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<p>They might be super knowledgeable about their counties, but Muddy’s talented editors are also a well-travelled crew, so who better to ask for their favourite hotel recommendations? </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yasawa-island-resort-spa-fiji"><strong><a href="https://yasawa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yasawa Island Resort &amp; Spa</a></strong>, Fiji</h2>



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<p>“The ultimate getaway from it all resort, Yasawa is remote with just 18 thatched bungalows and 11 secluded beaches. I came here with my husband en route to New Zealand and fell in love with it – super-luxe, relaxed, all inclusive (so reaching for another cocktail is guilt-free) and a stretch of paradise you won’t want to leave.&nbsp;<em><strong>Hero Brown, Editor.</strong></em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hotel-splendido-italy"><strong><a href="https://www.belmond.com/hotels/europe/italy/portofino/belmond-hotel-splendido/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hotel Splendido</a></strong>, Italy</h2>



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<p>“Set high on the cliffs of the Italian Riviera, Splendido sure lives up to its name. From the infinity pool with dazzling views of the coast to the Dior pop-up spa at the Fiore Beach Club and the beautiful terraced gardens, it’s my favourite place in the world all the way.” (Reopens June 2023).”&nbsp;<em><strong>Sophie Tweedale, Editor&nbsp;<a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Glos &amp; Worcs</a></strong>.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pangkor-laut-malaysia"><strong><a href="https://www.pangkorlautresort.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pangkor Laut</a></strong>, Malaysia</h2>



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<p>“Villas on stilts over tropical waters, a spa with a view, ancient rainforest and white sand beaches all set on a 300-acre private island – total escapism. And it was famously Pavarotti’s holiday hideaway.”&nbsp;<em><strong>Rachel Jane, Deputy Editor</strong>.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kurland-south-africa"><a href="http://www.kurland.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kurland</a>, South Africa</h2>



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<p>“Mix the coolest of country houses with a spoonful of luxury, a splash of understated glamour and a dash of homely hospitality. A holiday at Kurland is like staying over at your most fabulous friend’s pad (if said friend had a polo field, quad bikes and 700 hectares of magnificent Garden Route land).”<em>&nbsp;<strong>Cathy Struthers, Editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Notts &amp; Derbyshire</a></strong>.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kakslauttanen-finland"><strong><a href="https://www.kakslauttanen.fi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kakslauttanen</a></strong>, Finland</h2>



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<p>“You can see the Northern Lights from your bed in the glass-roofed igloos at this amazing Arctic escape. Husky safaris and reindeer rides add to the winter wonderland vibe, though it’s pretty epic in summer too.”&nbsp;<em><strong>Claire Muffett-Reece, Editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://essex.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Essex</a></strong>.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-les-tournelles-paris"><strong><a href="https://www.lestournelles.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Les Tournelles</a></strong>, Paris</h2>



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<p>“Tucked away in the Marais, this converted townhouse is wonderfully located and is a great balance between comfortably chic and budget-friendly — not always easy to find in Paris! Don’t miss the Parisian breakfast in the vaulted stone cellar.”&nbsp;<em><strong>Rachel Buchanan, Editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://cornwall.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Cornwall</a></strong>.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sir-joan-hotel-ibiza"><strong><a href="https://www.sirhotels.com/en/joan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sir Joan Hotel</a></strong>, Ibiza</h2>



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<p>“If you want to let your hair down for the weekend, Sir Joan is the place to do it. Rooms are enormous, including a massive bathroom ideal for you and a mate to get ready in total comfort before painting the town red. There’s also a petite pool, and it’s located right next to the main clubs which means you can dance home at 6am.”&nbsp;<strong><em>Rebecca Twomey, Editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Sussex</a>.</em></strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-lanesborough-london"><strong><a href="https://www.oetkercollection.com/hotels/the-lanesborough/">The Lanesborough</a></strong>, London</h2>



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<p>“It’s old school luxe all the way here. Dining’s amazing, from the immaculate service to the food and heavy silver tableware and there’s a brilliant spa, rated as one of the best in London, where I recall having an absolutely superb massage.”&nbsp;<em><strong>Heidi Ruge, Editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Hampshire &amp; the Isle of Wight</a></strong>.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-mondrian-los-angeles"><strong><a href="https://www.sbe.com/hotels/mondrian/los-angeles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mondrian</a>, Los Angeles</strong></h2>



