HotelsDesign Hotels™ – stepping into a realm of infinite experience Design Hotels™ represents and markets a hand-selected collection of privately owned and operated hotels in hundreds of destinations around the globe. Mr Hudson speaks to Peter Cole, CEO, about trends in travel, the Design Hotels™ brand, his priorities, and some of his favourite places. Read story >
HotelsThe 10 best spiritual retreats in the world Outside of the usual sun-bed and Piña Colada destination retreats, however, there is rising popularity for an alternative which aims at resetting both body and mind through mindfulness and meditation in nature. Read story >
HotelsThe 10 best ecolodges in the world Offering top-notch accommodation in some of the world’s most impressive natural locations, you no longer have to forego luxury to do your bit and opt for more sustainable travel options. Read story >
HotelsThe Villa Casa Casuarina – the former Versace Mansion turned hotel in Miami Set in an opulent mansion in the heart of the Miami’s Art Deco District the glamorous Villa Casa Casuarina is a stone’s throw away from gay-popular South Beach. Read story >
HotelsCinq & Sept – a sunny gay resort in the south of France Ground-breaking gay establishment Cinq & Sept in the south of France is conveniently located close to Europe’s finest castles and the popular city of Montpellier Read story >
Hotels — HoustonThe Lancaster Hotel – redefining modern hospitality in Houston From its collection of over 200 works by noted contemporary Texas artists to its location in the heart of the Houston’s famed Theater District, The Lancaster exudes a warm, classic elegance. Read story >
Hotels — TorontoThe Broadview Hotel – stylish lodging in Toronto with a colourful past The Broadview Hotel is a historic east end neighbourhood landmark with a wonderfully colourful past. Originally built in 1891, has now been meticulously restored and reimagined as a 58-room boutique hotel and charismatic gathering spot. Read story >
HotelsThe Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club – paying homage to the true soul of Waikiki Forget tiki kitsch; the Surfjack in Waikiki succeeds in seamlessly blending nostalgic surf culture with modern and fresh Honolulu design. Read story >
HotelsAtzaró Agroturismo Hotel & Spa – natural luxury in the heart of Ibiza In harmony with its authentic Ibiza heritage and the surrounding nature, Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel and Spa is one of the most prestigious Agroturismos in Ibiza and one of Europe’s leading luxury destinations. Read story >
HotelsThe Jupiter – a Portland hotel for a diverse community of travellers All are welcome. Many have come. With 148 rooms combined, Jupiter Hotel and Jupiter NEXT offer a vibrant glimpse into Portland’s unique arts and music culture. Read story >
Hotels — MadridURSO Hotel & Spa – luxury, excellence, and comfort in Madrid URSO Hotel & Spa integrates the royal character of the bourgeois architecture of Madrid during the 20th-century, with the modernity and comfort of a modern luxury hotel. Read story >
Hotels25hours Hotels – creating soulful spaces and memories 25hours Hotels is a fresh and dynamic hotel brand, which builds upon the shoulders of the traditional hotel business and searches for new answers to the demands of an urban, cosmopolitan, culturally interested and brand-aware audience. Read story >
Hotels — Tel AvivNordoy, Sam&blondi and CUCU – three unique hotel concepts in Tel Aviv Their property selection and location, employee selection, unique hotel-specific concept, designing, numerous details and carefully selected items for every hotel, for every room, the meticulous and personal service – all these and more stands before our eyes. Read story >
HotelsThe Old Clare Hotel – exceptional guest experience in Sydney The Old Clare Hotel is situated along the re-developed Kensington Street precinct of Sydney. This unconventional boutique hotel was created by joining The County Clare Hotel and the original head offices of the Carlton United breweries, a beautiful post-Victorian building that had been vacated many years ago. Read story >
Hotels — CopenhagenHotel Alexandra – exquisite Danish design in Copenhagen Copenhagen’s Hotel Alexandra is a wonderful and unique destination that falls into a category somewhere between a boutique hotel and design museum. Everywhere you turn, there’s an original piece of mid-century Danish design history. Read story >
Hotels — CopenhagenBrøchner Hotels – luxurious boutique hotels in Copenhagen Brøchner Hotels is a leading boutique hotel chain in the Nordic countries with six luxurious boutique hotels in Copenhagen and a design hostel in Aarhus. With the phrase ‘We don’t do ordinary’, Brøchner Hotels sets the scene for extraordinary guest experiences. Read story >
Hotels — AmsterdamPension Homeland – sixties-style tranquility in Amsterdam Surrounded by water, a green park and tranquillity, yet in the middle of the lively city of Amsterdam and with a very special history, Pension Homeland is an extraordinary vintage continental sixties style hotel in a unique location. Read story >
