06 May 2026 Roca Belo Monte opens in June: what Principe's biggest cacao plantation conversion actually delivers
16 Jun 2026 Humpback whale season in Príncipe: when to go, where to watch, and what the boats actually show you
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
Historical Accommodations • 20/07/2026 A night at a roça hotel: what staying on a São Tomé plantation actually feels like What a night in a São Tomé plantation house really feels like: inside roça hotels, from Roça Sundy to Belo Monte, and how to plan your stay.
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 • 06/07/2026 São Tomé's roças head to UNESCO: the World Heritage vote that could reshape the islands' tourism story Discover how the proposed UNESCO World Heritage listing for the historic roças of São Tomé and Príncipe could reshape luxury stays, heritage tourism and sustainable development across these Gulf of Guinea islands.
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.
The roça system explained: how colonial plantations became São Tomé's hospitality architecture Historical Accommodations • 29/06/2026 The roça system explained: how colonial plantations became São Tomé's hospitality architecture Discover how São Tomé and Príncipe’s historic roças—former cocoa plantations—are being restored as atmospheric heritage hotels, blending luxury stays with honest storytelling, family-friendly experiences and the REVIVE ROÇAS conservation program.
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.
Hidden Gems • 05/06/2026 From Monte Café to Diogo Vaz: following the bean trail that made São Tomé an equatorial outlier Plan a São Tomé coffee and chocolate plantation tour from your hotel, with visits to Monte Café and Diogo Vaz, tasting experiences, logistics tips, and insights for conscious luxury travelers.
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.
Historical Accommodations • 27/05/2026 Sundy Praia's colonial bones: how the property reads two centuries of Principe history Discover how Sundy Praia and Roça Sundy on Príncipe Island combine a quiet beach retreat with rich plantation heritage, from the 1919 Einstein eclipse story to sustainable design, local community partnerships and romantic, heritage-focused stays for couples.
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.
Hidden Gems • 25/05/2026 Claudio Corallo's chocolate factory, and why every visitor calls it the surprise of Sao Tome Plan a Claudio Corallo chocolate factory tour in São Tomé and Príncipe: find out how long the tasting takes, typical ticket prices, how to book, what to buy, and how to visit from luxury hotels along Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho.
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.
