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On the shores of Lake Wakatipu, forty-five minutes from Queenstown, Blanket Bay offers dramatic views of the Humboldt Mountains and their reflections below. Wild, rugged and dense with foliage, the landscape finds its natural progression in the property’s stone and timber buildings.
With their large windows that give onto the lake and grand fireplaces, the rooms, chalets and villas are elegant cocoons offering the ultimate respite after one of the many excursions on offer. From helicopter tours over the Fiords of Milford Sound to Mt Aspiring National Park hikes, jet boating in the river or fly fishing, the Blanket Bay team is always on hand to help you discover this breathtaking wilderness. And if it is serenity you seek, sit back and relax in the spa or in one of the armchairs in the bar, which offers a wide selection of premium New Zealand wines.

Blanket Bay

Blanket Bay Restaurant

Hotel and restaurant on a lake.

Blue Margouillat Seaview Hotel is a Creole-style property sitting on the heights of Reunion Island’s Saint-Leu. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, its horizon stretches into infinity — only a few rare clouds sweeping across the blue immensity. Exotic woods furnish the spacious rooms and suites and decorate the salons and restaurant. The latter is where you can enjoy delicious dishes composed of local spices and flavours. Small inland fish, garden herbs? Here, happiness is epicurean. From the gourmet delights and special attention paid to guests to the individual spa tubs in the luminous suites, you will feel as if in a dream, flying over the vast ocean.

Blue Margouillat Seaview Hotel

Blue Margouillat - L'Eveil des Sens

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront.

The luxuriant green countryside of Umbria, the “Garden of Italy”, is the perfect setting for this ancient mediaeval fortress. It is an impressive collection of neo-Gothic buildings, a Baroque chapel, surrounded by parkland planted with trees over one hundred years old and an olive grove, which offers outstanding hospitality. Outside, the infinity pool, the flower-bedecked courtyards and the shaded paths offer a cool haven of peace. Inside, the contemporary décor of the rooms and the elegance of the lounges also combine to create a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant serves traditional dishes in a vaulted dining room or on a terrace overlooking the hills.

Borgo dei Conti Resort

Cedri

Hotel and restaurant in the country.

On the grounds of a traditional village that dates back to the 12th century, between Volterra and San Gimignano, Borgo Pignano Volterra – Tuscany rises with its honey-colored stone buildings amid 740 acres of forest and private gardens. With vaulted ceilings, columns and medieval frescoes, the hotel and its rooms feel steeped in history. Accommodation is spread across the grand main house, eight villas with private pools, and ten maisonettes that occupy former farm buildings. The estate’s organic farm supplies all the vegetables, olive oil and wine that feature on the menu. The chef’s elevated interpretation of traditional Tuscan cuisine is served at Villa Pignano restaurant, overlooking a stunning infinity pool, and on the terrace at Al Fresco. Whether you spend your vacation hiking along the estate’s trails, in cooking classes, relaxing at the spa, or truffle hunting in autumn, everything here invites you to savor la dolce vita.

Borgo Pignano Volterra - Tuscany

Villa Pignano

Located in the heart of the Chianti Classico, Borgo San Felice Resort combines all of the pleasures of la dolce vita. The property is made up of an entire medieval hamlet including its old chapel, large pool, cellars and its vineyard surrounding it. Infinite pleasures can be discovered: authentic Mediterranean cuisine, an exceptional wine cellar, and the wellness centre. A bike excursion to explore the environs will enhance the enjoyment of an unforgettable stay in this medieval hamlet. Amongst other things, the beauty of the picturesque villages of Chianti, just a few kilometres away, will guarantee an eternal attachment to this region of Italy with its light and magic.

Borgo San Felice Resort

Poggio Rosso

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the infinite blue surrounding Borgo Santandrea, a mythical beachside hotel on the Amalfi Coast. Nestled between Amalfi and Positano, this absolute gem overlooks the Mediterranean from almost 300 feet above sea level, offering breathtaking views. Its 30 rooms and 19 luxury suites, connected by panoramic terraces, are an exquisite blend of Italian tradition, modernism, and mid-century design. It is one of the few hotels on the Amalfi Coast to have its own private shingle beach, which can be accessed directly via an elevator or a scenic path. In the heart of unspoiled scenery, it makes Borgo Santandrea an idyllic and much-loved destination, heaven on earth to enjoy alone or with others. This charismatic hotel's exclusivity can also be appreciated at the spa, in the stunning Mediterranean gardens, at the bar or by the pool, sipping a signature cocktail in the setting sun. Finally, its three restaurants—looking out over the sea to the horizon—invite you on a journey of sensations, flavors, and colors. You'll enjoy modern and sustainable cuisine showcasing reimagined traditional dishes and local ingredients.

