Cool new country hotel near Tenby in Pembrokeshire.  Harper's Bazaar's UK pick, "best for a romantic escape." "A dreamy, eight bedroom Georgian hotel beside stunning beaches and the only protected coastal reserve in Europe, [The Grove] already draws and ardent fanbase of young professionals -- couples, mostly from London, desperate for peace and quiet."  "Wholesome"country food."

"Top spot on the main drag [in Luang Prabang] for watching the world go by, with cakes, light lunches, newspapers and Wi-Fi thrown in," writes Harper's Bazaar about Café Ban Vat Sene in February 2010.

An insider tip.  In February 2010, the FT's How to spend it reports that Linda Garland, an Irish transplant renowned for conservation work with bamboo,  has decided to open her jungle estate Panchoran to paying guests. It comprises five houses positioned along the Wos River -- "the furnishings insist on relaxed contemplation, multiple day beds, hammocks and sun loungers." [FT] Excellent yoga and spa programs. House rental rates from $250.   Learn more, get other cool insider tips for Bali,  in the attached FT reivew, Back to Bali.

New hotel on Titicaca, the world's highest lake, located in Peru. "Explore its floating islands and sparkling shores from a luxury suite in the new Inkaterra Titilaka hotel, the only refuge on the lake." [Bazaar] In September 2008, Tatler calls Titilaka "the most exciting destination of the year."  In February 2010, Harper's Bazaar names Titilaka, "best [resort] for mountain luxury."

"A design-forward pied-a-terre in the bustling heart of Seattle’s business and cultural district, Starwood’s W Seattle is only a five-minute walk (with an umbrella, of course) from Seattle’s top attractions."  [Kiwi Collection]

"In the most privileged place of Patagonia, known for its lakes and rivers, snowcapped mountains, cliffs and majestic fiords, native woods and spectacular millennial glaciers lay Hostería Los Notros. The only hotel facing the Perito Moreno Glacier is waiting for you. Los Notros is only open from September to April."  [Kiwi Collection]

A non-blingy choice for the Maldives. Tatler writes about Naladhu, "Forget that doled-out Asian look -- the 19 beach huts are light and bright, part New England, part Caribbean....so pretty so fresh and so colourful, with masses of cool touches." Huts come with private pools, private (unobtrusive) "house masters," personalized spa treatments and "exquisite food."

Good hotel choice for business travellers in Kuala Lumpur. The Mandarin Oriental Luala Lumpur is located in the heart of KL's financial and diplomatic district and offers fantastic skyline views.

Slick new Aman resort within walking distance of Luang Prabang, Laos. Concerning historic Luang Prabang, Harper's Bazaar writes, "Thirty-two gleaming wat (temples) and 1,200 monks and novices constitute the lifeblood of this sleepy, utterly captivating little town, where stuccoed French villas, straight out of a Nice backstreet, stand beside traditional Lao wooden dwellings and hybrids of the two."

Hip new wine bar/restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. In February 2010 Elle Decor writes,  "Oenophiles and gourmands alike have reason to celebrate Ardesia, a wine bar that boasts an eclectic menu of salads, sandwiches, and small plates, including a duck bahn mi and homemade charcuterie. The bright, airy space sports a soaring wall of wine bottles and an elegant marble bar, while an adjacent lounge, complete with lush banquettes and Philippe Starck lighting, offers a more intimate atmosphere." For more info, read the attached DailyCandy and W Magazine reviews of Ardesia.