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In Maori, Wharekauhau means “place of knowledge”, as it was here where the wise men would come to learn their craft. The name has remained as a testament to the past.
Nearly two centuries later, a large sheep station took its place here and finds itself still in activity today. In this farm setting, overlooking the Palliser Bay, the lodge cultivates a refined art de vivre, with a welcoming decor that mixes antiques with natural materials.It is surrounded by vast native gardens where the croquet lawn, flowers, orchard and vegetable garden stand alongside one another, with the latter two supplying the restaurant where a delicious revisited “Kiwi” cuisine is served.

Wharekauhau Country Estate

Hotel and restaurant in the country.

The Wickaninnish Inn stands on an outcrop between the Pacific Ocean, Chesterman Beach and a forest of giant evergreens. Artists, including renowned wood carver Henry Nolla, designed elements of its two buildings with the aim of blending art, nature and culture. You can even meet local artists at the onsite carving shed. Each room has a fireplace and picture window offering views of the coastline. Set off on a day of sea kayaking, or to see whales, sea lions or bears around Clayoquot Sound. Relax with a soothing spa treatment after your day's adventures. From November to March, you can admire mighty Pacific storms, watching from the comfort of your guest room as waves come crashing ashore.

Wickaninnish Inn

The Pointe Restaurant

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront.

Clustered at the edge of Yala National Park, the cocoon-like tents at Wild Coast Tented Lodge resemble giant pawprints. That makes them the perfect starting point for a thrilling safari in search of leopards and elephants, to then return to continue your immersive, all-inclusive stay in the serenity of this camp tucked between jungle and ocean. The wilderness lodge blends into the landscape with its organic shapes, bamboo structures, and pristine canvases, a concept that earned a UNESCO Design Award. The elegant suite interiors recall expeditions of yesteryear, journeys to the far reaches of this unspoiled corner of southeast Sri Lanka. Some have a private plunge pool, with the ocean just a stone’s throw away, while hidden away in a leafy, mysterious jungle. Set off at daybreak, guided by the camp’s naturalists, to observe local wildlife and plants, then come home to the Wild Coast Tented Lodge to dine outdoors on Sri Lankan cuisine prepared with contemporary flair.

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

The Dining Pavilion

Lodge and restaurant on the seafront.

Nestled among the bucolic valleys and pristine lakes of the Litchfield Hills, Winvian is a unique hotel complex with 45 hectares of lush grounds bordered by centuries-old maple trees. A team of 15 architects designed the 18 original chalets and one suite, each with its own special design and atmosphere. Guests can choose to stay in a two-level treehouse 10 meters off the ground, a lighthouse in the middle of the forest, or perhaps a lodge built around a massive oak tree. In addition to the spa, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, fly fishing, race car driving and other unforgettable experiences are available, all just two hours from the buzz of New York and Boston.

Winvian

Winvian Farm Restaurant

Standing on the heights of Beijing, China, the Xitan Hotel welcomes guests to a stunning natural setting. Spread over two hectares of an ancient village built towards the end of the Ming Dynasty, the atypical architecture of this luxury hotel is inspired by its amazing surroundings. In harmony with the environment and encircled by water and mountains, its zen atmosphere is immediately captivating. Each of the 38 rooms and courtyards has its own concept, designed to combine Chinese tradition, modernism and a sense of purity. From every angle — from the living spaces and tea room to the gym — the Xitan Hotel enjoys magnificent views of the towering peaks and lush vegetation all around. There are few places in the world that so thoroughly invite contemplation and the freedom to let go. A visit to the hotel’s spa only confirms this as it opens the senses to the great beyond. Chef Jun Wang’s cuisine at the gourmet restaurant The House of Rong is both creative and rooted in the local terroir, making it the perfect complement to a stay at this restorative, other-worldly place.

Xitan Beijing

The House of Rong

Hotel and restaurant in the mountains.

