Month: March 2026

Why St Barths is the ultimate celebrity escape

Discover luxury Caribbean travel

If there’s one destination that consistently draws the world’s biggest stars it’s St Barths. The tiny Caribbean island has become synonymous with discreet luxury, superyachts and sun soaked glamour making it a firm favourite among A-listers looking to unwind away from the spotlight.
 
Every winter, particularly over the festive season, the island transforms into a playground for celebrities, billionaires and fashion insiders. Superyachts line the harbour in Gustavia, designer boutiques fill the streets and beach clubs buzz with an effortlessly chic crowd.
 
Over the years a long list of famous faces have holidayed here. Beyonce and Jay Z are regular visitors, often spotted enjoying yacht days around the island, while Leonardo DiCaprio has been seen celebrating New Year in the harbour. Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber have also jetted in for sun-soaked escapes sharing glimpses of beach days and boat trips with friends. Even Jeff Bezos has anchored his superyacht off the island, joining the ultra wealthy crowd that descends on St Barths during peak season.
Part of the island’s appeal lies in its collection of ultra luxury hotels and private villas. Eden Rock, perched dramatically on a rocky promontory overlooking St Jean Bay has long been a celebrity favourite while Cheval Blanc is known for its understated French elegance and exceptional privacy.
 
Then there’s the beach scene. St Barths is home to some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful stretches of sand, including the iconic St Jean Beach and the more secluded Colombier Beach. By day, the island’s famous beach clubs host long, leisurely lunches where rose flows freely and DJs set the soundtrack as the afternoon drifts into sunset.
 
Of course the food and nightlife are equally legendary. The island blends French sophistication with Caribbean ease meaning world class restaurants, stylish bars and late night parties are never far away.

Cheval Blanc

Eden Rock.

Despite the star power, St Barths has managed to maintain an understated charm.

That balance of exclusivity, privacy and effortless glamour is exactly why celebrities continue to return year after year.

In a world full of luxury destinations, St Barths remains the gold standard: beautiful, discreet and undeniably glamourous.

 

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Poppy’s Pick of the Week

Heckfield Place for Mother’s Day

Hey, I’m Poppy one of Travel Seen’s Travel Designers and your Product and Sales Manager. I’m across the hotels we rate most, plus the stays our clients are booking right now, so each week I share one standout spot I’d book in a heartbeat.
 
If you want to treat Mum to something truly special this Mother’s Day, Heckfield Place is one of the most enchanting stays in the UK. Set within 400 acres of Hampshire countryside, this beautifully restored Georgian estate combines nature, wellness, art and unforgettable dining into one elegant getaway.

Why we love it

  • Beautiful, thoughtful design: Quiet lounges, striking art, fire‑lit corners and cosy bedrooms make every moment feel like a retreat.
  • Farm to table dining: Executive chef Skye Gyngell’s restaurants make the most of estate grown biodynamic produce, with menus that celebrate the seasons and feel effortlessly gourmet. 
  • Spa & wellness in nature: The Bothy by Wildsmith, hidden through a secret walled garden, is a beautifully calm wellness space with hydrotherapy, saunas, yoga, outdoor pools and soothing treatments.
  • Country wanderings: Wandering the gardens, lakes and wilder woodlands (you can even swim or row on the lakes!) adds an active, fresh air element to your stay. 
  • Little touches that matter: From wooden room keys to welcome herbal drinks and handmade snacks, the service and attention to detail feel personal and thoughtful.
    A stay here feels like a graceful blend of quiet luxury and restorative calm — an ideal Mother’s Day gift whether you’re visiting for the day or staying over.
    Stays start at £650.00 per night inclusive of breakfast for 2 people


"What’s truly impressive is how self-sustaining Heckfield Place is. The bountiful estate (which is certified organic) produces all manner of fruits and vegetables as well as all of the flowers used to adorn the hotel." – Forbes Travel Guide

 

If you want to treat Mum to something that feels genuinely special this Mother’s Day Heckfield Place is the one.

Poppy x

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Female-owned hotels to bookmark for International Women’s Day

March 2026

International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8th March.

 

For Travel Seen, it’s a good moment to spotlight the women shaping hospitality, not just in the spotlight but behind the scenes as founders, owners, creative directors and operators building places with real personality.

 

This edit is not about ticking boxes. It’s about hotels with point of view, craft and confidence where the women behind them have left fingerprints on everything from the design to the service and the experience.

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The Newt in Somerset
England

A modern British country estate done properly – gardens, wellness, food and design that feels elevated but never try hard. The Newt is owned by Koos Bekker and Karen Roos and the attention to detail is the point, not the price tag.


Why we love it: it’s one of the best UK stays for a reset that still feels indulgent, with a true sense of place and pace.

The Newt, Somerset, England

The Newt, Somerset, England

The Fife Arms
Braemar, Scotland

A Highlands hotel that feels like a cultural destination in its own right. It is owned by gallerists Iwan and Manuela Wirth and it leans into art, storytelling and atmosphere without losing its cosy soul.

Why we love it: it’s equal parts weekend escape and creative pilgrimage, especially if you like your luxury with depth.

The Fife Arms, Scotland

Ett Hem
Stockholm, Sweden

The definition of a “come in, stay awhile” hotel. Ett Hem is owned by Jeanette Mix and the whole concept is built around comfort, warmth and the kind of understated design that makes you exhale the second you arrive.


Why we love it: it’s boutique hospitality at its most intimate, ideal for a long weekend that feels like borrowing a beautiful home.

 

 

The Siam
Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok can feel fast and full on so a proper sanctuary matters. The Siam is led by Kamala Sukosol, a well known Thai businesswoman and philanthropist and the hotel balances glamour with calm in a way few city hotels manage.


Why we love it: it’s the sort of hotel that makes you slow down in a city that never does.

The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand

Al Moudira
Luxor, Egypt

Al Moudira began as the vision of founder Zeina Aboukheir who created a desert hideaway that feels theatrical, romantic and deeply rooted in place.


Why we love it: Luxor is iconic but this is how you do it with style, atmosphere and a sense of discovery.

Al Moudira, Luxor, Egypt

Eden Rock
St Barths

A classic that still feels current. Eden Rock is co-owned by Jane Spencer Matthews who is also an artist and the hotel carries that creative energy throughout.


Why we love it: when you want sunshine, ease and an iconically good hotel scene, this is the one.

Eden Rock, St Barths

Il Pellicano
Tuscany, Italy

Old school glamour done in a way that still feels relevant. The Pellicano Hotels story notes the hotels are nurtured under the direction of Marie-Louise Sciò which is exactly why the brand has such a consistent look and mood.


Why we love it: the Dolcevita energy is real, not performative.

Il Pellicano, Tuscany, Italy

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