Sandy beaches, hidden coves

Travel Be Inspired Published on 28/04/2025

Sandy beaches, hidden coves

Feel your cares drift away as you explore our properties at the water’s edge. Facing gently lapping waters or waves meant for surfing, crystal-clear coves ideal for snorkeling or in the harbor of a busy city or tranquil fjord, our global collection has every kind of seaside covered.

Explore the wild

Travel Travel journal Published on 16/02/2025

Explore the wild

Take a walk on the wild side with our properties in Africa and India, which provide an unrivaled perspective on the world’s most emblematic settings and creatures. In these pristine expanses, beneath clear skies, you’ll feel at one with nature and refreshingly disconnected from real life.

Gardens that feed the soul

Travel Be Inspired Qin Xie Published on 27/01/2025

Gardens that feed the soul

Gardens provide more than just food for the table– they also nourish the soul, a quality brilliantly embraced by these UK and Channel Island properties.

The beauty of small gestures

Travel Travel journal Marion Bley Published on 16/01/2025

The beauty of small gestures

En route to architectural treasures

Travel Route du bonheur Olivier Bauer Published on 18/07/2024

En route to architectural treasures

In 2024, Relais & Châteaux not only celebrates its 70th anniversary as an Association, but the inauguration of its first Route du Bonheur (Road of Happiness).

Variations on the Theme of Paradise

Travel SofijaSilvia Jonathan Bousfield Published on 26/03/2024

Variations on the Theme of Paradise

The clear waters of the Adriatic coast; an epic variety of natural landscapes; a rich cultural history that dates back to the cradle of civilization; and a wonderfully unhurried lifestyle: Croatia has it all. Three properties invite you to discover this beautiful and unspoiled country.

Contributors

Olivier Bauer International journalist

Olivier Bauer
International journalist

Megan Lambert English travel journalist for The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure, The Times of India

Megan Lambert
English travel journalist for The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure, The Times of India

Graeme Green Travel writer and photographer

Graeme Green
Travel writer and photographer

Sylvie Berkowicz Television producer, host and journalist

Sylvie Berkowicz
Television producer, host and journalist

Sabine Bouvet Lifestyle journalist

Sabine Bouvet
Lifestyle journalist

Stéphane Méjanès Committed gastronomic journalist

Stéphane Méjanès
Committed gastronomic journalist

Damir Fabijanić Croatian photographer

Damir Fabijanić
Croatian photographer

Bianca Bujan Food and travel Canadian writer

Bianca Bujan
Food and travel Canadian writer

Joann Pai Canadian food & travel photographer

Joann Pai
Canadian food & travel photographer

Jerome Galland French design and travel photographer

Jerome Galland
French design and travel photographer

Taja Harris Slovenian photographer and filmmaker

Taja Harris
Slovenian photographer and filmmaker

Christian Simenc Architect & Design Journalist

Christian Simenc
Architect & Design Journalist

Olivier Reneau French lifestyle journalist Air France Madame

Olivier Reneau
French lifestyle journalist Air France Madame

Estérelle Payany Food critic in France, author of some 30 books

Estérelle Payany
Food critic in France, author of some 30 books

Roberta Valerio Reporter photographer and portraitist

Roberta Valerio
Reporter photographer and portraitist

Jancee Dunn New York Times bestselling author of six books

Jancee Dunn
New York Times bestselling author of six books

Jane Knight Freelance writer from UK

Jane Knight
Freelance writer from UK

Amber Gibson Tourism columnist Forbes USA

Amber Gibson
Tourism columnist Forbes USA

Daniel Bernard French food journalist

Daniel Bernard
French food journalist

Adam Slama British photographer

Adam Slama
British photographer

Vicky Chahine Lifestyle journalist from Paris (M Le Monde, Le Point...)

Vicky Chahine
Lifestyle journalist from Paris (M Le Monde, Le Point...)

