As experts in family travel, we’re keen to encourage the input of every family member when it comes to holiday planning. So, we decided to ask a focus group of junior travellers about their family holiday preferences, including the accommodation they prefer to stay in while abroad. Forget five-star hotels; the results revealed that youngsters would much rather stay somewhere fun than fancy on holiday (think:
20th September 2024 - Hotels
Choosing the right place to stay can make or break a holiday, and everyone has their own criteria. Whether that be pool or spa (often both); right in the action or away from the crowds; or comfortable room or stellar views. But if you’re feeling adventurous, you can now find a whole host of hotels that offer something slightly out of ordinary; take to the water with a stay in a boatel, hunker down in a capsule hotel or head for the lofty heights of a treehouse.
29th June 2023 - Hotels
Walking holidays have undergone a remodel. Gone are the ramshackle refuges that have historically peppered Peruvian peaks, Italian alps and Norweigan fjords and in are tranquil treehouses, country cabins and luxury lodges complete with spas and outdoor hot tubs. We’re dubbing this luxury trekking trend ‘boot-iquing’, and it comes with a swathe of new and refurbished boutique hotels that line some of the world’s best walking trails and national parks.
23rd June 2023 - Hotels
For some, holidays start the moment they take their seat on the plane. For others, it’s the rush of air that greets them as they file off them. For us, it’s the feeling of slotting shiny keycards into hotel doors and laying eyes on our luxurious new bedrooms for the next few nights (think Kate Winslet’s reaction to Cameron Diaz’s LA mansion in The Holiday, but bigger). And when it comes to holidaying in Sweden, it’s hard not to contain squeals of delight at the sight of Scandi-chic treetop cabins and historic ice hotels.
7th April 2023 - Sweden Hotels
Most travellers know that Iceland’s landscapes are unusual and wonderfully wild. The country’s culture is not dissimilar, with fermented shark as their national dish, strong beliefs in elves, trolls and fairies, and even a Phallological Museum in its capital (maybe don’t google that one...). This wave of wacky washes over its hotels too, and some of the most unusual hotels in Iceland just so happen to be our favourites.
2nd March 2023 - Iceland Hotels
Getting back to nature at OasyHotel is just that – easy. Set on a 2,471-acre estate in the heart of Tuscany, surrounded by undisturbed forest, farmland, lakes and rivers, OasyHotel is where mother nature chose to really let her hair down. From its WWF affiliation and continual conservation research to its restaurant’s farm-to-fork philosophy and state-of-the-art eco-lodges, this privately family-owned retreat is strictly forward-thinking.
20th December 2022 - Italy Hotels
Will you stay at La Mamounia or the Royal Mansour? These two legendary hotels in the ‘Ochre City’ are well worth a visit, but which one will you choose for your Moroccan getaway? Escape to the bright lights of Marrakech and opt for accommodation that is the stuff of legend. Choose between La Mamounia, which has welcomed all the great and the good of politics, the elite and showbiz since 1925. Or make a beeline for Royal Mansour,
28th June 2022 - Morocco Hotels
Two things have become apparent over the course of this Great British Summer. Number one: the aforementioned ""summer"" has been deeply underwhelming; one minute we're baking in glorious sunshine and the next we're ducking for cover from torrential rain. Number two: Team GB has had an absolute stormer at the Olympics and we are positively worn out from all that staying up late, cheering and becoming emotionally invested in events no one actually understands (points race of the Omnium, anyone?
28th June 2021 - Hotels
Once an Original Traveller, Aman's Director of Sales for the UK and Scandinavia, Olga Pavlova knows all about what our clients look for in a luxury hotel. I sat down with Olga to get the inside track on all things Aman... What's the best Aman you've ever stayed in? This is like being asked to choose a favourite child! They all have something so unique and authentic to offer - but if I really, really had to choose it wouldn't be just one.
28th June 2021 - Hotels
We all know that during the summer months the Algarve is pretty hot, but things just got hotter in Quinta Do Lago. Queue drum roll please... This hotel opened in October 2012 and was voted in 2012 by the World Travel Awards the 'World's Leading New Resort', 'Europe's Leading New Resort' AND 'Portugal's Leading New resort'. Allow me to introduce the Conrad Algarve... So why is it so good? Well this newly built resort wowed me on every level.
28th June 2021 - Portugal Hotels
Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri The Shangri-La is blessed with possibly the best view in Abu Dhabi, looking across the water to the imposing Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The look here is understated Arabian (except for the huge gold leaf lobby), and in total there are 214 spacious and very tastefully designed rooms and suites with either balconies or terraces looking out over that view, and with marble bathrooms.
28th June 2021 - United Arab Emirates Hotels
D Maris Bay Following a year long renovation, D Maris Bay has re-opened its doors and is back with a vengeance. Located on the hillside in the Datça Peninsula, the D Maris is surrounded by pineforests, islands and volcanic mountains, and many of the rooms have views of the panorama, including of course the Aegean Sea. There are 194 rooms and suites, and most of the deluxe suites have a bathtub on the balcony, ideal for soaking up the spectacular views.
28th June 2021 - Turkey Hotels
Four Seasons Anguilla The Four Seasons Anguilla is among the best of the Caribbean luxury hotels, and on one of our favourite islands, too. The Four Seasons Anguilla spans two wonderful white sand beaches and 35 acres, and the eclectic but always stylish decor takes in everything from Balinese and African art to driftwood sculptures, all suffused with a sense of Miami cool. Accommodation is in rooms, suites, penthouses and villas with private pools so that families can have some privacy and stay well clear of honeymooners.
28th June 2021 - Anguilla Hotels
Hebridean Sky In the spring of 2016 a $6.5m refit transformed the 55 cabin Sea Explorer into the all new Hebridean Sky, one of the world's best small ships. Famed for her effortless elegance, high levels of comfort, experienced crew and adventure, the Hebridean Sky is the perfect remedy for someone looking for an escapade with a hint of luxury. The refurbishment welcomed a new Owners Suite with separate living room and bedroom areas, improved WiFi signal throughout the vessel and significant eco changes and waste disposal improvements to reduce the vessel's carbon footprint.
28th June 2021 - Antarctica Hotels
The Inn at English Harbour The Inn at English Harbour enjoys a delightful location on a wooded headland at the entrance of the historic English Harbour, one of the most picturesque parts of Antigua. Set amidst 19 acres of beautiful gardens looking over the Caribbean Sea on Antigua's south-western coast, The Inn at English Harbour strikes the perfect balance between Colonial charm and modern comforts.
28th June 2021 - Hotels
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