Tips from the T-List

It’s peak road-trip season and sun and scenic routes are on our minds, so this week we’ve been California scheming. Take the infamous Highway 1 for its vertiginous coastal views, then hotfoot it inland to wine country. Luxury boutique hotel the Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County (Napa Valley’s... (more...)

Bali’s nicknamed the island of love, and this week we’re setting the scene with L Hotel Seminyak. When the sunset views on the rooftop terrace and waterfall table for two get a bit too much, step out the door to sample Petitenget’s divine boutiques and lychee martinis. Style: Luxe, lively, lovely Setting:... (more...)

Just like Cole Porter, we love the City of Light in the springtime… and we love boutique hotels in Paris. Hotel Sezz is the perfect place to enjoy the season: the fin-de-siècle façade gives way to industrial-chic interiors in couture-inspired colours (check out those Valentino-red carpets), and the... (more...)

When it comes to appreciating the great outdoors, there are a multitude of destinations around the world which fit the bill, however, nowhere does it in quite as much style as Argentina. There’s a huge amount to see in this vast country, from waterfalls to wildlife, city streets to gaucho ranches,... (more...)

All-natural Australian skincare range Sodashi is the sweet-smelling product luring us to the award-winning spa at Wolgan Valley Resort in New South Wales’ Blue Mountains. Sumptuous but chemical free, these products have us smitten. We especially love Sodashi’s Jet Lag Recovery Travel Kit: it... (more...)

One of the benefits of using the services of an escorted tour when visiting a new country is that much of the hassle sometimes connected with travel may be eliminated, and you can enjoy the expertise of a professional guide. There are a huge range of escorted holidays to Vietnam from the UK and most... (more...)

As St Valentine briefly flitted in and out this week, we were reminded that one day dedicated to romance simply isn’t enough. So, why not extend the affair at a spot designed with passion in mind – luxury boutique Faena Hotel in sultry Buenos Aires? Style Seeing red Setting Waterfront Puerto... (more...)

Time away is precious, and we can’t help but want to fit it all in – spa treatments and surfing trips, premium pampering and paddle-boarding. So we’ve picked out shore-side spots for surf, spa and sun that strike the right balance between action-adventure and soul-soothing. And, for our... (more...)