There are places in the world that impress more than the eyes—they soften the shoulders, quiet the mind, and slow everything down to a kinder pace. Villa d’Este, resting gracefully on the shores of Lake Como, is one of those rare sanctuaries. It’s not only…
An eye-catching spot in the land of the rich and famous, that’s only open from May until the end of September, La Tartane is a popular destination for couples and families alike. Brightened by a palette of sunny colours, natural materials and whitewashed beams and…
A historic soul revived One of the largest, and most important, chateaux-hotels in France, Chateau de Montvillargenne also known as Jeanne & the Forest, is the ideal destination for those wishing to explore the regions many treasures. A descendant of the famous banking family, baroness…
Noteable for its playful atmosphere, eclectic interior design and whimsical experiences, Monsieur Jean -Hotel Particulier is one of the newer entries into the Québec City hospitality marketplace. Not to be missed, Monsieur Jean’s vibrant blue entranceway is front and centre on the strikingly prominent corner…
When I stumbled off the night train from Transylvania at 5 am, distinctly the worse for wear, Tamas at the front desk of Budapest’s New York Palace Hotel didn’t blink. Within minutes, as if this were an everyday occurrence, which it may well be, he…
Not so far off the beaten path that it’s a challenge but isolated enough for privacy and communing with nature, Fronterra is a 58-acre regenerative botanical farm on the waterfront in Prince Edward County. The love-child of husband-and-wife duo Jens and Inge whose vision is…
Two decades in the planning, the Basin Glacial Waters has opened at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a 539 key-hotel set on the lake in more than 6,500 sq km of protected pine forest in the heart of Banff National Park. The 1800 square…
The Brandy Thief, a 17th century rough stone, self-catering coastal cottage, located in the village of Lee, a few miles west of Ilfracombe in North Devon, has been featured in a number of high-end interior design magazines. Today, after incarnations as a tea room and…
Alongside all-inclusive resorts, luxury cruises, safaris, and tastefully curated castle tours, a new niche is emerging in the global travel industry – Dark Tourism, also known as ‘thanatourism’ or black tourism. As the name suggests, taking this type of vacation involves visiting specific areas or…
With the opening of Brasserie Alexandria, the parlour and library dining room of Picton’s historic Merrill House, have been transformed into a series of fantastically immersive rooms where a world of golden beauty and mythology awaits. Carrying over from the hotel’s previous restaurant, revered Head…
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