Sofia de la Cruz
Sofia de la Cruz joined Wallpaper* as Travel Editor in 2023. Originally from Madrid, she has lived in London for over a decade. She feels most inspired when taking the role of a cultural observer, chronicling the essence of cities and remote corners through their nuances, rituals and people. Her work sits at the intersection of art, design, and culture. In 2026, she was awarded Young Arts Journalist of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Journalists’ annual Young Journalist Awards.
Latest articles by Sofia de la Cruz
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It’s a Greek island-hopping kind of summer – try six lesser-known destinationsDig deeper and stay longer at our selection of slightly lower-profile Greek islands for a fresher experience of Aegean life
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Inside Luca Pronzato’s modernist house for culture: ‘The challenge was not to create another hotel’The founder of We Are Ona translates his world of temporary dinners and design-led happenings into an ambitious new hospitality concept in Arles, France
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Over a decade later, Aman Tokyo remains the city’s benchmark for urban tranquillityOccupying the uppermost floors of Otemachi Tower, the hotel combines Kerry Hill’s timeless interiors with spectacular views of the Japanese capital
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Out of office: What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to in JuneOur editors highlight what’s new, noteworthy and not-to-be-missed in design, culture and beyond this month
By Hannah Silver Published
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The Emirates A380 enters a new era of cabin designThe first completed A380 conversion in Emirates’ ambitious retrofit programme heralds a refreshed vision for the world’s largest passenger aircraft
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The Newt in Somerset redefines the British country house with a bucolic new residenceLocated just one mile from The Newt, Yarlington Lodge accommodates up to 32 guests and spans 12 acres of gardens and historic woodland
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California’s lauded SingleThread finds a second home in KyotoThe three-Michelin-starred restaurant’s first international outpost arrives at Capella Kyoto, uniting two agricultural regions via beautiful creations
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Retreat to Antiparos, a verdant slice of Cycladic heavenJust a nautical mile from Paros, this under-the-radar destination is beloved for its natural beauty, peaceful living and glamorous visitors
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Experience the wonderfully all-round island of ParosNot only does Paros occupy an enviable position in the Cyclades, it’s also a place of rare versatility where anyone can find an exciting point of entry
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Wallpaper* checks into Tokyo’s most cinematic hotelThirty years after redefining urban hospitality, Park Hyatt Tokyo begins a new chapter high above Shinjuku, dreamt up by Studio Jouin Manku
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Globe-Trotter brings its heritage trunks into the homeThe luggage maker translates its century-old travel craftsmanship into the Steamer Home Trunk, a refined piece of stay-at-home storage
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Turn your bedroom into a hotel room with Marriott’s new Design ShopMarriott International’s travel platform introduces a new kind of destination: a design-focused online shop spotlighting furniture, décor, art, entertaining, and lifestyle pieces
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Go avant-garde in Antwerp, the design hotspot to knowA visit to ‘the diamond capital of the world’ will stimulate and inspire your senses in the best way. Here’s what we recommend
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Tour New York like a local with designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen and a Wallpaper* Travel GuideAs we launch our new Travel Guide series, we get the NYC hotspot lowdown from a local creative – watch our film
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Hotel Julien reworks the familiar in AntwerpInterior designer Bea Mombaers and architect Peter Ivens use custom furniture, low lighting and timeworn materials to shape the next chapter of a beloved Belgian stay
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This new London hotel offers everything from a biohacking lounge to a fermentation labThe first UK outpost of pioneering wellness hotel brand Six Senses opens for business and pleasure in a former London department store with a storied past
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Tired of your neighbours? Rent one of these luxurious villas off the beaten trackThese architectural retreats offer the perfect invitation to unplug and unwind, from a restored Tuscan farmhouse to a Vietnamese residence with its own private beach
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Cece’s opens in Notting Hill with a cinematic take on Italian diningPublic House’s most theatrical London restaurant yet pairs a transportive dining room with delightful Italian cooking
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Check into Louis Vuitton’s playful hotel concept in LondonAn epic pop-up in Mayfair brings together a café, bar, exhibition and shop to mark 130 years of Louis Vuitton’s Monogram
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Rimowa’s latest release makes a case for brighter departuresThe German luggage maker introduces a Pop-inflected palette across its Essential and Groove lines, accompanied by a vivid campaign starring Rossy de Palma
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Tour Milan like a local with designer Hannes PeerAs we launch our brand new Travel Guide series, we get the hotspot lowdown from a local creative
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Somerset’s Michelin-starred Osip now doubles up as a bucolic sleepoverChef Merlin Labron-Johnson expands his lauded farm-to-table restaurant into a restorative place to stay
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Faye Toogood brings a surrealist edge to this new London restaurantFrom Notting Hill to Spitalfields, Holly Carrot begins a new chapter with whimsical interiors and a ravishing plant-forward menu
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Simpson’s in the Strand makes a majestic returnHospitality legend Jeremy King hooks up with a bastion of the London restaurant scene for a match made in dining heaven
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