You’re going where? seemed to be the collective response from friends each time I mentioned our upcoming visit to the Arennas Resort in Mancora. Entirely understandable given the rather off-grid location …

Arennas Resort, Mancora: Beachfront retreat in Peru’s surfing capital

Hotel Cala Saona, Formentera: Idyllic island hideaway
I’ve wanted to visit Formentera for as long as I can remember. Mesmerised by images of iconic Playa Illetas and travel editorial descriptions of a laid-back Bohemian lifestyle and sleepy seaside …

The Surin Resort, Phuket: Nothing more than perfection
It’s official, Phuket is the comeback kid. When I mentioned to friends we’d be spending a week on a beach in Phuket, the unmistakable raise of the eyebrows quickly followed …

The Suu Hotel, Manuel Antonio: Disappointing and not great value
Pura Vida – the ubiquitous slogan of Costa Rica is something you’ll see everywhere you turn. While ‘Pure Life’ is the literal translation, it’s much harder to explain in practice. …