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Write Away

We’re happy to announce the winners of our hotel essay contest, which include one grand prize recipient, three runners-up, and three special awards that are a tribute to traveling moms.

Pillows Maurits at the Park

The grand prize winner in our hotel essay contest is a story about Pillows Maurits at the Park in Amsterdam. Written by Anna von Kuhn, it’s called “The Picasso Nobody Photographs”.

Alone At Last

The story of one man’s big misadventure in Big Sur, from a disastrous river crossing, to a lost boot, to the realization that life, even at its most frustrating, is sometimes best lived alone.

One Battle After Another

It can be a struggle booking a cool, family-friendly boutique hotel in Palm Springs. When planning your next visit, don’t get caught off guard. Consider these great options.

Design Awards 2026

The picks are in. Our editors choose their favorite designs from boutique hotels added to the Tablet selection in the past year. Here are the winners for Mexico, Africa, Oceania, and South America.

Design Awards 2026

Award season is here. Our editors pick their favorite designs from boutique hotels added to the Tablet selection in the past year. Here are the winners for Europe.