To truly enjoy a destination, you need the best local tips from the most savvy luxury lovers. Luckily for us, we offer one-of-a-kind hotels that are proudly independent to ensure we have first-hand local knowledge to create unforgettable experiences. Here is a selection of curated articles that use our local knowledge as a guide to help your holiday become a tailored, luxury-packed adventure.
Itineraries
Every great trip starts with exceptional planning – fear not as SLH have done the hard work for you. Hit the road and explore one of our carefully curated luxury travel itineraries. From a coastal road trip through the South of France to luxury island hopping in Thailand – we’ve plotted the route so you can just take your pick…
Behind the brand
We’re a team that lives and breathes travel, with beautiful destinations and undiscovered locations constantly on our minds. Some of us prefer to go off-grid, under-the-radar, or off-the-beaten-track, while others get mistaken for locals at our old favourite haunts. Wherever we are in the world, or wherever we’re planning to go next, follow our journeys and pick up our insider knowledge along the way.
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.
Independent Minds: Leslie Kouhana & Kimberley Pariente, Maisons Pariente
With an ultra-chic collection of boutique boltholes in three of the most exclusive French destinations - Saint Tropez, Provence, and…
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Independent Minds: Thierry Teyssier, Dar Ahlam
Rebellious by nature, visionary hotelier Thierry Teyssier has thrown the traditional hospitality rule book out the window by adopting a…
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Independent Minds: Jeanette Mix, Ett Hem
Welcoming guests into the warm embrace of a well-loved home, Swedish owner Jeanette Mix has created an inimitable feeling of…
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Independent Minds: Pau Guardans, Único Hotels
Born and bred in Barcelona, the rich cultural heritage of the Catalan capital runs in the blood of Pau Guardans, owner of Único Hotels. With...
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An off-grid adventure in the Arizona desert
In search of some pre-winter warmth before the snow starts to fall in Chicago, SLH’s Barter Room Co-ordinator, Katrin Holtkott, ventures into the sun-soaked Arizona...
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4 winter sun hotspots for end of year escapes
If 2020 has left you feeling low in Vitamin D (and sea), we’ve sought out the sunniest spots to beat the winter blues and wanderlust...
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Independent Minds: Khin Omar Win & Brett Melzer, Gangtey Lodge
High-flying couple Khin Omar Win and Brett Melzer, the former founders of Balloons over Bagan, fell in love with the remote beauty of Bhutan on...
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An elemental escape in the UNESCO Dolomites
While holidaying with his wife in the UNESCO listed Dolomites, Kurt Offenhammer, SLH Director of Sales for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, was in his element...
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Independent Minds: Alex & Carrie Vik, Galleria VIK Milano
Creating a masterpiece takes time, and for Norwegian-American hotelier couple Alex and Carrie Vik, each individually designed room at Galleria VIK Milano is a work...
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25 of the best family-friendly boutique hotels to bring you back together
Without dwelling too much on the doom and gloom of lockdown life, this year has seen the separation of loved ones and kept many households...
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Independent Minds: Leslie Kouhana & Kimberley Pariente, Maisons Pariente
With an ultra-chic collection of boutique boltholes in three of the most exclusive French destinations – Saint Tropez, Provence, and Méribel – stylish siblings Leslie...
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20 of the world’s most stylish dog-friendly hotels
The year of the pandemic has also been the year of puppy love, with more of us turning to our furry friends for comfort than...
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Independent Minds: Jeanette Mix, Ett Hem
Welcoming guests into the warm embrace of a well-loved home, Swedish owner Jeanette Mix has created an inimitable feeling of informal elegance at her Arts...
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Back to nature bonding at Rawah Ranch
In search of some good old fashioned family time, Kenan Simmons, SLH Vice President of The Americas, headed to Glendevey on the Colorado-Wyoming border for...
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Independent Minds: Thierry Teyssier, Dar Ahlam
Rebellious by nature, visionary hotelier Thierry Teyssier has thrown the traditional hospitality rule book out the window by adopting a bespoke approach to each and...
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The Ultimate Europe Ski Guide: Alpine Edition
If the pandemic pressed pause on your summer holidays, and you’re not planning to go into hibernation this winter, ski season might just be the...
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Independent Minds: Alcide Leali, Lefay Resorts
Developing a unique “green identity” means creating a concept “for a few people which will benefit everyone,” according to Alcide Leali, CEO of the wellness-forward...
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Cagliari to Castiadas: an ode to Southern Sardinia
Often missed off the list of go-to Mediterranean islands, Sardinia is wonderfully wild and relatively unspoilt. Best enjoyed during shoulder seasons when the weather is...
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Independent Minds: Marie & Annica Eklund, Villa La Madonna
Bringing the best of Scandinavian style to old-school Italian glamour, the concept of ‘slow living’ comes naturally to these impossibly chic Swedish sisters, Marie and...
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Why the Italian Lake District should be on your post-lockdown radar
Abi Tottenham-Smith, SLH’s Head of Social Media, visited Northern Italy on a last minute escape in search of sunshine, pasta and Barolo wine. Staycation to...
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Picture Perfect: 10 of the world’s most Instagrammable boutique hotels
In a digital age in which more people are on some form of social media than not, postcards have given way to posts on the...
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Hotel of the Year 2020: Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda
From its verdant setting in a protected nature park, to its unique architecture inspired by private villas with annexed lemon-houses typically found in Upper Garda,...
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The Trailblazers of Boutique: SLH Award Winners 2020
Individual, intimate, and inspirational in every way, this year’s SLH Award Winners embody the very best of our independently minded portfolio of boutique hotels around...
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