Splendia Choice: Hotel Christopher Saint Barth, French West Indies

Imagine reclining on an elegant sun lounger, waves lulling in the distance and the only thought crossing your mind being which mouth-watering, thirst quenching cocktail to order next… At Hotel Christopher Saint Barth this dream can become a reality.

Luxury yachts, exclusive shops, paradise beaches, destination du jour for A list celebrities and year-round soul warming sunshine, we dare you not to sneak a peek at Splendia’s hotel of the month…

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The Timeless Glamour of Hotel Bars

The movies have a lot to answer for. From Pretty Woman to Lost In Translation – some of our most treasured pieces of cinema feature a memorable hotel bar scene.  Would Dustin Hoffman have been so seduced by Mrs. Robinson if their first rendezvous in The Graduate hadn’t been at The Taft Hotel? Up on the silver screen, the hotel bar is full of timeless romance and a delicious sense of the clandestine – it’s where the action is. It is also where you can rely on a mean cocktail and the swift efficiency of good old-fashioned service.

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Isla Mujeres: Mexico’s Best Kept Secret

Sitting in the Caribbean Sea between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and the island of Cuba lies a seven-kilometre-long Mexican paradise; Isla Mujeres. In addition to boasting exceptional beauty and a spectacular landscape, Isla Mujeres oozes history and heritage. The unspoiled retreat of a mere 12,600 inhabitants was once considered sacred by Mexico’s Mayan civilization and served as the sanctuary for the Mayan Goddess Ixchel, the goddess of fertility, medicine and happiness.

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Boutique Luxury for Less

For a truly unique stay, look no further than a boutique hotel for your next trip. Due to their smaller size, boutique hotels offer guests distinctive interior design and a much more personalised level of service. But you don’t need to pay the earth to stay in the best boutique hotels, we’ve put together just a small selection of what’s on offer for under €100 per night.

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