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SWITZERLAND
A 10-day snow-filled itinerary across Switzerland’s swishest ski resorts, from Grindelwald to Gstaad.
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.
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.
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.
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
hotel spotlight
Bed down at Ballymaloe House, the birthplace of modern Irish farm-to-table cuisine in idyllic East Cork.
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
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.
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.