The new luxury is not always about doing more. Sometimes, it is about sleeping deeper, scrolling less, and rediscovering silence. At Thyme & Tide in Yzerfontein, the Beach House Collection villa transforms a coastal getaway into a true sleepcation – where ocean views, thoughtful design, privacy and the rhythm of the Atlantic invite you to slow down.
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Every stop-in on this list has been selected independently by our editor and written by her – a seasoned Travel Writer who has reasonably explored the destination and has stayed at that property. When choosing hotels, our editor considers both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination.
While sometimes hosted by the hotel, the reviews are entirely from the perspective and experience of our Travel Writer, who is always looking for decent hygiene and safety protocols and action, beautiful design, a great location, and warm service—as well as sustainability principles enacted with no greenwashing agenda!
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Sleepcation: The Art of a Revitalising Reset at Lanzerac
A cinematic sleepcation at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa in Stellenbosch – where heritage wine estate living, spa rituals, and mountain weather combine into one of South Africa’s most quietly restorative luxury escapes.
Slow Travel Gem: Canonnier Beachcomber Resort (Mauritius)
✈️ Beyond the Cape and the usual bustling holiday suspects like Bora Bora, Paris, and Tokyo, there are plenty of spectacular (slow travel style) vacation destinations with warmer oceans, agreeable rates, and plenty to keep you happy. 📍 Here’s a lesser-known Indian Ocean choice that’s making a case for All-Inclusive resorts…
Slow Travel Gem: Bosjes Farm (and Die Stalle Spa)
A travel experience in its own right, the eco-friendly Bosjes Farm combines classic luxury hotel comforts with a refreshed Spa and treatments, and gloriously well-rounded on-site facilities, for one of the most exceptional getaways in the less explored part of the Cape. Here’s the inaugural quality entry of 2024s Best Slow Travel Gems…