Tissa’s Inn is a quietly luxurious boutique hotel with heritage ambience located in a handsome villa in the centre of Fort Kochi. The small property, kept all in white and furnished with an amazing collection of antiques, emphasises uncluttered, elegant simplicity, and is perfect for couples. See the full post >

Spice Fort, located in the heart of Fort Kochi, is a heritage boutique hotel offering 27 well-appointed rooms with a funky, contemporary edge. The 140-year-old eco-friendly property has been beautifully restored in strong red tones, has a large pool and is a major supporter of the Kochin Biennale. See the full post >

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Many visitors to Cochin stay in intimate family home-stays and Sajhome is clearly one of the best. This bright and clean b&b, run by Mr Saj and his wife and daughters, offers compact but smart rooms and provides Keralan hospitality along with home cooking close to the heart of historic Fort Kochi. See the full […]

Koder House, right on the beach in Fort Kochi, is a rambling, slightly musty heritage hotel that once served as the home of one of Kerala’s most illustrious Jewish families. The handsome three-story building offers just six massive rooms as well as some decent Keralan and Italian cuisine. See the full post >

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Here’s a refreshing antidote to Sardinia’s sun-and-sea image; a luxurious mountain retreat that mixes rustic chic with inspiring views and fabulous food. Outdoors addicts will feel at home here, but you don’t need to step outside the well-equipped grounds to appreciate the island’s natural charms. See the full post >

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With its sleek, contemporary interiors and seaside location, this is every inch the hip beach hotel. It was originally built in 1910 as a restaurant for the archaeologists excavating Empúries – Catalonia’s answer to Pompeii – next door. The hotel also has a superb, deservedly acclaimed restaurant. See the full post >