North America’s luxury scene is stepping up in style, with fresh openings from One&Only, Aman, Auberge and more. From mountain lodges to city icons reimagined, here’s your Swords-approved shortlist of the continent’s best new check-ins.
Pools worth crossing continents for. From cliffside infinity pools in Bodrum to diamond-shaped oases in Marrakech and sky-high swims above London, here’s where we’d happily float all day. Our handpicked edit of the world’s most beautiful hotel pools is pure travel daydream fuel — and an invitation to dive in for real.
Serve up your next adventure with Swords Travel’s ultimate guide to the world’s best hotel tennis courts. From sun-drenched clay in Marbella to private island rallies in the Caribbean, these courts offer stunning views, expert coaching, and luxe post-match perks. Whether you’re chasing perfect form or just a memorable set, discover where tennis and travel meet in spectacular style.
Not all hotel gyms are created equal. Some are glorified storage closets. Others? Architectural temples to training. At Swords Travel, we’ve done the legwork — literally — to find the world’s best hotel gyms. From Icelandic strongholds to Cotswold sanctuaries, this is our edit of spaces where fitness isn’t an afterthought. Expect form, function, and flawless equipment.
Think breakfast with a view, a better room than you booked, and check-out times that actually work for your flight. At Swords Travel, we don’t just plan where you go — we elevate how you get there. Thanks to our insider relationships and Little Emporers partnership, you’ll enjoy quiet upgrades and thoughtful extras at some of the world’s most iconic hotels. When you know, you know.
Safari is one of those rare travel experiences that manages to feel both grounding and surreal — raw nature playing out in real time, but from the comfort of a canvas suite or a polished lodge deck, G&T in hand. It’s a privilege, a thrill, and, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime trip. And if we’re being honest, it’s one of those journeys we believe every traveller should make at least once — because it changes something. Your pace. Your perspective. Your definition of silence.
Italy’s hotel scene is having a moment — and we’re more than here for it. From grand icons reimagined to fresh, design-led arrivals in both city hotspots and dreamy coastal escapes, the country’s luxury landscape is shifting in all the right ways. Whether you’re drawn to the cinematic romance of Rome, the polished glamour of Lake Como, or the slow, sun-drenched rhythms of Puglia, this latest wave of hotel openings is rewriting the rules on Italian indulgence.
There’s something deeply romantic about crossing Italy by train. The landscapes unfold like a film reel — vineyards stitched across rolling hills, sleepy sun-blushed towns, sudden glimpses of the sea — and you, gliding through it all with a glass of something sparkling in hand. It’s a slower, more indulgent way of travelling. A deliberate pause between one beautiful moment and the next. And now, with the arrival of the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, Italy has reimagined this old-world glamour for a new generation.
With standout resorts across Crete and the Athens Riviera, Domes has become a go-to name in Greek luxury – but which one is right for you? From family-friendly villas with room to roam to adults-only suites made for sunset cocktails, we break down the best Domes resorts for every type of traveller. Whether you’re chasing calm, culture or just a really good pool, here’s how to find your perfect match – with insider tips from Swords Travel.
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