Welcome Beyond is more than a unique collection of beautiful home rentals and boutique hotels. It’s a unique way of thinking about what a vacation should be. It’s about gaining new perspectives on regions, cultures, and places of incredible beauty.

Hand-picked paradise is Welcome Beyond’s blog showcasing travel ideas and inspiration from around the world, beautiful travel accessories and everything else related to traveling in style.

Women watch out! Created by, run by and exclusively for women: Escape Haven is a surf and spa retreat known to pamper women with everything they could possibly wish for. And the good news is: Next to their location in gorgeous Bali they recently opened another place, located at the world’s top surf and yoga location in Byron Bay, Australia. Get your spa appointment (plus recharge your batteries) at:

http://www.escapehaven.com/”

Simply! Must! Stay! Here! The traditional hay barn on the island of Föhr at Germany’s north coast has been converted into a vacation home: with its thatched roof, white and blue floor tiles and modern interiors Karin Matz Arkitekt created a truly Frisian and stylish vacation home. See pictures at:

http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2013/4/29/fohr.html

Charming harbors with peacefully rocking boats, picturesque towns by the coast, delicious sea food and the most relaxed people in the world: let Sweden’s west coast enchant you with its slow and simple life. Discover the coast’s most beautiful places off the beaten track with CN Traveller’s guide:

http://www.cntraveller.com/photos/photo-galleries/sweden-west-coast-travel-story

It probably doesn’t get any more ‘old school’ than Oxford, England. It’s one of the few cities left on the planet NOT trying to be cool, hip, modern. Proudly sticking to its traditional charm, cobbled alleyways and world-famous college campus, Oxford is simply original. And with this insider’s guide on restaurants, bars, museums and places to stay you’ll be perfectly fine while visiting Oxford, the last city of culture with character: 

http://www.cntraveller.com/recommended/uk/best-of-oxford-uk

Design vacation homes made from 2.500 reclaimed bullets? Made from a broken skateboard? 100% sustainable, decorative and artistic? See where birds are staying on vacation - and get jealous!

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/places-birds-sleep.html