Covid may have showed up uninvited these past few years, but here at HIP Hotels, we haven’t let that put the brakes on developing new and exciting ways to continue to inspire you to travel. We are extremely pleased to bring you the new and updated HIP Travel App — a simple yet innovative way to browse our destinations, our collection, and recommendations.

With the Mediterranean heat warming our skins, the smells of citrus gracing our noses and an abundance of low lying hills and oceanic views surrounding us, slow down to the relaxing pace of Southern Italy this summer and discover a selection of marvellous hotels that are sure to relax your mind, body and soul.

From the sun-kissed stretches of Zanzibar to the rolling hills of Umbria, this week we’re searching for the best farm-to-table feastings at some of our incredible HIP Hotels around the world. Each of these hotel restaurants bring you tantalising menus that are sure to take your taste buds on a magnificent journey. Featuring an abundance of locally sourced, seasonal produce, as well as ingredients harvested from the grounds of the hotels themselves, the ever-growing farm-to-table movement is becoming more sustainable and popular than ever before!

Whilst romance can mean something different for everyone, it's hard to resist the allure of a romantic getaway for two. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to whisk your loved one away to somewhere breathtakingly romantic. This week we’ve narrowed down some of our dreamiest hotels around the world that perfectly cater to that ultimate ‘romantic getaway’. From a one-of-a-kind 12th-century tower overlooking the enchanting landmarks of Florence, to spine tingling sunsets in Costa Rica. Whatever your romantic getaway of choice, there's a stay just waiting to enliven the passionate character in all of us!

We’re having a bit of a love affair with Europe at the moment. Perhaps it’s indulging in Netflix series’ like Emily in Paris or re-watching movie classics such as The Tourist or Under the Tuscan Sun; but the architecture, the fashion, the food of Europe is undeniably alluring. To do it right, however, it’s always best to ‘live like the locals.’ To really immerse yourself in the local culture, head to the shops, the bars, the hangouts that aren’t always part of the usual tourist trap. Don’t be afraid to go off the beaten track and experience your European destination to the max. From Amsterdam to Aarhus, we’ve handpicked the HIP-est cities you’ll want to head to next.