16 Jun 2026 Humpback whale season in Príncipe: when to go, where to watch, and what the boats actually show you
06 Jul 2026 São Tomé's roças head to UNESCO: the World Heritage vote that could reshape the islands' tourism story
Island Escapes • 27/07/2026 September in São Tomé: why the shoulder season delivers the islands at their most rewarding Planning São Tomé in September ? This shoulder season guide explains weather, prices, wildlife and the best luxury stays for families across both islands.
Island Escapes • 20/07/2026 Sao Tome island escapes for luxury travelers seeking quiet elegance Discover why São Tomé and Príncipe is a refined, under-the-radar island escape, with restored cocoa plantations, quiet beaches, and premium hotels across both islands, plus practical tips for planning a luxury itinerary. by Amélie du Lac-Martinez
Island Escapes • 18/07/2026 Island escapes in São Tomé and Príncipe for refined stays in tome and principe Discover why São Tomé and Príncipe is emerging as the quiet luxury heart of the Gulf of Guinea, with refined eco-lodges, plantation stays and secluded island resorts on São Tomé, Príncipe and Ilhéu das Rolas. by Margaux Blanchard
Island Escapes • 16/07/2026 The quiet beaches of São Tomé island: where to swim, when to go, and which ones the hotels keep for themselves Discover how São Tomé island’s north and south coasts shape its quiet beaches, best swimming spots, marine protected areas and luxury hotels, with practical tips on seasons, safety and visiting Ilhéu das Rolas.
Island Escapes • 13/07/2026 São Tomé's first marine protected areas: what changes for divers, snorkelers, and turtle watchers Discover how São Tomé and Príncipe’s new marine protected areas reshape luxury island stays, snorkeling, and turtle watching, with practical tips on hotels, operators, and respectful marine wildlife encounters.
Island Escapes • 05/07/2026 Dry season in Príncipe: building a slow July stay around spa treatments and whale-watching windows Plan a July wellness and whale watching stay on Príncipe with Sundy Praia, Belo Monte and Bom Bom. Discover dry‑season weather, humpback whale season, spa rituals and slow‑travel itineraries tailored to business and leisure travelers.
Diving the volcanic walls off Ilhéu Bom Bom: what Príncipe delivers below the waterline Island Escapes • 28/06/2026 Diving the volcanic walls off Ilhéu Bom Bom: what Príncipe delivers below the waterline Plan a luxury diving and snorkeling escape to Príncipe’s Ilhéu Bom Bom. Discover volcanic walls, whale sharks, humpback season, water conditions and how to weave a few curated dives into a wider São Tomé and Príncipe itinerary.
Island Escapes • 25/06/2026 Praia Banana, Praia Jalé, and the beaches that explain why Príncipe isn't Zanzibar Plan a quiet-luxury escape to São Tomé and Príncipe, from Praia Banana on Príncipe Island to turtle-rich Praia Jalé on São Tomé, with seasons, flights, transfers and roça stays explained.
Sustainability Innovations • 21/06/2026 Full UNESCO biosphere status: what changed for travelers booking São Tomé since 2025 Discover how São Tomé and Príncipe’s full UNESCO biosphere reserve status is reshaping luxury travel, from restored roças and marine protected areas to low-impact hotels and practical booking tips for high-end, sustainable stays.
Island Escapes • 18/06/2026 Club Santana: the São Tomé resort that works best when you bring the whole family Club Santana on São Tomé’s east coast is the rare family-ready resort: private beach, bungalows, water sports and honest structure that makes island travel easy.
Island Escapes • 12/06/2026 Planning a honeymoon in São Tomé: the quiet alternative to destinations everyone else has already found Plan a quiet, luxurious honeymoon in São Tomé and Príncipe with insider hotel picks, realistic budgets, best travel time and a day-by-day romantic itinerary.
Island Escapes • 02/06/2026 Booking Príncipe for peak summer: which properties to secure before July demand narrows your choices Planning Príncipe Island in July or August? Learn how limited hotel inventory, peak whale season and conservation-focused resorts shape when to book and where to stay.
Island Escapes • 28/05/2026 Hotel Sao Tome in 2026: a working map of what's open, what's coming, and what to book first Updated look at São Tomé and Príncipe hotels for 2026, including Pestana São Tomé, Sundy Praia and Belo Monte, with advisory context, pricing trends and month-by-month planning tips for business-leisure travelers.
Island Escapes • 19/05/2026 The best hotels in Sao Tome and Principe in 2026: location, character, and the case for each property Plan a family trip to São Tomé and Príncipe with this guide to the best hotels, from seafront resorts and eco lodges to plantation houses, plus tips on transfers, ideal trip length and when to book.
Island Escapes • 18/05/2026 Sao Tome's June openings: the new properties and seasonal returns shaping a 2026 stay Planning around Sao Tome June 2026 openings helps couples secure the best rooms, prices and weather across São Tomé and Príncipe. Learn how June reopens key hotels, affects availability and shapes romantic itineraries.
Island Escapes • 15/05/2026 A luxury stay in Sao Tome for honeymooners: the case for the islands few have found yet Discover how luxury stays in São Tomé and Príncipe reinvent the honeymoon, from tented villas at Sundy Praia and historic Roça Sundy to oceanfront Pestana São Tomé, with practical tips on timing, logistics and romantic experiences.
Island Escapes • 12/05/2026 Where to stay in Sao Tome: a property-by-property read for travelers who want it right the first time Practical guide to where to stay in São Tomé and Príncipe, comparing São Tomé island hotels, Príncipe eco lodges, sample 7–10 night itineraries, typical nightly rates and the best time to visit for beach-focused stays.
Island Escapes • 07/05/2026 The US Level 3 advisory for Sao Tome: what it actually means for travelers booked this summer Understand the São Tomé and Príncipe travel advisory 2026 at Level 3, with practical guidance for luxury and solo travelers on health, safety, and hotel planning. by Isabella Pereira
Tech Advances in Hospitality • 23/02/2026 Planning a refined escape to sao tome et principe islands Plan a refined escape to São Tomé and Príncipe with expert guidance on luxury hotel booking, sustainable stays, and practical travel tips for both islands. by Dante Carlucci
Sao principe refined: a luxury hotel booking guide for São Tomé and Príncipe Tech Advances in Hospitality • 20/02/2026 Sao principe refined: a luxury hotel booking guide for São Tomé and Príncipe Plan a refined stay in São Tomé and Príncipe with this expert guide to luxury and premium hotel booking, safety, culture, and practical travel tips. by Elena Kovalyov
