
Cape Town is a place of topographical drama—mountains and sea—but also deep cultural layers, from Xhosa and Cape Malay traditions to Dutch and British influences that shape its food, design and daily rhythms. Six creative insiders share the spots that capture this dynamic South African city right now.

From the Dodecanese to the Cyclades to the Ionians and loads in between, we found the old family mansions, caught-in-time guest houses and tasteful modern renos that won’t feel like you’ve been (golden) fleeced