North Sea Stroll

Frisian Farmhouse Hotels on the Isle of Sylt

We have a few things to apologize for in this story about Sylt, a laid-back, dune-swept island off the coast of Germany where pastoral traditions attract enormous wealth and celebrity.

Country House

Slightly Less Traditional UK Estate Hotels

You might not want to live in a very big house in the country, but surely you wouldn’t mind visiting one. Visit these enchanting examples, then. Even the boys in Blur would approve.

Wondrous Ride

Portugal’s Popularity Shows No Signs of Slowing

In this story you’ll meet fifteen Portuguese hotels recently added to our selection. You’ll also hear, once again, about the country’s seemingly never-ending tourism boom.

Life Well Lived

The Importance of Oscar Wilde and Hotels

If you learn anything today, you’ll learn just how significant Oscar Wilde is to the hotel industry. He is almost certainly the most celebrated guest of all time. These hotels are the proof.

High and Low #2

Small Hotels in Northern and Central Japan

From up in Hokkaido to down in Okinawa we’re calling out some of Japan’s delightful and highly detailed small hotels. This is part two, heading to the north.

High and Low

Small Hotels in Southern and Central Japan

From up in Hokkaido to down in Okinawa we’re calling out some of Japan’s delightful and highly detailed small hotels. This is part one, starting in the south.