Hotels & Villas
Luxury hotels and villas around the world, reviewed and reported first-hand. I have stayed in, tested, and photographed exceptional properties across 135 countries — from overwater villas in the Maldives to design hotels in Europe and private island resorts in Indonesia. This section brings together two things: my honest, in-person hotel and villa reviews, and my curated coverage of the most exciting new hotel openings worth knowing about. Represent a hotel or villa? See how I review or work with me.
Singita Goes to the Delta: Eight Camps on Botswana’s Floodplains
Singita opens Elela on 11 December 2026 — eight circular camps raised above the Okavango floodplains inside a 175,000-hectare private concession, and the brand’s first
El Nido Lagen Cut Nine Rooms to Get Its Beach Back
El Nido Lagen Island Resort reopened after a 12-month renovation: 42 keys, 18 rebuilt overwater villas, a 200 m beach and rates from $1,425.
AYANA Komodo vs The Seraya Resort: Best Luxury Stay in Labuan Bajo?
AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach vs The Seraya Resort: 5-star mega resort vs private island boutique retreat. Comparing location, diving, and luxury vibes.
Double-Six vs The Oberoi Seminyak: Beachfront Luxury Comparison
Double-Six Luxury Hotel vs The Oberoi Seminyak: Modern suite luxury vs timeless serenity. Discover which Seminyak beachfront resort suits your style.
Four Seasons Jimbaran vs Six Senses Uluwatu: Luxury Villa Showdown
Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay vs Six Senses Uluwatu: Comparing oceanfront traditional villas vs dramatic cliffside luxury, dining, and spa experiences.
