Precious Lalique crystal
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Precious Lalique crystal

Wingen-sur-Moder is a small town in France’s Vosges department, but it is also one of the crystal capitals of the world. For it is home to the glassworks, museum, and hotel-restaurant of the Lalique family, now celebrating 130 years of savoir-faire and creative excellence as French master glassmaker

The pinnacle of beauty | in the Rockies
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The pinnacle of beauty
in the Rockies

After the short flight from Vancouver to Calgary, our travelling photographer Joann Pai and her friend Tina hit the road to Banff National Park and the Post Hotel managed by the Schwartz family in Lake Louise. She tells us all about her stay at the heart of pristine beauty in Western Canada.

A Royal renovation in Champagne
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A Royal renovation in Champagne

Our travelling photographer Joann Pai brings us to Royal Champagne, an elegant, newly renovated hotel by a renowned architect, with world class cuisine and a lavish spa.

The picturesque charm | of Italian autumn| at Palazzo Seneca
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The picturesque charm
of Italian autumn
at Palazzo Seneca

"If you love black truffles, prosciutto, and wine as much as I do, then Norcia is the place for you. I arrived in a chilly evening, and was immediately welcomed by the smell of firewood. It felt as if I was going to spend an evening at a friend's home. Well, a friend with a 16th century palace."

Peaceful idleness | in the English countryside
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Peaceful idleness
in the English countryside

Intense winds shook the maple tree mere feet from the dock of the tarn and buffeted the side of Gilpin Lake House during my escape from Paris. No matter what, I was prepared to make thorough use of the getaway and reveled in the property’s perfect conditions for peaceful idleness.

Summer postcard |by Joann Pai
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Summer postcard
by Joann Pai

Dine with Jean-Georges Klein|at Villa René Lalique
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Dine with Jean-Georges Klein
at Villa René Lalique

Less than an hour outside of Strasbourg in the town of Wingen-sur-Moder, the original home of legendary glass designer René Lalique was transformed into a 5 star hotel and restaurant in 2015.

Exquisite cuisine into the woods
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Exquisite cuisine into the woods

Nested inside a national park that borders Belgium and the Netherlands, this newly designed heavenly spa resort houses a 2 Michelin star restaurant, where I had one of the best meals of my life.

Terra, the magic place
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Terra, the magic place

Soon after receiving their second Michelin star in 2017, Gisela and Heinrich decided to rechristen the family hotel as "Terra - The Magic Place". I visited them to experience the magic. It's an enchantment that directly reflects its innate character: organic, cosmopolitan and creative.

What if we taste |Annecy lake’s flavors?
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What if we taste
Annecy lake’s flavors?

On top of a hill overlooking the beautiful Lake Annecy lies Clos des Sens, a charming property run by the Petit family. Their 2- star Michelin restaurant attracts not only locals but also visitors around the world.

Reenergize in Japanese mountains
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Reenergize in Japanese mountains

Nishimuraya Honkan is a haven of peace, 150 km from Osaka. Guests come here to enjoy the benefits of its onsen — the thermal bath of volcanic spring water — for its Japanese garden and for its gourmet cuisine of subtle finesse.

A cozy chalet with|a world-class restaurant
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A cozy chalet with
a world-class restaurant

Flocons de sel is a 5-star upscale resort with a Michelin 3-star restaurant, yet owners Kristine and Emmanuel Renaut make you feel right at home.