IbizaBalearic Islands
Where to stay in Ibiza: 5 hotels for the quieter island
Choose between Dalt Vila, the rural interior, Es Vedrà and the north—with five independently vetted hotels and honest trade-offs.
23 August 2026 · 9 min read
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The things that actually decide a trip — where to stay, where to eat and when to go — from the editors who walk every destination.
PugliaItaly
Where to stay in Puglia: masserie and boutique hotels by area
Choose between the Valle d'Itria, the Adriatic coast and Salento, with four vetted hotels and a practical two-base itinerary.
20 August 2026 · 9 min read
MallorcaMandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra: inside Mallorca's newest luxury hotel
Mandarin Oriental opened its first Mallorca hotel in June 2026, on the Punta Negra headland near Portals. Here's what to know — the setting, the rooms, the restaurants (Matsuhisa included) and how it compares.
25 July 2026 · 9 min read
TuscanyItaly
Where to stay in Tuscany: the best countryside hotels, castles and villas
An editors' guide to where to stay in Tuscany — how the Val d'Orcia, Chianti, the Maremma and Florence differ, and the restored castles, farms and villas our editors rate in each.
25 July 2026 · 11 min read
GreeceCyclades
Where to stay in the Greek islands: Santorini, Mykonos and Folegandros
An editors' guide to where to stay in the Cyclades — how Santorini, Mykonos and Folegandros differ, and the small, design-led hotels our editors rate on each.
25 July 2026 · 11 min read
PrioratWine Country
Where to stay in the Priorat: the best wine-country hotels
A complete guide to where to stay in the Priorat — which wine village to base in, the best hotels from five-star estates to family bodegas, the cellars to visit and when to go.
24 July 2026 · 8 min read
MenorcaBalearics
Where to stay in Menorca: the best boutique and agroturismo hotels
An editors' guide to where to stay in Menorca — the quiet Balearic. The best boutique, design and agroturismo hotels, how to choose between Ciutadella and Maó, the coves, and when to go.
3 July 2026 · 12 min read
Costa del SolAndalusia
Where to stay on the Costa del Sol: the best luxury hotels and areas
An editors' guide to where to stay on the western Costa del Sol — Marbella, Benahavís, Casares and Sotogrande. The best beachfront, golf and design hotels, how to choose your base, and when to go.
29 June 2026 · 12 min read
SpainRomantic
The most romantic escapes in Spain: where to go for two
From clifftop white towns to candlelit farmhouses, vineyards and Atlantic beaches — a hand-picked guide to the most romantic places in Spain for a trip for two, and where to stay in each.
28 June 2026 · 13 min read
MallorcaAdults-only
Adults-only Mallorca: the best grown-up hotels and escapes
A cluster of adults-only hotels that trade kids' clubs for serenity, design and serious food — from a mountain wellness retreat to a fortress on the bay. The island's best grown-up boltholes.
24 June 2026 · 7 min read
MallorcaTramuntana
The Serra de Tramuntana: a complete guide to Mallorca's most beautiful corner
Olive terraces, hidden coves and honey-stone villages along Mallorca's UNESCO mountain range — the villages, drives and walks, and the country hotels that make the most of it.
24 June 2026 · 8 min read
MallorcaGuide
Where to stay in Mallorca: the best hotels and areas, by our editors
A complete editors' guide to where to stay in Mallorca — the best areas and hotels for mountains, the city, the beaches and total quiet, plus when to go and how long to need.
24 June 2026 · 9 min read
Costa BravaBaix Empordà
Where to stay in the Baix Empordà: the best areas and hotels
A complete guide to where to stay in the Baix Empordà — coast or countryside, the best coves and masia hotels, the medieval villages, and when to go.
23 June 2026 · 9 min read
Costa BravaBegur
Begur and its coves: a complete guide to the Costa Brava's prettiest corner
A hilltop castle town and a string of turquoise coves below it. The best beaches, where to stay, how to get around and how to do Begur without the crowds.
22 June 2026 · 8 min read
EmpordàFood & Wine
The Empordà for food lovers: gardens, wine and great tables
Wild-flower cuisine, DO Empordà wines and farmhouse kitchens cooking what's in the garden. A complete gastronomic guide to Catalonia's quietly brilliant corner — and where to stay.
21 June 2026 · 8 min read