Juliet Izon Lifestyle writer from New York

Juliet Izon
Lifestyle writer from New York

Lucy Laucht Travel photographer

Lucy Laucht
Travel photographer

Anne-Claire Héraud French self-taught food photographer

Anne-Claire Héraud
French self-taught food photographer

Jackie Caradonio Travel Director of the American magazine Departures

Jackie Caradonio
Travel Director of the American magazine Departures

Lucie Charpentier French photographer

Lucie Charpentier
French photographer

Jean Berthelot de La Glétais Journalist for french press and radio Europe 1, Sud Ouest Mag

Jean Berthelot de La Glétais
Journalist for french press and radio Europe 1, Sud Ouest Mag

Annick Weber Travel and lifestyle writer from Luxembourg

Annick Weber
Travel and lifestyle writer from Luxembourg

Support Éditions Magazine devoted to contemporary illustration

Support Éditions
Magazine devoted to contemporary illustration

Patrick Locqueneux Travel blogger - Mr. Tripper

Patrick Locqueneux
Travel blogger - Mr. Tripper

Jessica Jungbauer German photographer (National Geographic, CN Traveler)

Jessica Jungbauer
German photographer (National Geographic, CN Traveler)

Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu Romanian gourmet writers

Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu
Romanian gourmet writers

Benjamin Loyseau Photojournalist for Vanity Fair, Libération and Le Monde

Benjamin Loyseau
Photojournalist for Vanity Fair, Libération and Le Monde

Alice Cavanagh Paris-based features writer for The New York Times Magazine

Alice Cavanagh
Paris-based features writer for The New York Times Magazine

Rymn Massand Creative consultant in design

Rymn Massand
Creative consultant in design

François Simon Formerly feared French food critic and novelist

François Simon
Formerly feared French food critic and novelist

Jordi Lippe-McGraw American travel writer

Jordi Lippe-McGraw
American travel writer

Matthew Villano American writer CNN Travel, San Francisco Chronicle

Matthew Villano
American writer CNN Travel, San Francisco Chronicle

Céline Marks French blogger & photographer

Céline Marks
French blogger & photographer

Tamlin Wightman Travel writer and photographer

Tamlin Wightman
Travel writer and photographer

Marie Faure-Ambroise Founder of lifestyle website My Travel Dreams

Marie Faure-Ambroise
Founder of lifestyle website My Travel Dreams

Eugenio Mailler Taste Activist

Eugenio Mailler
Taste Activist

Jill Barth Wine expert (Forbes, USA Today)

Jill Barth
Wine expert (Forbes, USA Today)

L'art du voyage Journalists in luxury hospitality

L'art du voyage
Journalists in luxury hospitality

Macarena Escrivà Spanish journalist for CN Traveler Spain, Viajar Magazine

Macarena Escrivà
Spanish journalist for CN Traveler Spain, Viajar Magazine

Laura Burkitt Londoner stylist

Laura Burkitt
Londoner stylist

Marissa Cox Founder of lifestyle blog "Rue Rodier"

Marissa Cox
Founder of lifestyle blog "Rue Rodier"

Kim Levy Journalist about the culture of taste

Kim Levy
Journalist about the culture of taste

David Coggins Writer and editor for US publications

David Coggins
Writer and editor for US publications

Rooksana Hossenally Travel & lifestyle journalist

Rooksana Hossenally
Travel & lifestyle journalist

Lindsey Tramuta Food and travel writer

Lindsey Tramuta
Food and travel writer

Arturo Bamboo Berlin-based silver halide photographers

Arturo Bamboo
Berlin-based silver halide photographers

Guillaume Crouzet French lifestyle chronicler

Guillaume Crouzet
French lifestyle chronicler

The Rollinson London-based travel blogger

The Rollinson
London-based travel blogger

Georgia Hopkins Australian lifestyle writer "It's beautiful here"

Georgia Hopkins
Australian lifestyle writer "It's beautiful here"

Jen Murphy Journalist US about travel & fitness adventures

Jen Murphy
Journalist US about travel & fitness adventures

Whitney Valverde Costa Rican blogger "Whitney's Wonderland"

Whitney Valverde
Costa Rican blogger "Whitney's Wonderland"

Marie-Christine Clément Writer specialised in taste and food

Marie-Christine Clément
Writer specialised in taste and food

Ryoko Sekiguchi Japanese author and translator

Ryoko Sekiguchi
Japanese author and translator

Lauren Wells American Instagram influencer

Lauren Wells
American Instagram influencer

Rhiannon Taylor Australian travel & lifestyle photographer

Rhiannon Taylor
Australian travel & lifestyle photographer

Tarajia Morrell Founder of cooking blog The Lovage

Tarajia Morrell
Founder of cooking blog The Lovage

Rosa Park Co-founder of Cereal Magazine

Rosa Park
Co-founder of Cereal Magazine

Seeking Total Immersion

Travel Delicious Journeys Marie Mersier Published on 06/02/2024

Seeking Total Immersion

Eight destinations–found at the ends of the earth–take travel into a truly unprecedented dimension. Their isolated locales offer a unique perspective in space and time, all while offering deep immersions in restorative sleep, transcendent dining experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

