The historic Reef House has a colonial style and a romantic feel to it, with scarlet bougainvillea adorning the white exterior walls, and rooms bearing nautical touches. The hotel faces the palm-fringed sandy shore of Palm Cove. See the full post >

Set in 2.9 hectares of lush fauna and flora in Sentosa, this contemporary hotel offers airy rooms, all with balconies, away from the frenzy of nearby attractions – the likes of Universal Studios Singapore and S.E.A. Aquarium. Singapore’s largest spa, ESPA, is on its doorstep. See the full post >

In the heart of Hastings’ Old Town, you’ll find this 15th-century Tudor-beamed house hiding amid a charming collection of terraced cottages. Duck through the dinky front door and the boutique b&b’s interior feels like your own historic holiday home. Owner Brendan McDonagh is a tonic, too, as the live-in host. See the full post >

You don’t have to like whisky to love the low-key luxury and country house-party style (but with better food and service) offered here. Hidden in a walled garden next to the sea in an often overlooked corner of the Highlands, it’s one to seek out for those who appreciate life’s quieter pleasures. See the full […]

This small, family-run and well-priced three-star hotel has a low-key charm that befits its location close to the Gothic Sint-Gilliskerk (St Giles Church), in a quiet district just to the north of the historic centre of Bruges — off the beaten track, yet within easy walking distance of everything. See the full post >

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A fascinating journey through the nation’s most evocative historical sites See the full post >