Chic Retreats has appointed The Dowal Walker Agency to handle its UK press and publicity. Born out of founder Lulu Townsend’s passion for unique, independent properties, Chic Retreats is a travel lifestyle brand dedicated to uncovering exceptional hotels and villas around the world. With a brand new website launching in Autumn 2017, and over 700 properties around the world suiting all pockets, Chic Retreats is the antidote to impersonal hotel booking engines and generic travel websites, presenting a carefully curated portfolio of intimate properties for discerning travellers. From small B&Bs to stylish boutique hotels and design-led accommodations, each property offers a generous dose of charm and character as well as unforgettable local experiences and outstanding, exceptionally personalised service.