Introducing "Robe Report"
My new Instagram video series offers an intimate, dressed-down peek inside the world’s best luxury hotel suites and villas. Here's why I launched it.
Let’s face it: traditional hotel reviews can be a bit same-y. Yes, every writer has a unique take and POV, and many do an excellent job of describing their experiences and explaining to readers—and potential future guests—what to expect from a particular property. And I celebrate that! But in 2026, perhaps this information could be delivered in a way that’s more personal, more fun, and maybe even a little sexier?!
When I began publishing this newsletter, I started writing hotel reviews to offer my own two cents on the properties I’m very fortunate to visit. But as time went by, I didn’t feel like I was contributing anything extra or really adding that much more value. Plus, I gratefully write articles and reviews for several other publications that pay me far more than this channel currently does (though we’re hoping to change that, besties!).
So I thought long and hard about how I could create a content series that was different, enjoyable to produce, slightly cheeky, and hopefully able to resonate with a broader audience.
After bouncing ideas around my brain and notebook for a while, I landed on one that I loved: a new video series in which I explore and present the best hotel rooms I stay in while wearing the apparel provided. “An intimate, dressed-down peek inside the world’s best luxury hotel suites and villas,” as the working tagline describes it.
After all, robes have always been one of my favorite hotel amenities. There’s nothing quite like slipping into a cozy, fluffy dressing gown or a lightweight, flowy kimono and fully relaxing in a luxurious suite. And these days, the styles, colors, and fabrics of hotel robes are increasingly used to express a property’s vibe and personality. So it makes total sense to me to feature these smart branding tools in any content showcasing a hotel’s interiors.
The name of the video series wrote itself: Robe Report. IYKYK. All that was left to do was start filming the content—which finally happened during my recent trip to Eden Roc Cap Cana, a two-Michelin-Key resort that’s one of the most sought-after destinations in the Dominican Republic.
It then took a while to edit and, finally, to post the finished product. But I got there, and the first edition (episode?) went live last week—check it out at this link or via the embed below! The short video provides a tour of the hotel’s vast two-bedroom villa, showcasing the different spaces, features, amenities, and—importantly to me—the design details that make this luxury accommodation unique and worth the price tag.
Luckily, the response to the post was overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to everyone on Instagram who watched, liked, shared, saved, commented, etc., and special thanks to those who have told me—both online and in person—that they love the concept and execution. Your encouragement really means a lot, particularly since so much time and effort went into conceptualizing and creating this. And now that I have a little validation, I’m planning to produce a whole series of similar videos, each spotlighting a different luxury hotel around the world.
To begin with, I’m aiming to post these videos every two weeks, with the hope that opportunities to film in the most lavish and decadent suites and villas around the world will keep increasing as time goes by. (If you’re a PR or hotelier interested in creating a bespoke video for your property, I’d love to hear from you!)
If you don’t already, I hope you’ll follow me on Instagram at @dahowarth and enjoy the forthcoming Robe Report episodes (I think I’ve landed on “episodes”), as well as more travel- and design-related content. Plus some personal updates, husband promotion, and cat videos, obviously.
If you only want travel content, then the dedicated @farflung.corners account may be more your vibe. Up to you! Either way, thank you immensely for your support.
Far-Flung Corners is currently accepting pitches and partnership opportunities. If you own or represent a hotel or destination that you think would be a great fit for the publication, or would like to explore options for bespoke content, please get in touch!
All photography featured in Far-Flung Corners is my own, unless specified otherwise. Don’t forget to follow @farflung.corners on Instagram for more photos, updates, musings, and more. Love, D x