Surf Turf, Covelong Point, India

Beds: Reasonably hard (as they often are in India) but perfectly comfortable and draped in bright turquoise sheets, matching the view. There are only a few bedrooms and they all have balconies overlooking Covelong Beach and windows a plenty, so you drift off to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach. The penthouse… Continue reading Surf Turf, Covelong Point, India

Yoga Rocks, Crete

Beds: Single beds in a private or shared room with an ensuite bathroom and small kitchenette. All rooms have a private balcony framing the Mediterranean blue with hot pink bougainvillea. Daytime lounging is possible pretty much anywhere in the space of this retreat which feels like a beautiful sea-facing ashram. Borrow a book from the… Continue reading Yoga Rocks, Crete

Isla Holbox, Mexico

Beds: Kingsize in all rooms (real kingsize), and those with balconies have hammocks for daytime snoozing. The rooms are light and bright and the decor is clean and simple. White-painted walls, terracotta floor tiles and wood-beam ceiling interiors are warmed with an occasional pop of colour - a turquoise hammock, striped bed scarf or local… Continue reading Isla Holbox, Mexico

Le Pirate Beach Club, Gili Trawangan, Lombok

Beds: Large, simple white wood-frame beds with reasonably comfortable mattresses. Not luxurious, but good quality for Gili Trawangan (or Gili T, as it’s known locally). The vibe is hippy beach chic with an emphasis on the chic. It’s very pretty and totally instagrammable. Rooms of good proportions are housed in bright white and turquoise-painted chalets… Continue reading Le Pirate Beach Club, Gili Trawangan, Lombok