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Splendid Magazine

Publisher

Splendid Magazine is an independent biannual print and weekly online publication exploring the world's most extraordinary hotels, hidden destinations and design-forward experiences. Founded in 2023 by April Windsor, Splendid covers curated travel guides, hotel reviews, style edits and cultural essays with a cinematic editorial eye. Editorial content is original and first-person; photography is shot on location by Splendid (or the named photographer where credited). The publication is independently funded and does not run paid hotel placements.


Selected writing

Articles by Splendid Magazine

Made in Bali: The Island Fashion Edit

FASHION

Made in Bali: The Island Fashion Edit

Bali has quietly become one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling fashion destinations. Our edit of the island-made labels worth knowing now, across swimwear, res…

2026-07-02

The Expert in Residence: Hotels Hiring Historians

HOTELS

The Expert in Residence: Hotels Hiring Historians

The most interesting hotels in the world are hiring historians, gallerists and architects. Inside the rise of expert-led hospitality, from Raffles Singapore's r…

2026-06-20

Where to Stay in Singapore

HOTELS

Where to Stay in Singapore

A Splendid edit of where to stay in Singapore — six hotels chosen for architecture, atmosphere and the details that make a stay sit with you long after you've l…

2026-05-23

Lisa Von Tang and the Quiet Rewrite of the Cheongsam

STYLE

Lisa Von Tang and the Quiet Rewrite of the Cheongsam

Singapore-based designer Lisa Von Tang reinterprets Chinese heritage silhouettes for the modern wardrobe — the peplum, the kimono dress, and four more FW26 piec…

2026-05-01

Eight Films to Inspire Your Next Trip

Eight Films to Inspire Your Next Trip

From Positano to Paris — the stays behind the most beautiful scenes ever filmed. Eight films, eight hotels that make the fantasy real.

2026-04-30

A Splendid Guide to Marrakech: Best Luxury Hotels & Riads

A Splendid Guide to Marrakech: Best Luxury Hotels & Riads

From the hidden riads of the medina to the rose-pink arches of Amanjena — a curated luxury travel guide to Marrakech's best hotels, souks and desert experiences…

2026-04-11

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026: Luxury Gift Ideas She’ll Love

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026: Luxury Gift Ideas She’ll Love

An invitation to give beautifully – curated luxury gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2026 from Italian artisans, French beauty houses and Australian designers.

2026-04-05

Hotel Merch Edit: Best Hotel Merchandise & Collabs 2026

Hotel Merch Edit: Best Hotel Merchandise & Collabs 2026

Silk pyjamas from Paris, candles from Beijing, Aman robes you can actually buy — the Splendid edit of the world's best hotel merchandise and lifestyle collabora…

2026-03-30

Best Evening Dresses: A Splendid Edit of Formal Attire

Best Evening Dresses: A Splendid Edit of Formal Attire

A curated guide to formal attire from emerging ateliers including Effie Kats, Huong Boutique and Montsand — because true luxury lies in the details.

2026-03-22

Best Children's Clothing Brands: A Curated Splendid Edit

Best Children's Clothing Brands: A Curated Splendid Edit

A curated guide to the best independent children's clothing brands — from heritage cotton labels to design-forward ateliers worth ordering.

2026-03-19

Luxury Ubud Guide 2026: Best Hotels & Restaurants in Bali

Luxury Ubud Guide 2026: Best Hotels & Restaurants in Bali

An insider's guide to Ubud — Capella Ubud's tented camp, Hoshinoya Bali's river pavilions, and destination restaurants (Room 4 Dessert, Api Jiwa) worth crossing…

2026-02-27

Tokyo's 5 Most Iconic Luxury Hotels: Park Hyatt, Aman & More

Tokyo's 5 Most Iconic Luxury Hotels: Park Hyatt, Aman & More

From the Park Hyatt’s Lost in Translation lobby to Aman Tokyo in Otemachi — the five most iconic luxury hotels in Tokyo, chosen by Splendid Magazine.

2026-02-20

Florence Travel Guide: Best Boutique Hotels & Restaurants

Florence Travel Guide: Best Boutique Hotels & Restaurants

The best design hotels in Florence including The James Suite and Hotel Savoy, plus where to eat, shop and explore. A curated luxury travel guide.

2026-02-18

Amalfi Coast Guide: Hotels & Cliffside Dining

Amalfi Coast Guide: Hotels & Cliffside Dining

A curated luxury guide to the Amalfi Coast featuring the best boutique hotels, cliffside restaurants and scenic coastal drives from Positano to Ravello.

2026-02-07

Shanghai Travel Guide: Best Hotels & Art Deco Architecture

Shanghai Travel Guide: Best Hotels & Art Deco Architecture

The best luxury hotels in Shanghai, from heritage Bund properties to modern design stays, plus Art Deco walks and the city’s finest restaurants.

2026-01-01

Hong Kong Travel Guide: Best Luxury Hotels & Restaurants

Hong Kong Travel Guide: Best Luxury Hotels & Restaurants

A curated luxury guide to Hong Kong — the best design hotels, rooftop bars, dim sum restaurants and hidden gems in a city shaped by contrast.

2025-12-23

Bangkok Travel Guide: Best Luxury Hotels & Street Food

Bangkok Travel Guide: Best Luxury Hotels & Street Food

A curated luxury guide to Bangkok — the best design hotels, Michelin-starred street food, temple visits, rooftop cocktail bars and riverside dining.

2025-11-17

The World's Most Beautiful Hotels: 8 Stays

HOTELS

The World's Most Beautiful Hotels: 8 Stays

Eight of the most beautiful hotels in the world, reviewed in person by Splendid Magazine. Maison Mystique, The Bristol Belgrade, The James Florence, Amanjena, M…

2025-11-10

Phuket Travel Guide: Best Luxury Resorts & Beaches

Phuket Travel Guide: Best Luxury Resorts & Beaches

The best luxury resorts in Phuket, from hillside pool villas to beachfront retreats, plus hidden beaches, sunset restaurants and spa recommendations.

2025-09-17

Dubai Travel Guide: Best Luxury Hotels & Restaurants

Dubai Travel Guide: Best Luxury Hotels & Restaurants

A 48-hour luxury guide to Dubai — Emirates First Class, Shangri-La views, the best restaurants, desert excursions and design hotels in the city of gold.

2025-09-14

Puglia Guide: Best Masseria Hotels & Coastal Dining

Puglia Guide: Best Masseria Hotels & Coastal Dining

The Splendid guide to Puglia — the best masseria hotels from Ostuni to Lecce, Baroque palazzi, trulli villages, and olive-grove dining on the southern Italian c…

2025-08-29