21 Meaningful Travel Ideas for 2021

Travel Be Inspired Anne-Marie Cattelain

21 Meaningful Travel Ideas for 2021

With our migratory impulses fettered, our longing for distant horizons shackled by Covid-19, travel is a frequent theme of our dreams. Getting away gains value by virtue of its not being within easy reach, we now consider a voyage’s deeper meaning before setting out in 2021.

10 Off-Piste Experiences |in North America

Travel Jordi Lippe-McGraw

10 Off-Piste Experiences in North America

Winter is arguably one of the most magical seasons, with snow-covered mountains ready to be explored. Luckily, spots across North America offer plenty of seasonal activities for those who don't want to hit the slopes. Here are 10 off-piste experiences that will make you yearn for a frosty escape.

Caribbean Blue: |Pick Your Island Dream

Travel Jancee Dunn Publié le 19/11/2021

Caribbean Blue:
Pick Your Island Dream

As privacy continues to be the new luxury, these hotels in the Carribean with standalone villas, bungalows—and even a house—offer clear aquamarine waters, soul-restoring sunshine, and delicious seclusion.

Roman Holiday

Travel Staycation Daniel Bernard Publié le 31/08/2021

Roman Holiday

Late summer is a great time to discover the surprising side of this ancient city. At first sight, Rome might appear to be an open-air museum, yet can turn out to be surprisingly modern. Follow our guide through the Eternal City.

"It's actually about valuing everything"

Travel Be Inspired Publié le 13/08/2021

"It's actually about valuing everything"

With newfound gratitude after a year and a half unlike any other, Managing Director Andrew Stembridge of Chewton Glen in the UK reflects on the property’s evolution since its humble beginnings, putting emphasis on quality over quantity. This resilience gave Chewton Glen the strength to start anew.

5 Glamping Spots |in North America

Travel Juliet Izon Publié le 20/07/2021

5 Glamping Spots
in North America

From a remote lodge on Vancouver Island to a former Rockefeller estate in the Adirondacks, these five properties offer guests the chance to commune with nature.

Tequila! The Little Town |That Makes the Liquor Giant

Travel Adam Slama Publié le 13/07/2021

Tequila! The Little Town
That Makes the Liquor Giant

Through pictures by British photographer Adam Slama, explore the heady charms of the Mexican city of Tequila.

“The ecological situation is |one of the most important things.”

Travel Be Inspired Publié le 15/06/2021

“The ecological situation is
one of the most important things.”

After a year-long review, it has become clear that sustainability must become even more of a main course issue in the culinary philosophy and style of Relais & Châteaux chefs. Aware of the key role she plays, chef Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong shares precisely this commitment.

"Rediscovering the Joy of Hospitality"

Travel Be Inspired Publié le 19/05/2021

"Rediscovering the Joy of Hospitality"

As restaurants reopen in France on May 19, César Troisgros delivers a heart-to-heart about the joy he will experience when guests come back. César explains how this period of time has allowed him to "build better" with sincerity and simplicity at the top of his mind.

A Private Paradise

Travel Be Inspired Vicky Chahine Publié le 27/04/2021

A Private Paradise

Want a heavenly getaway without breaking social-distancing rules? This ten-stop world tour in Relais & Châteaux’s private villas and cabins shows what kind of vacations await you, all offering safety and seclusion, with VIP services and exclusive experiences.

Sri Lanka : |Adventures on the Teardrop Isle

Travel Dream Lucy Laucht Publié le 16/02/2021

Sri Lanka :
Adventures on the Teardrop Isle

Conceived by the Fernando family, Sri Lankan tea producers, Resplendent Ceylon collection of small luxury resorts offer the discerning traveler a remarkable circuit across Sri Lanka while contributing towards local communities & the environment through the MJF Foundation and the Dilmah Conservation.

In Essaouira, the Heure Bleue Palais| brings back bohemian chic

Travel Staycation Joann Pai Publié le 13/01/2021

In Essaouira, the Heure Bleue Palais
brings back bohemian chic

Essaouira, a seaside resort popular with Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley and Cat Stevens in the Sixties, unblushingly revives its boho-chic past at the Heure Bleue Palais. Experience eclectic hippie elegance at this luxury hotel in the medina.

Slovenia: a Green Destination, |a Thousand Traditions (Part 2)

Travel Be Inspired Anne-Claire Héraud Publié le 19/10/2020

Slovenia: a Green Destination,
a Thousand Traditions (Part 2)

French culinary photojournalist Anne-Claire Héraud continues to crisscross the picturesque Slovenian countryside on her quest to find influential figures in sustainable cuisine. The castle of Grad Otočec, in a rural winegrowing region of eastern Slovenia, is the second and final stop on her journey.

