Finding sun, solace and serenity at St Moritz Hotel. The ‘Ladies that – indecision – spa’ WhatsApp group pings on my phone. It’s that time of year when we plan our annual weekend of pure indulgence. No husbands, no children, no work, no responsibility… other than for ourselves and a short shopping list that majors on prosecco.

We’ve heard it said, we’ve felt it, and now there’s ever-growing evidence to explain it: time by the sea can salve the stresses of life and supercharge fitness effects. I this volume we hear from Beach Retreats

An interior design studio where architecture leads and artistry follows. For Thirty Stories, every room begins with its own narrative. The pairing behind Thirty Stories – Frankie Pritchard and Indie Robinson – has somewhat reimagined the South West’s interior design narrative, bringing an unpredictability that transcends functionality. “We feel that interiors shouldn’t feel boxed in by trends. We believe in design that allows properties to truly stand out in a competitive market,” they explain.