Simply cross the threshold of Yihe Mansions and you will be taken back to the Republic of China’s past, a time when the country’s leaders built their residences in the shade of the maple trees on Yihe Road in Nanjing, the capital of ten dynasties. Its stylish private villas have been magnificently restored and now offer sophisticated, deeply historical rooms and suites, spas, restaurants and even their own museums. Extremely spacious, they boast soft light and greenery throughout; the decor is an elegant blend of traditional artefacts and contemporary objects, with fine wood and precious fabrics. This is a serene environment where you can truly appreciate the beauty of China’s culture and history.

Yihe Mansions

Wan Guo Chun Chinese Restaurant

Hotel and restaurant in town.

This fine early 20th-century mansion on the banks of Lake Annecy is a rhapsody of blue and gold: the blue of the façade and the lake viewed from the terrace meets the golden yellow of the wood cladding the walls and the sun that shines into the guestrooms through the large picture windows. This house offers an intimate setting with a warm, cosy ambiance. And all around is resplendent nature, as celebrated by the Chef's cuisine. Since 2010, Yoann Conte, following in the footsteps of Marc Veyrat, has drawn his inspiration from the passing seasons and their plants to reinterpret local cuisine, serving, for example, fish from the lake with fresh herbs and alpine flowers.

Yoann Conte

La Table de Yoann Conte - Restaurant Gastronomique

Hotel and restaurant on a lake.

In the heart of the Træna archipelago in northern Norway, Husøy is home to a fishing community that has lived in harmony with nature and cultivated its unique sense of tradition for generations. This powerful cultural heritage permeates Ytri. Its wooden architecture, drawing inspiration from traditional Norwegian fishers’ houses, blends seamlessly into the natural surroundings and offers panoramic views of the rugged beauty of the archipelago’s mountains. Guests can enjoy these vistas from spacious lounges as well as from rooms and suites decorated in a cozy yet minimalist Nordic style. Here, you are immersed in the traditions of the Arctic Circle. This authentic Scandinavian experience–including hiking and whale watching–extends to Ytri’s restaurant, where every dish is inspired by the day’s catch and local ingredients.

Ytri Island Retreat

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Zanzibar White Sand has set its anchor down along the eastern coast of the archipelago of Zanzibar. In the heart of a luxurious ecosystem, the establishment has had the finesse to integrate itself in complete discretion. Each villa is nestled in tropical vegetation, refreshed by the Indian Ocean, and has a living area of 500 sq. meters located within a 1500 sq. meters lush garden for complete privacy. 
The restaurant serves local fish and produce from the vegetable garden, which are subtly enhanced by the famous spices of Zanzibar that may also be found as the foundations for the spa's original treatments. Whether diving or kitesurfing, the warm turquoise waters of the beach are the ideal playground after a safari on continental Africa. 

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

Doors to Zanzibar

Wood, glass, sleek design: a simple but welcoming décor, in tune with the cheerful atmosphere of this restaurant, which concentrates first and foremost on the food on the plate and has built up a clientele of regular customers. Wilson Alpala, Ecuadorian Chef who joined Zazu after spending the first years of his career in France, serves contemporary cuisine with Latin American influences, mainly based on local ingredients. He works very closely with farmers, grows vegetables in the restaurant's greenhouses and selected his own team of reliable fishermen on the coast. The cellar, with its spectacular 25-foot high ceiling, is one of the finest in Ecuador.

Zazu

Restaurant in town.

Take a seat at the counter and let yourself be surprised. Here, there is no menu or predefined specials; the chef follows his inspiration and what he perceives of his guests' desires to prepare them a unique meal celebrating a moment that will not be repeated. At the head of this family restaurant, Shinichiro Takagi is the custodian of a culinary tradition that finds its origins in the concept of Ishoku Dogen, according to which food and health are linked. From the traditional decor to the pottery supplied by local artisans, from the slightest flower to the best ingredients, nothing is left to chance when creating an exquisite kaiseki cuisine and a moment of perfect harmony.

Zeniya

Zeniya / 銭屋

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