Perched on the hillside of Azenhas do Mar, just 45 minutes away from Lisbon, Outpost Casa das Arribas is comprised of 6 different holiday homes. Having spent many summers in Lisbon, we have to say this was the perfect weekend getaway: a truly remote outpost, away from everyone and everything, standing there seemingly isolated on the cliff.

For Net-a-Porter’s annual Jet-a-Porter event– a celebration of the season’s vacation edit– the luxury e-tailer hosted the ultimate retreat at Amanzoe Resort Villas. So we asked Net-a-Porter’s ever-chic Global Buying Director, Elizabeth von der Goltz to share her highlights from the trip and her favorite spots in this majestic corner of Greece exclusively for Hotel Weekend. 

‘Over-tourism’ is a word you’ve probably heard thrown around recently. Many popular destinations around the globe are struggling to cope with an influx of tourists, yet we keep visiting the same places. It’s time to step off the beaten path and discover more of the world. We need to stop booking trips based on where our favourite Instagram influencers are flocking to and start thinking for ourselves.

After inheriting few of her grandmother's vintage pieces, Jess Hannah fell in love with jewelry. Her label J.Hannah is minimal, timeless and as her instagram bio says: “jewelry for how it should be worn: never taken off.” Based in Downtown Los Angeles, we asked Jess to give us a tour of her city through her eyes.

Sandra Sandor put Budapest on the map when she launched her highly coveted brand, Nanushka in 2006. Since then, Sandor has attracted celebrities and influencers with her line of chic, modern staples inspired by her hometown. Below, she shares her local’s guide to Budapest.

We at Hotel Weekend and Lucy Akin share a similar mindset: always living in a perpetual state of vacation.

The way in which hotels are advertising their ethical ethos is rooted in luxury travel. Yes, they are ticking all of the right boxes for recycling, sustainable cuisine, eco energy and sourcing everything from furniture to food locally – but they are using imagery and words usually associated with the higher end of the market. Fresh linen sheets, colourful vegetarian brunches, solar-powered outdoor rain showers and complementary morning yoga classes can now be found in a range of boutique hotels, for a variety of budgets. 

Brooklyn-based jewelry designer, Becky Zeijdel-Paz of Beck Jewels has become a fashion favorite for her whimsy line of tropical pearl jewelry. Her collection is inspired by both her life in New York City, and her upbringing in the laid back, dutch caribbean island of Curaçao which you can see glimmers of in her wanderlust-induced instagram feed. Below, she shares her favorite local haunts and secret spots.

It’s all too easy to get sucked into a bucket-list mentality when you’re travelling. If you’re visiting a place for the first time, everything from the guidebooks you read to your friend’s recommendations tells you to tick off a list of all the things you ‘have’ to see and do. Even if you’re trying to see an alternative side to your destination, you will still have a list of things you want to see and places where you want to eat. My suggestion: forget it all. – Cover photo by Andrea Swarz

One of the biggest obstacles to embracing a slower pace of travel is technology. How can you slow down and enjoy the moment when you are glued to your phone? Our smartphones have reinvented the way that we travel, making it easier to get around and research the places that we visit, but they are also hindering us, preventing us from truly letting go and unwinding.

Relaxing on a beach or enjoying a quiet getaway in a secluded cottage may seem like the only options for a slow holiday – but it’s possible to slow down your travels even if you are visiting a fast-paced location. Busy cities may not seem like the best choice for anyone looking for a tranquil getaway, but there are many ways that you can discover a different side to these hectic locations.

Cover Photo: Cecy Young

Travelling has become a race. Who can visit the most places, take the best photos and hop around the world in as little time as possible. It’s time that we stepped back a pace and remembered why we loved to travel in the first place. Cover photo: Andrea Swarz

Bali! How can a place on the other side of the planet feel so much like home? I go a lot and have a lot to share about it with you. Here are my favourite places and tips and tricks about the island.

The New York City based & Colombian raised photographer Camila Gutiérrez takes us to her last trip to Morocco, capturing the essence of this amazing country and its gorgeous colors.

One of the most fascinating trips I ever made. After having a difficult personal experience in my life, these trip was a mayor healing for my soul and pleasure to my eyes....

A ride to the Islas Marietas in Nayarit, Mexico would make your day. The combination of big rocks and clear waters is more than enough to be pleased. Tropical paradise...