Borgo Santandrea

Alici Restaurant

The Botanique Hotel Experience is an ode to nature that was designed expressly to give guests an immersive experience in the luxuriant botanical world of Campos de Jordào – a vast, protected reserve halfway between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The Botanique Hotel Experience sits on a hillside facing the Mantiqueira Mountains and Brazilian architects and artists are behind its design, combining enormous clay boulders from nearby rivers with pink cedarwood, glass, and steel. The villas and suites of this intimate retreat have floor-to-ceiling windows, as does the Mina restaurant, which offers views of the Atlantic forest and serves garden-to-table cuisine. The large, 11,000-square-foot spa with indoor ozonated pool provides a range of treatments inspired by traditional Brazilian relaxation rituals. Exploring local nature and culture will be the highlights of your stay as you enjoy hikes, horseback rides, or harvesting organic herbs.

Botanique Hotel Experience

Mina

In the heart of the Basque coast, in Anglet, Brindos Lac & Château majestically sprawls across the shores of one of the largest private lakes in France. Imbued with Hispano-Moresque charm, this exceptional hotel, close to Biarritz, offers guests a fascinating immersion into this mythical setting located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Basque hinterland. Its 39 rooms and suites, which elegantly incorporate elements and furniture from regional artists and craftsmen, provide the ultimate sense of relaxation. And for a stay unlike any other, its ten floating lodges on the lake offer guests the added pleasure of unparalleled intimacy. Nestled amidst a lush backdrop, its vast spa, featuring Gemology products and treatments, is a unique and magical interlude to any stay. An ambassador of fine living, the restaurant is deeply rooted in its strong cultural heritage and proudly promotes its Basque identity with a cuisine in which the chef expertly showcases the treasures offered by the land and sea. From gustatory delights to long walks that are both exhilarating and relaxing, and through the discovery of the land and its ancestral traditions, Brindos Lac & Château is a truly enchanted kingdom in which a thousand mesmerising experiences await you.

Brindos Lac & Château

Restaurant de Brindos, Lac & Château

Formerly a smuggling port and refuge, Roscoff has remained a unique destination, with its waves of emerald, granite cottages and manor houses nestled amongst the cliffs. This hideaway is an ancient trader’s property with a swimming pool, spa and direct access to the beach. The chef will treat you to an exceptional quality of fish and seafood, directly sourced from the local fishermen. His cuisine is a reflection of modern Brittany; it is a real pleasure to see, to feel, to taste! A 15 minutes boat trip is all that is needed to discover the island of Batz, a “tropical” pearl with palm trees and beaches of fine sand that has been magically misplaced in the English Channel.

Brittany & Spa

Nori

Tucked beneath the Cotswold escarpment and surrounded by ten acres of enchanting gardens, Buckland Manor is a 13th-century retreat steeped in charm, heritage, and timeless English beauty. Once a cherished family home, its mullioned windows, crackling fireplaces, and timeworn Cotswold stone whisper stories of centuries past. Guests are invited to unwind in light-filled lounges, stroll croquet lawns and wildflower meadows, or explore the rolling countryside beyond. Dining is a celebration of seasonal, locally sourced produce–served with elegance in the manor’s candlelit dining room or al fresco beneath rose-clad walls. With golden stone vistas, peaceful seclusion, and heartfelt hospitality, Buckland Manor offers a rare escape into stillness, romance and classic Cotswold allure.

Buckland Manor

Hotel and restaurant in a village.

With the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger Palace and the Frauenkirche, Dresden is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Germany. Right in the centre of the Baroque district it is home to Bülow Palais. This residence, which is run with passion, offers a taste of paradise to stylish and demanding guests. It boasts an elegant atmosphere, with a touch of originality designed to appeal to those who love all that is truly personal. Relax and enjoy breakfast in the light-filled winter garden, savour light German cuisine at Caroussel Nouvelle, or meet up with your friends at the cigar lounge. The restaurant Le Caroussel offers one of the best cuisines in the region.

Bülow Palais

Caroussel Nouvelle

Hotel and restaurant in town.

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