A project of Taller LU’UM, the quaint boutique hotel Monte Uzulu opened its doors to guests in 2019.

Nestled between the hills of the small fishing and surf town, San Agustinillo, Monte Uzulu was designed with the surrounding nature in mind. The structure itself utilizes hardwood detailing for both doors and furniture, cement walls stained with earthen pigments, a palapa palm roof, as well as water catchment, greywater and bio digestor systems. During construction, many of the trees in the thousand-year-old forest of the property were left standing, including several iconic Pochote trees.

Once an old ruin at the end of a dirt road, this minimalistic architectural home is nestled among wildflowers and hundreds of olive, almond and cork trees. Casa Luum is a project designed by the architect Pedro Domingos, a Portuguese rustic retreat located in the region of Algarve, in Portugal, an area known for its beautiful sandy beaches and Mediterranean cool airs. The style stands out for being a modern construction of neat geometry, large windows and bright white walls.

Casa Molenga is a retreat to reset. With an amazing sea view, a swimming pool and terraces so you can enjoy the Portuguese sun, in the middle of Nature. This private small estate available to rent exclusively, consists of 4 bedrooms (3 with ensuite bathrooms), 2 living rooms, kitchen and a social bathroom.

A few minutes walk from the beach, within the streets of Sayulita, you will find Hotel Don Bonito, a white building peeking out among the tropical vegetation. Don Bonito is the perfect combination of comfort and sophistication

Mexican-Swiss architecture firm Yektajo & Valdez designed almost a monastic retreat, located in the Mexican desert of Todos Santos, Paradero is a highly sophisticated oasis nestled between rocky mountains on a breathtaking landscape.

If there is such a thing as the epitome of cool then the Slow would be it. The hotel has clearly drawn inspiration from the Bali surf world but has reimagined and updated it to feature trendy, cutting-edge, minimalist design.

With the goal of reminding their guests what freedom of soul and spirit feels like, The Surfrider is the place where California dreams come true. Check in to this 20-room hotel for the ultimate surf retreat getaway, family staycation or even posting up to work-from-hotel.

With jet lag setting in after a four hour drive from Colombo airport, our early morning arrival at PALM was a little blurry but I do remember feeling at home straight away - perhaps it was the juice laced with vodka (recommend this to anyone struggling with timezone trickery), or maybe it was owner the Miriam, her smile and the fact that she let us snooze uninterrupted on cushions whilst she quietly fast-tracked our cabana.

Tucked away in the peaceful jungle hinterlands of South Sri Lankan coastal town Ahangama, The Kip is a place of tranquility and ease, inviting guests to pause their fast-paced lives for a while and tune into the rhythms of an island that seems to know how to take our breath away. Aiming to kindle a sense of soothing serenity, the boutique hotel is designed to immerse in slowing down and experience fulfillment through spending the day with mindful intention.

Hidden in Portugal’s Costa Vicentina, Cabeça da Cabra Country Guesthouse its dream of freedom in the nature, a love letter to the Alentejo region. The house is a former primary school that María and Duarte carefully and slowly restored into five beautiful and comfy studios that feel like a home away from home. The perfect sport for surfing, connecting with the ocean and with like-minded people around nature.

“Sit back, relax, and renew your soul,” if this speaks to you then you are in for a treat at Hotel Joaquin.