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Inside Bali: Seminyak’s best bars
For the ultimate Bali bar crawl, we recommend heading to chic shoreside Seminyak, playground of the Indonesian island’s style set. On a recent hotel-hunting jaunt, we checked out some of Seminyak’s...
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Looking good, East London: 2012 Olympic Games projects in focus
London. You might have noticed she’s up to something. Not just when it comes to rain, either. The English capital has been sprucing herself up for a while now in preparation for London 2012 and the...
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Neil Perry Q&A: we ask the questions
High-flying Rockpool chef Neil Perry spends almost as much time on the road as he does at home in Sydney. That’s what happens when you you have restaurants in three Australian states – Rockpool on...
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Insider travel tips: chef Neil Perry
Acclaimed Sydney-based chef Neil Perry recently shared his insider travel tips with Smith. Now, to mark the launch of his new book Easy Weekends (Murdoch Books, AU$50), he spills the beans on his...
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Alila Villas Soori, Bali: hotel of the week
Far from the madding crowd of Kuta, dreamy designer den Alila Villas Soori hotel in Bali is on the wild, less visited south-west shores of the island. Languishing between verdant rice paddies and a...
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Lyall Hotel, Melbourne: hotel of the week
In Melbourne‘s fashionable South Yarra, Lyall Hotel and Spa is a classy cocktail of sleek rooms, sensual day spa and chic bistro-cum-bar. It’s the go-to destination for a swathe of stars – Gwen Stefani...
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Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, Chiang Rai, Thailand: hotel of the week
Escape the ennui of the everyday with a dose of the extraordinary at Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa in Chiang Rai. Perched in the jungle hills of northern Thailand, the hotel boasts gorgeous...
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Malin + Goetz Q&A: behind the scenes
Stylish, hardworking, easy on the eyes and often found in the world’s best bathrooms: like their products, the dynamic duo behind Malin + Goetz skincare is very well-travelled. So, we just had to sit...
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Malin + Goetz: secret travel address book
Last week, we sat down with Malin + Goetz co-founder Andrew Goetz to get the scoop on the stylish duo’s travel tips. We couldn’t let him off the hook, though, without getting a peek into their little...
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Inside London #14: Swarovski Crystallized
With rain-soaked pavements and throngs of unsmiling shoppers, shopping in London can be less than pleasant without some insider knowledge. But we’re here to help: just two umbrella-dodging minutes from...
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The Smith extra: cocktail masterclass at the Kensington Hotel in London
As our globe-trotting readers will know, there’s an exclusive Smith extra waiting for you at all our luxury boutique hotels around the world, thanks to our free Mr & Mrs Smith membership. But...
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Summer in the city: New York’s rooftop highs
As the summer temperatures climb, so do New Yorkers. Top floor gardens, breezy cocktail lounges and dreamy rooftop pools provide the ultimate oasis high above the steamy streets below. With that, here...
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Soho House New York: hotel of the week
There’s no bad time to go to New York City, but we’ll vouch for summer as an especially good time to go when you have a rooftop pool (told you we loved rooftop bars and activities) as gorgeous – and...
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Top 10: last-minute European summer stays
Still on the lookout for that ever-elusive summer sunshine? Get ready to slip into your sarong and slap on your factor 15: here’s our shortlist of 10 boutique hotels in Europe that still have room for...
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Travel gallery: Bali
Looking for a reason to plan a trip to beguiling, bountiful Bali? As always, the Smiths are at your service… we dispatched our intrepid Emma Christie to explore the rivers, forests and temples, as...
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Postcard from Sonoma: sip, sup and paddle
Top-flight wineries, hyper-local fare, outdoor pursuits (river kayaking, anyone?), lush landscapes and the romance-reviving Farmhouse Inn all in one easy-to-reach spot seems too good to be true, right?...
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Chambers, New York City: hotel of the week
Midtown Manhattan is certainly convenient for a New York City stay, but, as neighbourhoods go, it’s not considered the most cutting edge. Well, that was until the sleek Chambers hotel dropped in to add...
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Last call for summer: American Labor Day escapes
Summer was breezing right along until we realised that August is already more than half over and Labor Day – the American long weekend holiday that signals the end of summer (this year August...
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New for September: Smith hotels in Japan, Marrakech, Barcelona and beyond…
We have something we’re very excited to show you… our very first handpicked hotels in Japan! Meet Beniya Mukayu in Kanazawa (bottom right), the Park Hyatt Tokyo (below) – yep, the one where Scarlett...
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Dylan, Dublin: hotel of the week
From the historic streets and architecture to just enjoying the craic and a pint of the black stuff, Dublin has it covered. Dylan offers guests a stylish and comfortable base to explore Ireland’s fair...
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