen granita is not simply a sweet treat, but a local ritual which...
Find out more »
Independent Minds: Tirawan Taechaubol, Cape & Kantary Hotels
Keeping the local community close to the heart of her wellness-focused hotels, including exclusive island retreats Cape Fahn and Cape Kudu, Tirawan Taechaubol offers an authentically Thai...
Find out more »
Forest bathing and tree therapy: where to spa with nature
It has now been almost a year spent in some form of lockdown for many of us around the world, with limited time to enjoy...
Find out more »
10 of the best afternoon teas in the UK
Is there a more quintessentially British way to spend an afternoon? Whilst we’re not here to settle the cream-or-jam-first debate, there’s no arguing with these...
Find out more »
A local guide to cycling in Provence
A rolling landscape of scented lavender fields, olive groves, and pine forests, with a smattering of honey-hued villages and cobblestone streets bathed in the beautiful...
Find out more »
Inspirational quotes from women changing the way we travel
To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, here are a few words of wisdom from some of the independently minded women behind our brand. From...
Find out more »
Independent Minds: Martone Family, Magna Pars L’Hotel à Parfum
Housed within the family’s former perfume factory in Milan’s trendy Tortona district, the Martones have distilled the luxury experience of a private Italian home to...
Find out more »