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29/10/2026

Some hotels look the part. Others have our clients coming home and telling us just how much they loved it. OKU Andalusia has been one of those this year. 🤍

The feedback has been fantastic, and we can see why. It’s a refreshing alternative to the cut-and-paste luxury hotels: earthy tones, natural textures, whitewashed buildings and that unmistakable OKU style. Understated, relaxed and effortlessly cool.

For families, there’s plenty for the children without the whole holiday revolving around them. A brilliant kids’ club for younger guests, with great food, spa time and long poolside afternoons for the adults. Everyone gets a holiday.

It’s an easy one to reach, too. Fly into Gibraltar and you’re around 25 minutes from the hotel. And for anyone who likes to fit in a round, there’s some seriously good golf nearby.
We also need to talk about breakfast. If you’ve stayed at an OKU, you’ll understand. If you haven’t, go hungry. It’s AMAZING and genuinely hard to beat.

We love working with the OKU team, who care as much about our clients’ holidays as we do. Hearing such lovely feedback makes recommending it again all the easier.

One to have on your list for next year. ✨

26/10/2026

Barefoot luxury with plenty of personality. This is Velaa Private Island, Maldives.

Think beautiful private pool villas, extraordinary food and days that can take you from the reef to the golf course, the spa to a sunset cruise. For families, the kids’ club and waterpark bring a whole other level of excitement.

And then there’s the dining. Aragu makes an evening feel like an occasion, Tavaru serves Japanese teppanyaki high above the palms, and Athiri is made for beachfront lunches that happily stretch into the afternoon.

It’s the thoughtful touches and wonderfully personal service that make Velaa so special. Whether you’re travelling as a couple or bringing the whole family, every detail feels like it’s been considered just for you.

Contact DNA to plan your Velaa escape.

21/10/2026

A beautiful hotel isn’t always the right hotel for you.

Some people love a hotel with a buzz. Others want peace, privacy and barely another soul in sight. For some, luxury means dressing up for dinner; for others, it’s spending the whole day barefoot.

Even the same person can want something completely different from one trip to the next.

That’s why getting to know you is such an important part of what we do at DNA. How do you want to spend your days? What have you loved before? What hasn’t quite worked? And how do you want to feel when you come home?

Recommendations from friends and family are a lovely starting point. But loving somewhere is personal and their perfect holiday won’t necessarily be yours.

Tell us what makes a holiday feel right for you. We’ll take it from there.

05/10/2026

Some escapes deserve to be entirely your own.

Set within a protected nature reserve in Tarifa, Villa Punta Paloma offers an exclusive coastal retreat for up to ten guests. Think private beach access, an ocean-facing infinity pool and palm-filled gardens, with a yoga deck and double treatment room for moments of complete relaxation.

For families and friends who value privacy, space and understated luxury, this is Andalusia at its most captivating.

Contact DNA Travel to plan your private escape.

29/09/2026

Dan recently visited Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos in Mykonos. Here are his thoughts on the hotel and the island that captured his heart.

“I’ve been fortunate to stay in some incredible hotels, but every now and again, one stays with you.

Santa Marina hotel was one of those places. Its setting overlooking the Aegean is beautiful, with a private beach, wonderful food and a tranquil spa everything is truly 5 star. What made it truly special, though, were the people. The team were warm and attentive, and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived.

It was the perfect base for exploring Mykonos. We took a speedboat to Scorpios Mykonos , enjoyed a completely different afternoon at Kiki’s Tavern, and hired a Cooper Mini Moke to discover the beaches and hidden corners of the island. We could have wandered the cobbled streets of Mykonos Town for hours.

After each day, coming back to Santa Marina hotel felt like coming home. I left a little piece of my heart there, and I can’t wait to return.”

03/09/2026

Castelfalfi, Tuscany 🇮🇹

Set amongst the rolling hills of Tuscany, Castelfalfi is one of those places that has something for everyone.

Impeccable service from a team who genuinely can’t do enough for you, food and cocktails to die for, a stunning spa, beautiful pools, golf and those incredible Tuscan views. 🍸🍝🌿

It’s perfect for couples, families, groups of friends and special celebrations but it also works brilliantly for corporate groups. We recently hosted an offsite here for 80 guests and the team delivered from start to finish.

Whether you’re looking for a few days of complete relaxation, a longer Italian escape or somewhere special to bring a group together, Castelfalfi is very hard to beat.

A firm DNA favourite. 🤍

27/08/2026

10 hotels to have on your radar for 2027 ✈️

In a world always looking for the latest opening, we think reputation and experience count for a lot. For 2027, our edit isn’t about what’s newest. It’s about incredible hotels, in incredible places, that we believe are genuinely worth travelling for.

Some we’ve experienced ourselves, others we’ve had amazing feedback on and all are firmly on our radar for 2027.

From snowy mountain escapes and unforgettable safaris to private beaches, remote islands and some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, these are ten hotels we think deserve a place on the 2027 travel list.

Our 2027 edit:

La Réserve Ramatuelle, St Tropez, France

Royal Malewane, Greater Kruger, South Africa

Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Zannier Le Chalet, Megève, France

The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia, an absolute client favourite

One&Only Kéa Island, Greece

Rosewood Mandarina, Mexico

Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Le Toiny, St Barths

Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli, Lake Garda, Italy

Ten very different hotels, ten very different reasons to start planning 2027.

Which one would be first on your list?

24/08/2026

The Beach Club Edit 🌊

From the understated beauty of Comporta to the glamour of St Tropez and barefoot luxury in the Caribbean, these are some of the beach clubs firmly on our radar.

Think beautiful settings, long lunches, exceptional food, great music and the kind of places you’ll happily settle into for the entire day.

From JNcQUOI Beach Club in Comporta and Maçakızı in Bodrum, to the iconic Club 55 in St Tropez, Portonovi Beach Club in Montenegro, Monastiri in Paros and Gyp Sea in St Barths, each offers its own take on a seriously good day by the sea.

And for a bit of a curveball… whilst technically not a beach club, we couldn’t leave out the Hangover Floating Tiki Bar at Ambergris Cay in Turks & Caicos floating in the middle of impossibly turquoise Caribbean water.

Six beach clubs, one wildcard and plenty of inspiration for your next escape.

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