When our writer booked her flight to Cardiff this spring, she had a moody trip in mind: Cloudy hikes along jagged cliffs and up to castle ruins, rainy strolls along colourful high streets and cozy pub dinners after museum visits. And that’s exactly what she got – with so much more. When a historic heat wave struck, she had an unexpected beach day in Pembrokeshire country, where a day in postcard-perfect Tenby was a balm.

And closer to home, we explored some high-design inns and guesthouses set amid the stunning backdrop of Newfoundland’s rugged landscape. Here are three new design stays worth the trip.

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