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Volcano-proof travel? Take the train
The geological antics of the last few days have had us all scrambling around in search of alternative modes of transport.* When the skies are out, man has no choice but to turn to the seas, roads and...
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Safari news: albino wallaroos wow at Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa
A big part of Australia’s appeal is its world-famous wildlife, from capering kangaroos to cuddly koalas and kooky kookaburras. So, we couldn’t help but share our latest find at eco-chic retreat Wolgan...
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The ride of your life: London to Paris by night
Earlier this month, the rather foolhardy amazing Andrew Diprose (art director of Wired and he behind the gorgeously illustrated cycling journal The Ride) undertook Le Jour de France, a sponsored ride...
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Travel gallery: Bay of Fires Lodge & Walk in north-east Tasmania
Unique in the Smith collection, Bay of Fires Lodge & Walk in north-east Tasmania combines a stay at a boutique eco-retreat with an inspiring two-day guided trek along one of Australia‘s iconic...
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Spicers Canopy, Queensland: hotel of the week
In honour of yesterday’s Australia Day celebrations (for which our Melbourne team naturally took a day off in the sunshine, and laughed at their colleagues in London and NY while eating Samboy barbecue...
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New for March: Smith hotels in the Bahamas, Peru, Cambodia, Fiji and Dorset
We’ve criss-crossed the globe this month to add to our hand-picked hotel collection. We’re thrilled to welcome the very first Smith hotels in the Bahamas and Peru, as well as some new hot stays in...
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Luxury Swag Camp, Blue Mountains: hotel of the week
Less hotel of the week, more ‘Bush & Breakfast’ of the week – if struggling with a tent holds no appeal but you still fancy the idea of communing with nature, pitch up at Luxury Swag Camp, an...
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Blue is the new green: get in the swim and help save our oceans
With holiday season upon us, it’s all we can do to tear our eyes away from dreamy photos of coral-fringed atolls, powder-white sand, stupendous dive sites and clear waters in 50 shades of blue. But...
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Amangani, Jackson Hole: hotel of the week
It’s all downhill from here. Or at least that’s the case at Amangani, a three-storey sweep of sandstone and redwood in the Rocky Mountains, with postcard-perfect views of snowy peaks, and easy access...
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El Silencio, Costa Rica: hotel of the week
This week we’re in the mood for acres of untamed rainforest, secluded natural pools and heavy doses of yoga and smoothies. Since there’s no place better for some tropical rejuvenation than Costa Rica,...
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Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown: hotel of the week
Alpine vistas, warm fires and ski slopes have been captivating us this week – time to plan a holiday to a winter wonderland packed with outdoor adventures, where the chef champions local New Zealand...
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Travel gallery: Areias do Seixo hotel in Portugal
Lately we’ve been daydreaming about Portugal. We’ve fallen a little bit in love with Areias do Seixo: an easy hour’s drive from Lisbon, right on the coast, it’s the sort of laid-back and breezy...
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H2 Hotel, Healdsburg: hotel of the week
The ink-black Sangiovese, regal purple pinot noir and the plump pearl of a chardonnay… we’re all about the mighty grape this time of year. So we’re off to the California wine country for a stay at H2...
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Secret Bay, Dominica: hotel of the week
It’s the perfect time of year to sneak off to the Caribbean without the crowds. And, just to add to that delicious no-one-else-in-the-world-but-you-two thrill, make for the aptly named Secret Bay...
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Top 10 eco hotels: the Smith Awards shortlist
They’re a good start, but you’ll need more than energy-saving lightbulbs and some garden-grown greens to be truly considered ‘eco-friendly’ these days. The hotels battling for the Eco Award in the...
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Behind the scenes at Francis Ford Coppola’s Belizean eco-retreat
Last week, we caught up with one of the team members behind director Francis Ford Coppola’s luxury eco-escape, Blancaneaux Lodge, a collection of cabanas in the majestic jungle-clad mountains. Here you...
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Travel trends survey: the results
As I pointed out on the Smith Travel Blog not long ago, we’ve spent the past few weeks conducting a wee survey into what people plan to do about their holidays now that the banks have turned our gold...
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Yoga, chocolate and Caribbean bliss
Mmm, a yoga holiday in Grenada. And loads of chocolate. No, I’ve not eaten one too many liqueur chocolates, I’m at Laluna. It’s all very well treating ourselves to a few days in a stylish boutique...
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The Old Surgery’s recipe for lemon chicken
It might seem a little tenuous linking a recipe to a stylish self-catering stay in the Cotswolds. But not only is Nigel Stengard-Green one half of the husband-and-wife team behind the latest addition...
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Good for your environment
Just in time for World Environment Day on 5 June 2009, a new eco decorating company – Paint the Town Green – has landed in London. A member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, owner Phil Robinson, has...
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