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<p>“I stayed at this glam hotel in West Hollywood for my first wedding anniversary, ensuring plenty of fun memories. The day we arrived the hotel was hosting an MTV after party, and Chateau Marmont&nbsp;is just down the road, so it’s celeb central. Bonus points for its location on legendary Sunset Boulevard, walking distance from the&nbsp;<em>Selling Sunset</em>&nbsp;office (though we stayed long before the Netflix series started, so never got to see Christine or her bright bright&nbsp;yellow&nbsp;Lamborghini!).”&nbsp;<strong><em>Keya, Editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://leics.muddystilettos.co.uk/">Muddy Leicestershire</a></em></strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hotel-du-cap-eden-roc-france"><strong><a href="https://www.oetkercollection.com/hotels/hotel-du-cap-eden-roc/">Hotel du Cap Eden Roc</a></strong>, France</h2>



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<p>“It’s off-the-scale luxurious, but the whole stay was just one of those perfect holidays where everything is like a dream – probably helped by my toddler son being treated like a king by the wonderful staff and being allowed to join us at the table of a Michelin-starred restaurant in his PJs. In the words of a two-year-old, “this hotel is magnificent”!&nbsp;<em><strong>Hollie Bond, Editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://suffolkcambs.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Suffolk &amp; Cambs</a></strong>.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-radisson-blu-resort-galle-sri-lanka"><strong><a href="https://radissonblugalle.com-srilanka.com/">Radisson Blu Resort Galle</a>, Sri Lanka</strong></h2>



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<p>“Gorgeous views overlooking the beach on the south coast, with surfing in Hikkaduwa and historic Galle all within close distance. Make sure you travel to The Sanctuary Spa in nearby Unawatuna for a memorable massage. My budget hotel choice in Sri Lanka would be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ollieresortsrilanka/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ollie Resort</a>, which is formed of wooden treehouses overlooking the lush green valleys of Ella. I spend time in Sri Lanka every year working with my charity&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lucashelpsdogs.com/">Lucas Helps Dogs</a>.”&nbsp;<em><strong>Laura Kearns, editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands</a></strong>.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jakes-jamaica"><a href="https://jakeshotel.com/">Jakes</a>, Jamaica</h2>



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<p>“I’ve stayed at Jakes three times now and it always feels like coming home. Located in sleepy Treasure Beach on the Caribbean island’s south coast, it’s a rainbow-coloured oasis with a salt water pool, tiny thatched bar and laidback restaurant. It’s the design of this family-owned hideaway that makes it so unique, with mosaic walls, embedded bottles, candy-coloured villas and a glorious garden where hummingbirds flit between trees and palms.”&nbsp;<strong><em>Amanda Statham, Travel Editor</em></strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-garrya-tongsai-bay-samui-thailand"><a href="https://www.tongsaibay.co.th/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui</a>, Thailand</h2>



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<p>“A flower-strewn bath with an incredible sea view is hard to beat! We stayed in a&nbsp;hillside cottage suite amongst coconut trees and tropical gardens. Take me back!”&nbsp;<strong><em>Nancy Wedge, Editor, Muddy Norfolk.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sudamala-resort-lombok"><a href="https://www.sudamalaresorts.com/lombok/rooms/suranadi-one-bedroom-pool-villa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sudamala Resort</a>, Lombok</h2>



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<p>“I stayed here on my honeymoon and the one-bed pool villa was heavenly. It’s right on the beach front so you can enjoy an early morning yoga session as the sun rises over the sea as your backdrop, enjoy moonlit strolls along the beach watching the fishermen at work with their nets, and wander along to the other beachfront hotels for dinner if you want some variety. They did lovely treatments – a cucumber wrap soothed snorkelling sunburn nicely! On that note, you can hop on a boat over to the Gili Islands for a day trip in backpacker’s paradise.”&nbsp;<strong><em>Katrina Harper-Lewis, Editor,&nbsp;<a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Herts &amp; Beds</a></em></strong>.</p>


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