I cannot wait to go back to Hotel Rangá in the middle of Iceland. This is the retreat for 360-degree views and as far as the eye can see, no other signs of habitation. There is, admittedly, about a two-minute walk from the main building, a hut that turns out to be an advanced astronomical observatory that so excited two NASA scientists they have already booked for a week in 2020.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has released its annual Luxury Travel Trends Report, looking ahead at what will be shaping the luxury boutique experience in the coming year.

Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) have extended their existing loyalty alliance to over 300 participating SLH hotels around the world for World of Hyatt members to earn and redeem points and enjoy on-property benefits. Since launching in November 2018, the alliance has grown by 500% and will continue to expand throughout 2020.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) welcomes five new hotels this month, each offering bespoke experiences unique to its location. From a palatial retreat worthy of an Arabian Nights fantasy, dreamy beach getaway located in a town steeped in ancient Greek and Byzantine history, nature quests in America’s best nature reserve and tee-offs at world famous golf courses, SLH seeks out the little gems that offer local, one-of-a-kind experiences where the feelings, the flavours and the moments stick in the mind and stay in the heart of independently-minded travellers.

Italian luxury wellness holiday brand Lefay Resorts has launched the second jewel in its collection, Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti. The new Spa Resort is set in a UNESCO mountain landscape in Pinzolo within the ski area of Madonna di Campiglio.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has introduced a new travel agency program in partnership with a hand-picked selection of some of the “very best travel agencies in the world”, including Goldman Travel Corporation’s Smartflyer in Australia.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has expanded its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World to more than 200 properties around the globe, quadrupling its member numbers since its November 2018 launch.

Pimalai Resort & Spa on Koh Lanta will host the inaugural “Zenergy” yoga festival in partnership with Flexi Lexi Fitness, the Bangkok-based yoga and activewear brand.

A new luxury boutique hotel, Finca Serena, nestled in the heart of Pla de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain is merging pure nature, relaxing luxury and culinary delights.

Casa Angelina has announced a Spring Offer to celebrate the seasonal 2019 re-opening of this beautiful property in Praiano on the Amalfi Coast.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has introduced five new stylish hotels during the month of March, including the first ever Egyptian properties to join the portfolio. La Maison Bleue and Lazib Inn Resort & Spa offer incomparable luxurious experiences in two different parts of Egypt. Get swept away at Castello di Spaltenna and Villa La Madonna in Italy, both of which offer stunning views and award-winning food and wine, or unwind and relax in the Costa Rican rainforest at Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa. 

137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai has marked its 7th anniversary by revealing a new era of elegance following a refurbishment which took place over the past nine months. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the property is located in a leafy residential enclave a few minutes’ walk from the historical Wat Gate Temple, Ping River and boutique shopping area.