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...
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The wild side to Wales: why Pembrokeshire should be on your UK summer staycation list
Thanks to its spellbinding stretch of National Park coastline, untamed sheep-grazed hills dotted with crumbling stiles and kissing gates, pretty market towns and quaint fishing...
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Warming wellness rituals: from hot stones to lava shells
Increasing the temperature of spa treatments by introducing an element of heat therapy works wonders for improving circulation, not to mention taking relaxation levels up...
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