When we embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, we want to find places that match this energy and help us look deeper. If you are currently in this mindset and wish to travel, we suggest visiting Big Sur and staying at Ventana.

Stay at one of Bali’s most beautiful best-kept secrets: Villa Merci, a four bedroom luxury villa located in Umalas between Seminyak and Canggu.

Pack your bags and get ready for a trip to the Skeleton Coast. Yes, we’re going to Namibia! Witness a diversity of landscapes while staying in the secluded Shipwreck Lodge. You can marvel at a sunset in the middle of the desert dunes or escape to the beach and fish your lunch.

What to do when you would love to go on safari but don’t want to compromise your comfort? Book a stay at Jack’s Camp, a place that combines the first-class amenities – luxurious tents with ensuite bathrooms – with top notch tours guided by the most knowledgeable experts.

Nestled between the beautiful Western Cape Mountains, Babylonstoren offers guests a chance to become immersed in nature while enjoying all the amenities of a luxury hotel. From scenic drives around wine country to revitalizing sessions at the Spa, this newly restored South African farmhouse caters to all tastes.

Named “One of the sexiest hotels in America” by The New York Times, it is no surprise that Korakia Pensione is a popular get-away for the hottest actors, photographers, writers and producers.

Only a short distance away from Cassis, Avignon and Gordes, this former home-turned B&B sits at the foot of Mont Ventoux and is doted with privileged views of the Provençal hillside. The hotel’s design appeals to the rustic simplicity of country life, making ample use of white, wood and stone-colored tones.

Surrounded by pine, orange and lemon trees, this family-owned hotel outside the center of St. Tropez hearkens back to the glory days of the French Riviera.

Perched on the edge of the world, this oceanfront cottage in Lettes Bay Tasmania was built for those of us with a romantic disposition, and a penchant for dramatic sights. Australian designer Sarah Andrews turned what was once a dilapidated shack into the Instagram worthy property it is now, furnishing the house with an eclectic mix of antiquities – from portraits to sailing gear –that make its interiors as mesmerizing as the landscapes outside. Use it as a home base to explore the vast expanse of Tasmanian wilderness or stay in, fireside, and contemplate the water with a cup of hot brew in hand.

We peel away from the town of El Gastor until the winding cobbled streets become a whitewashed anomaly in the vast, arid landscape. Finca La Donaira sits atop 1700 acres of biodynamic farmland referred to as La Dehesa Biodinamica, an eco retreat of discreet luxury that uses nature as a tool for education, urging contemplation about our role in the natural world.

Mèlisses is a slice of heaven where you can fully experience the character of this island and its discreet charm. This beautiful b&b overlooking the sea is the dream come true of Allegra Pomilio: photographer, food & travel writer and the beating heart of Mèlisses, who decided to transform her family's Greek residence into a perfect fusion of hospitality.

Nestled in the rural town of Pórtol, Mallorca the lovingly Casa Balandra is the ultimate home away from home in the island. But Casa Balandra is more than just a stay, it’s a culture. With the goal of embodying “la buena vida” lifestyle: slow, indulgent , and simple.

Casa la Distancia is nestled on the hill overlooking Playa Mermejita and Punta Cometa, the southernmost point in the state of Oaxaca. The home is also a short walk from Playa Rinconcito in Mazunte. While the house is just a short walk to these three beaches, once on the home’s expansive wooden deck, overlooking the tree canopy and the coastline, you truly feel alone in nature. In late July, butterflies abound, fluttering above the canopy. Dozens of different birds fly past each day, singing their respective songs, and the ocean waves are not far in the distance.

Nestled in the middle of Begur town and a stone throw’s away from the most awe inspiring calas of the Costa Brava, lies the refined and ultra-cool new hotel La Bionda. The building, originally from the XVII century, was beautifully reimagined and redesigned by Quintana Partners and owner Carla Lloveras.

With the goal of reminding their guests what freedom of soul and spirit feels like, The Surfrider is the place where California dreams come true. Check in to this 20-room hotel for the ultimate surf retreat getaway, family staycation or even posting up to work-from-hotel.

Situated just 75 km outside of Madrid, is the ideal weekend escape. After being on lockdown for more than four months this was our first mini-break. We were dreaming of a countryside getaway that was close to home yet felt like a whole different universe.

With jet lag setting in after a four hour drive from Colombo airport, our early morning arrival at PALM was a little blurry but I do remember feeling at home straight away - perhaps it was the juice laced with vodka (recommend this to anyone struggling with timezone trickery), or maybe it was owner the Miriam, her smile and the fact that she let us snooze uninterrupted on cushions whilst she quietly fast-tracked our cabana.

Set in the heart of Copenhagen’s historic quarter you will find Hotel Sanders. Founded by Danish ballet dancer Alexander Kølpin in 2017, the hotel mirrors its sumptuous surroundings: the Royal Danish Theatre and the Opera House. Sanders is all about simple elegance, and even if it counts with 54 rooms, each space feels very personal and unique - an “at home” feeling while in Copenhagen.

To understand how wonderful Killiehuntly Farmhouse is, you’ll first have to understand how wonderful Scotland is. It’s not a destination that sings and shouts to grab your attention. The clumps of heather and lochs filled with turquoise water exist quietly; the snow topped mountains and dark forests need no fanfare. The people are kind, the landscape is generous, and every adventure spent in Scotland is an honest and uncomplicated one. The Highlands, in particular, hold a special kind of magic. Caught on the wrong day, the weather is unforgiving and the icy winds can be cruel but when in a good mood, you’re rewarded with sunsets that stretch into the night and scenery like no other.

Once home to landscape designers Eric Ossart and Arnaud Maurières, Dar al Hossoun was originally a treasure trove filled with green riches gathered by the masters of dry gardens. Maybe you’re headed to the Honey Road or a keen botanist in search of the rare and exuberant, either way Dar al Hossoun is a lush, South Moroccan labyrinth to stay lost in.