Splendid Magazine · Masthead
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

FASHION
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

HOTELS
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

HOTELS
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

STYLE
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

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

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

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

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

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

A curated guide to the best independent children's clothing brands — from heritage cotton labels to design-forward ateliers worth ordering.
2026-03-19

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

HOTELS
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

The best luxury resorts in Phuket, from hillside pool villas to beachfront retreats, plus hidden beaches, sunset restaurants and spa recommendations.
2025-09-17

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

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