Travel Guides
Our travel guides are written for people who want more than a list of hotels and restaurants. Each guide is a comprehensive briefing on a specific destination — the kind of information you would want from a well-travelled friend who has been there recently and is willing to be honest about what worked and what did not. We cover accommodation, dining, transport, timing, and the cultural context that makes each place worth visiting. Every guide includes practical booking advice, budget expectations, and the insider knowledge that separates a memorable trip from a mediocre one. Start with any destination that interests you and plan from there.
Maldives Luxury Travel Guide 2026: What We Actually Recommend
Overwater bungalows, private islands and transfer chaos — our honest guide to doing the Maldives properly
11 min read · 12 April 2026
Amalfi Coast Luxury Guide 2026: Beyond the Tourist Trap
Positano, Ravello, private boat days — how to experience the Amalfi Coast without the crowds ruining it
11 min read · 6 April 2026
Punta Cana: A Luxury Travel Guide
Beyond the beach loungers — how to do Punta Cana well, from the right resort to the excursions worth your time.
9 min read · 7 May 2026
Riviera Maya: Where to Stay and What to Do
Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the resort coast in between — a luxury traveller's guide to the Riviera Maya.
10 min read · 11 May 2026
Jamaica Beyond the Resort Gates
Montego Bay, the Trelawny coast, and the Jamaica worth stepping out for — a guide to doing the island justice.
9 min read · 15 May 2026
Costa Mujeres: Cancún's Quieter Luxury Coast
A short drive north of Cancún, Costa Mujeres trades the party strip for wide white-sand beaches and a new wave of adults-only resorts. Where to stay and why it works.
9 min read · 18 July 2026
Where to Stay in Lisbon: Best Neighbourhoods for a Luxury Stay
For a first luxury visit, base yourself in Chiado or Príncipe Real. Here is how Lisbon's best neighbourhoods differ, and the hotels that define each.
10 min read · 4 July 2026
Where to Stay in Stockholm: Best Areas for a Design-Led City Break
Stay in Norrmalm or Östermalm for luxury and walkability, Gamla Stan for old-town atmosphere, and Södermalm for the design-and-café side of the city.
10 min read · 4 July 2026
Where to Stay in Bergen: A Local's Guide to Norway's Fjord City
Stay in the city centre around Bryggen for walkable Bergen at its best, or head to Solstrand on the fjord for seclusion. A local's honest breakdown.
11 min read · 4 July 2026
Where to Stay in the Algarve: Best Areas for a Luxury Escape
For luxury, base yourself in the Golden Triangle — Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura. Here is how the Algarve's areas differ, and who each suits.
10 min read · 4 July 2026
Where to Stay in the Swiss Alps: Zermatt & the Best Luxury Mountain Bases
Zermatt is the Swiss Alps' luxury base — car-free, Matterhorn-facing and dense with five-star hotels. Here is where to stay, plus St. Moritz and gentler options.
10 min read · 4 July 2026
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Curated by Thomas & Øyvind — NorwegianSpark · Last updated: April 2026