Booking travel these days is quite the job. Sure, there are your trusted sites. But when you’re looking for true gems, it definitely takes work. Welcome Beyond is like a trusted friend who scouts out authentic accommodation options for you and presents them in a clean design format, with concise, engaging information.
Started by two brothers who have travelled the world and share a love for architecture and interior design, their collection has 440 hotels and homes in 46 countries, and includes villas, cottages, inns, guesthouses, chalets, city apartments, and small boutique hotels.
Saddle Peak House©Joe FletcherPortfolio Selection
What makes a Welcome Beyond property? Every place picked must have high-quality design, originality, and passion (from the property owners). Chosen venues range from the posh, to the rustic, to bordering on the quirky – and importantly, at their core, they must all be authentic: places you would write home about.
Nicaragua Private Island©Paul MasseyWelcome Beyond Site
Every property on the Welcome Beyond site has a personal introduction that tells you about the inspiration behind the property, from the owners. Properties are divided by location and category so it’s easy to navigate, and include other useful information including distance to the closest airport, things to do, reviews, and other related properties, should you want to look around. They also update it with news about anything currently going on – like construction in certain areas, etc – so there are no surprises, which is extremely helpful.
Welcome Beyond Featured Property
UJ stayed as a guest at Spatia Comporta, a beautiful understated hotel on the coast of Alentejo, close to Comporta. Nestled into the pines, the cool concrete and clean design lines created a contemporary space that truly fit into its surroundings. Read about our time at Spatia Comporta here.
Spatia ComportaAnything Else
Many sites claim to do what Welcome Beyond does, but there’s something special about their selection, if you like design-led places with soul. They also match prices – if you find something from their portfolio at a better price elsewhere – and booking through them means you’re also treated to other perks. You can also buy a gift voucher from them, which is something that we think everyone would love under the Christmas tree.