The Call of the Wild

Travel Be Inspired Graeme Green Published on 01/11/2023

The Call of the Wild

From the jungles of India to the rugged coasts of New Zealand, travelling to see wild animals in their natural habitats doesn’t just create magical memories–it can also support vital efforts to protect endangered species and other remarkable creatures for future generations to enjoy.

The Inside Track on Mountain Life

Travel Point of view Megan Lambert Published on 17/10/2023

The Inside Track on Mountain Life

"The mountains are calling, and I must go." Celebrated mountaineer John Muir marveled at the secrets the mountains keep, and his words still resonate with modern travelers. From the Rockies to the Alps, by way of Japan, three local experts speak about their favorite summits.

Fall and Winter in Morocco

Travel Route du bonheur Olivier Bauer Published on 11/10/2023

Fall and Winter in Morocco

It’s rare to find countries in which you can find both sand dunes and (nearly) permanent snow, whatever the season – and can travel between the two in a single day. Morocco is one such destination.

A Designer View of Hospitality

Travel Olivier Reneau Published on 14/06/2023

A Designer View of Hospitality

Some properties inspire interior designers to dig a little deeper. The particular history, architectural heritage or cultural cachet of an establishment can demand extra special care and attention to ensure that a contemporary interpretation reflects both its past status and future glory.

The Magic Formula for a Life Well Lived

Travel Delicious Journeys Sylvie Berkowicz Published on 12/06/2023

The Magic Formula for a Life Well Lived

There are some places in the world where people live demonstrably longer than anywhere else. Scientists have been investigating why this is the case, trying to determine the role of genetic, biomedical, nutritional and lifestyle factors to understand how we can maintain better health into old age.

New Generations

Travel Family story Sabine Bouvet Published on 04/04/2023

New Generations

Five estates: five family stories. Respect for tradition balanced by a contemporary outlook. From within the Relais & Châteaux family, from all corners of the world, we present five hoteliers and restaurateurs eager to pass their passions on to the next generation.

Adventures on the edge of the Amazon

Travel Travel journal Published on 02/04/2023

Adventures on the edge of the Amazon

Whether in the heart of its bustling capital city Lima, exploring exceptional historical sites or enjoying its wild nature, trips to Peru promise multi-faceted adventures. We present two Routes du Bonheur itineraries for travelers curious to discover its full riches.

Holistic Experiences|in the Heart of the Spas

Travel Be Inspired Jane Knight Published on 10/02/2023

Holistic Experiences
in the Heart of the Spas

Today's most inspiring spa destinations take a holistic approach to wellness, truly embracing their surroundings and offering a whole immersion experience to their guests. Here we talk to the people behind four very different spas that cultivate their own philosophy of wellness.

Villas by Relais & Châteaux: |The New Art of Travel

Travel Jancee Dunn Published on 07/02/2023

Villas by Relais & Châteaux:
The New Art of Travel

Relais & Châteaux’s collection of villas encompasses every possible kind of location – countryside or seaside, desert or mountain, even city centers – and offers a new style of stay that allows guests to effortlessly blend work, leisure and family life.

10 Eco-Friendlier Ski Resorts

Travel Sabine Bouvet Published on 16/01/2023

10 Eco-Friendlier Ski Resorts

Around the world, ski resorts are working towards a more sustainable tourism and the preservation of their environment. Our properties at the foot of the slopes are also working in this direction. Find out how in our first sustainability report.

Getting Away: |12 Routes du Bonheur for 2023

Travel Travel journal Olivier Bauer Published on 10/01/2023

Getting Away:
12 Routes du Bonheur for 2023

Imagine a one-of-a-kind journey of undiscovered roads to follow, new sites to explore, hidden panoramic views and overnight stays at Relais & Châteaux properties. These 12 itineraries offer exactly that, chosen from 146 Routes du Bonheur and tailored to the months and seasons.