HotelsIl Convento – a renovated antique hotel in Naples Situated in the narrow streets of the Quartieri Spagnoli only a few meters away from the main shopping street, Il CONVENTO is a cute little hotel in the very heart of Naples. Read story >
Hotels — LisbonBomporto hotels in Lisbon: The Vintage & The Lumiares The Vintage & The Lumiares in Lisbon welcome guests with excellent personal service, fabulous rooms that will make you feel at home, and delicious local and international food. Read story >
HotelsLua Nua – an eco-friendly gay hotel in southern Portugal Lua Nua, a boutique guesthouse for men with clothing optional pool immersed in lush nature, a few miles away from the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches of the Costa Vicentina, southern Portugal. Read story >
Hotels — VancouverThe Burrard – modern edge meets retro style in Vancouver Six decades after it first opened its doors, the Burrard Hotel is cooler than ever. A major renovation refreshed the lobby, rooms and amenities, adding a contemporary edge to the hotel’s retro style. Read story >
HotelsCasa Legado – a home away from home in Bogotá Inspired by the owners’ family, Casa Legado has a 50’s style, all rooms with a different and unique style and living areas that will make you feel right at home. You will find yourself surrounded by their history, memories and a hint of tradition. Read story >
HotelsThe Dunstane Houses – a breath of fresh Orkney air in Edinburgh The Dunstane Houses have stood at the gateway to old-town Edinburgh since the 1860s. Today, these historic buildings form two halves of a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel. Read story >
HotelsThree unique hotels in Florence – SoprArno, OltrarnoSplendid and AdAstra From the pieces of furniture to the art on the wall and in collaboration with local artisans, the owners of these three unique hotels in Florence have handpicked each and every piece inside. Read story >
Hotels — MilanTownHouse Duomo – your gay-friendly hotel in Milan In the heart of Milan, you and your partner will not miss anything: with a wide range of possibilities, the TownHouse Duomo is located a few steps from the Porta Venezia district and from Via Lecco, where the Gay Street and several gay clubs are located. Read story >
Hotels — RomeElizabeth Unique Hotel – a generous embrace in Rome Elizabeth Unique Hotel Rome is a precious residence where ancient stories interlace with modern ones, hospitality is a generous and genuine embrace, and wishes are fulfilled before being expressed. Read story >
Hotels — Los AngelesThe Ambrose Hotel – an inclusive experience in Santa Monica Between the highrises of Downtown LA and the serene Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica is one of California’s most sought after locales. Located in a discreet residential neighbourhood, The Ambrose Hotel is the perfect place to drop your bags on a trip to sunny Santa Monica. Read story >
Hotels — TorontoGladstone Hotel – artist-designed rooms in Toronto The Gladstone Hotel is an inviting, inclusive hospitality beacon in Toronto that allows artists, neighbours, travellers and revellers to connect, collaborate, celebrate, dine, explore, participate and sing their hearts out. Read story >
HotelsThe 10 best gay-friendly yoga retreats As creatures of habit, wrapped up in our Instagram-fuelled lives, spending days glued to a screen, it’s important to escape and be reminded of the connection between mind, body and soul. Read story >
Hotels — CaribbeanThe 10 best Caribbean wellness retreats Those in need of the ultimate stress relief should recline one inch further and book themselves into one of the best Caribbean spa resorts. Read story >
Hotels — Los AngelesThe best gay-friendly hotels in Los Angeles La La Land truly is a place where dreams are made. Start planning your perfect gay L.A vacation with this fabulous list of the best gay-friendly hotels. Read story >
Hotels — New York CityThe best gay-friendly hotels in New York City New York, The City That Never Sleeps is home to some of the most spectacular hotels in the world, all a worthwhile splurge while exploring this gay mecca. Read story >
Hotels — San FranciscoThe best gay-friendly hotels in San Francisco Ready to start planning your perfect gay San Francisco vacation? Mr Hudson is here to help with this curation of the best gay-friendly hotels. Read story >
HotelsThe 10 best places to go glamping Even if the idea of camping has you running for the hills in your silk pyjamas, the prospect of an upscale glamping retreat may win you over yet. Read story >
HotelsRelax and recharge in a magical manor in Estonia Sponsored Content For a blissful retreat like no other, consider staying at Pädaste Manor on Muhu Island, Estonia’s leading boutique hotel resort and spa. Read story >
Hotels — Puerto VallartaThe best gay-friendly hotels in Puerto Vallarta When it comes to gorgeous gay getaways, it’s hard to beat the Bohemian allure of Puerto Vallarta—Mexico’s time-honoured gay beach capital. Read story >
HotelsThe best gay resorts in Florida Eccentric, multicultural, uninhibited, and oozing southern charm, Florida is also one of the easiest places in the US to flop down beside a resort swimming pool, soak up the sun’s rays, and enjoy the good life. Read story >
