VILLA DUBROVNIK. Rest & relaxation is the order of the day at the Villa Dubrovnik. A highly modern hotel which glitters with sleek clean lines and a bright and airy interior whilst being cloaked in history and almost six decades of tradition. Located on the cliffs above beautiful Dubrovnik, you’d be hard pushed to find a corner of this Villa not home to an outstanding view across the sparkling blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. All the Villa’s bars and restaurants sit on the cliff edges and peer longingly out to the horizon. LOCATION The hotel is a 20-minute walk from the sun-soaked walls of the Old Town, but why walk when you can sail over the glistening turquoise waters in a Venetian taxi boat. Walk along the well-preserved original city walls and explore the historic buildings peppered through the town. Pay a visit to the four magnificent fortresses at the corners of the town before discovering the secret little bar hanging on to the outside of the city walls with nothing beneath you but water. Search for the small opening in the wall to find it… OUR ROOM All Villa Dubrovnik’s rooms come with stunning sea views out over to the picturesque island of Lokrum and the Old Town walls. Stylish, modern design features give the rooms a stark elegance while also providing ultimate comfort and relaxation. Enjoy breakfast on the balcony or curl up with a good book as ships roll by below the cliffs. WHY WE LIKE IT The ‘wine book’. Villa Dubrovnik has such an extensive range of wines, they cannot be placed in a mere list, they sit proudly in the ‘wine book’. Maybe the best book in the world. Indulge your inner connoisseur, then sit back and watch the world go by from the magnificent Skybar, which is exactly as amazing as it sounds. HOTEL RANGA This luxurious country lodge, straddling a river bulging with jumping salmon, Hotel Rangá gives you an abundance of fresh food, incredible views and if you are a bit of a thrill seeker, how about a private helicopter ride over the glaciers, taking off right from the hotels back garden. LOCATION In the beautiful Icelandic countryside, just a couple of hours from Reykjavik airport, is Hotel Rangá. Set amongst the southern landscapes of this dramatic country, Rangá is in the perfect location for the best sightings of the elusive yet equally spectacular Northern lights. OUR ROOM With each suite kitted out in a unique style that reflects one of the seven continents, the combination of luxury, comfort and exclusivity will appeal to you: our favourite discerning traveller. Nothing will wake you up from your peaceful slumber. Nothing but the dedication of the staff who will make sure you don’t miss the wonder of the Northern Lights with a personal wake-up call. Now how’s that for service. WHY WE LOVE IT Delectable cuisine at Hotel Rangá is modern Nordic with a twist of Mediterranean guaranteeing you fresh and flavoursome bursts with every mouthful. We recommend salmon with sweet potato and white chocolate puree, champagne foam and fresh strawberries, an unlikely but exquisite and surprisingly mouth-watering combination. Oh and the Northern Lights wake up service is pretty special too. SAND HOTEL  This luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of Reykjavik provides the perfect springboard for you to explore this exciting and pulsating city whilst also offering the perfect abode to rest your head and enjoy a bit of downtime. Sandhotel is a perfect combination of ages, as the past meets the future in this refurbished historic building in the heart of Laugavegur. The 53 rooms place a strong emphasis on atmosphere and design with the exquisite interiors making this one of the most attractive hotels in the city. LOCATION Perfectly located along the high street of Laugavegur, Sandhotel provides guests with the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy the vibrant cultural life that Reykjavik has to offer. The hotel even arms you with a cell phone for you to be able to navigate your way around this winter wonderland of a city. Finally, only a 10-minute drive away from the airport and a short distance from some of Iceland’s natural marvels, this hotel is the perfect package for your adventure to Iceland. OUR ROOM With an array of 53 rooms at Sandhotel, from single rooms to the Sandhotel suite, this luxurious boutique thrives on its perfection. Interior designer Gudbjorg Magnusdottir is the architect behind the elegant interior of the hotel. With his uncompromising attention to detail, you can expect nothing short of perfection, from the marble bathrooms to the wooden oak floors. Finally, all the rooms have an Art Deco quality, respecting the history of the building, with walls filled with modern design but also contemporary artwork making each room very individual. WHY WE LIKE IT At Black Tomato we love a good slice of cake and there is no better place for it than in one of Iceland’s best bakeries, Sandholt Bakery. Established in 1920, the bakery has a preserved heritage with the Sandhotel community delighting its guests with a mouthwatering treat at the end of long days of exploration in one of the most captivating European capitals.