Hotels — New York CityThe best hotels in Chelsea, New York City Within a hair’s breadth of the iconic Stonewall Inn, Manhattan Island’s West Side district of Chelsea is a prime accommodation spot for any visit to the Big Apple. Read story >
Hotels — CancunThe best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun With over six million international visitors descending on Cancun’s sun-bleached shores every year this thrumming beach city earns its rank as Mexico’s most iconic vacation destination. Read story >
Hotels — LondonThe best hotels in Shoreditch, London Without a doubt London’s trendiest district, Shoreditch has the hotels to match, besides incredible works of graffiti on the historic brown brick warehouses. Read story >
Hotels — LondonThe best hotels near Covent Garden, London Known for being one of London’s most popular entertainment hotspots, the cobblestones of Covent Garden’s elegant Italianate piazza were saved from demolition and are now the place to be, whether you’re in search of an intoxicating atmosphere, a fine drink, or a wonderful night’s sleep. Read story >
Hotels — Laguna BeachThe best hotels in Laguna Beach Just an hour south of LA, Laguna Beach has been an attractive holiday spot for gay men since the 1920s despite its location in conservative Orange County. Read story >
Hotels — New York CityThe best pet-friendly hotels in NYC Does it even count as a vacation if you don’t have your dog with you? If your answer to that question is a resounding “No!” New York City is your kind of town. Read story >
HotelsThe best hotels in Santorini Sunsets in Santorini are legendary. Vineyards, beaches and the ruins of Akrotiri are within walking distance of some of the island’s most luxurious stays. Read story >
Hotels — LondonThe best pet-friendly hotels in London Forget leaving your pampered pooches in kennels or abandoning your holiday plans entirely – your four-legged family can join you to the British capital thanks to a crop of pet-friendly hotels in London. Read story >
HotelsThe best gay-friendly hotels on Fire Island Literally known as “America’s First Gay and Lesbian Town” since the 1930s, no summer resort community in America has more gay creds than Fire Island. Read story >
Hotels — Myrtle BeachThe best hotels in Myrtle Beach The South Carolina city of Myrtle Beach is a thriving subtropical playground centred on a 60-mile stretch of sand known as the Grand Strand. Every year, 14 million visitors flock here for the promise of sun, sea, sand, and a huge number of golf courses. Read story >
Hotels — FrankfurtThe best hotels in Frankfurt As Germany’s financial capital, Frankfurt is widely known for its gleaming banking headquarters. The best hotels in Frankfurt are by no means just for business travellers, however. Read story >
ExperiencesHotelsThings to do in Los Cabos Mexico’s darling on the Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos is more than just a destination, it’s a lifestyle; a veritable frame of mind set against some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. Read story >
HotelsThe best gay-friendly wellness destinations Mr Hudson has put together your ultimate guide on where to travel for the perfect gay-friendly wellness holiday, from pristine South Africa to the beautiful coastline of Portugal. Read story >
ExperiencesHotelsLuxurious, gay-friendly wellness holidays in Thailand Considered one of the most tolerant countries in Asia, Thailand is the perfect location for gents looking for a deluxe, gay-friendly holiday experience. Spend unforgettable days at this welcoming and exotic paradise that is as diverse as its guests and will leave you dreaming about healthy meals and holistic rituals. Read story >
ExperiencesHotelsFive amazing gay-friendly spa breaks Focus on your well-being and tailor-make your spa holiday as you indulge in therapeutic spa treatments and blissfully stress-reducing wellness activities for the spa break of your dreams. Read story >
HotelsPeople — LisbonThe favourite places of Adélia Carvalho Adélia Carvalho, General Manager at the Valverde Hotel in Lisbon, is passionate about hospitality. She talks to Mr Hudson about working in the hotel business, her love for travel and some of her favourite places. Read story >
HotelsThe best luxury hotels in Koh Samui, Thailand Thailand has its fair share of spectacular islands, but when it comes to the ultimate in cosmopolitan luxury, there’s perhaps no better destination than Koh Samui. Read story >
Hotels — BaliThe best gay-friendly hotels in Bali Unlike the rest of Indonesia, Bali is a pink oasis with an excellent gay scene and plenty of romantic, gay-friendly hotels. Read story >
HotelsThe 10 best hotel bars in Europe Once considered little more than practical pit stops following afternoon shopping sprees and night-time misadventures, style-savvy hotel bars have since re-emerged as the places to be seen and linger. Read story >
HotelsThe 6 best wellness retreats in Costa Rica If you’re looking to get a bit more out of your vacation, then look no further than Costa Rica. This verdant country known for its pura vida lifestyle is the ideal place to rejuvenate and recharge. Read story >