Slovenia: a Green Destination, | a Thousand Traditions (Part 1)

Travel Be Inspired Anne-Claire Héraud Publié le 15/10/2020

Slovenia: a Green Destination,
a Thousand Traditions (Part 1)

French culinary photojournalist Anne-Claire Héraud leads us through the picturesque Slovenian countryside on her quest to find influential figures in sustainable cuisine. Tucked in the upper reaches of the town of Idrija, Kendov Dvorec is a welcoming hotel that captures local culture, craftsmanship.

Inside the Chicest UK |Staycation for a Cozy Autumn

Travel Staycation Megan Lambert Publié le 12/10/2020

Inside the Chicest UK
Staycation for a Cozy Autumn

As I wind my way along miles of Yorkshire dry stone wall on a sunny autumn Sunday, I arrive at Grantley Hall, a popular destination among Yorkshire’s well-heeled elite to enjoy a relaxing break.

The Timeless Allure|of Lake Placid Lodge

Travel Be Inspired Jackie Caradonio Publié le 05/10/2020

The Timeless Allure
of Lake Placid Lodge

Lake Placid exudes a timeless magic. Jackie Caradonio, the journalist who married at Lake Placid Lodge, shares her impressions of an establishment that is at once grand and intimate.

The Stock Exchange: |Manchester's Financial Citadel Is Reborn

Travel Staycation Lucie Charpentier Publié le 21/09/2020

The Stock Exchange:
Manchester's Financial Citadel Is Reborn

In the heart of Manchester, discover this former home of the city stock exchange and its unique Edwardian Baroque architecture. Rebuilt into a majestic hotel, today it pays homage to this symbolic institution with elegance and character.

Savoring the Guérard Hospitality in Armagnac

Travel Staycation Daniel Bernard Publié le 17/09/2020

Savoring the Guérard Hospitality in Armagnac

La Bastide en Gascogne : Though the name brings to mind the chaos of the Hundred Years’ War, no place is more soothing and welcoming than this former 18th-century charterhouse.

72h in Bordeaux region | with instagramer Whitney Valverde

Travel Be Inspired Whitney Valverde Publié le 14/09/2020

72h in Bordeaux region
with instagramer Whitney Valverde

Ever since I started drinking and appreciating wine, I had been dreaming of visiting my favorite region, Bordeaux, and exploring the vineyards and estates, pictures of which I had seen on so many of the bottles I love. Here are the absolute “must-dos” when in this wine wonderland!

Cape Cod Has It All !

Travel Be Inspired Jancee Dunn Publié le 10/09/2020

Cape Cod Has It All !

An insider’s guide to Cape Cod, the magical landscape that has long inspired creative souls.

The Eternal Stillness of Drudas

Travel Staycation Jean Berthelot Publié le 07/09/2020

The Eternal Stillness
of Drudas

Peacefully ensconced a few miles north of Toulouse is the Château de Drudas, an historic monument offering an oasis of peace and quiet.

London Calling

Travel Be Inspired Annick Weber Publié le 27/08/2020

London Calling

Walking through the discreet doorway of 11 Cadogan Gardens is the closest you’ll get to feeling like you’re entering your Victorian-era home right in the heart of West London. Discover a unique place, where neighborhood friendliness and old-world charm meet.

The Photographic Safari

Travel Dream Tamlin Wightman Publié le 19/08/2020

The Photographic Safari

A thousand moons and a hundred flights and 4x4 drives ago, a man put a camera in my hand and said go. He was my first editor. He armed me with other tools, too but the camera changed everything.

Magee Homestead: Rewriting | the Rules of Wyoming Luxury

Travel Dream Juliet Izon Publié le 12/08/2020

Magee Homestead:
Rewriting the Rules
of Wyoming Luxury

The state of Wyoming, with a population density of only six people per square mile, is renowned for its rugged, unspoiled beauty.

Architecture #12

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 29/07/2020

Architecture #12

The Inn of the Five Graces in the United States, by the Spanish illustrator Isabel Albertos.

Simple Sophistication on Mount Athos

Travel Staycation Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu Publié le 23/07/2020

Simple Sophistication
on Mount Athos

Between monasteries on Mount Athos lies one of Greece’s most refined, authentic destinations, an inspired atmosphere where nature reigns supreme and dining gives pride of place to the catch of the day.

In Search of Bliss in the Black Forest

Travel Route du bonheur Jessica Jungbauer Publié le 20/07/2020

In Search of Bliss in the Black Forest

Winding roads leading through dense forests, world-class restaurants serving traditional cuisine with a modern take, and renowned hotels offering a sense of place – this is what makes up a trip to the Black Forest along the “Route du Bonheur.”

Fontenille Menorca :| Torre Vella

Travel Staycation Patrick Locqueneux Publié le 09/07/2020

Fontenille Menorca :
Torre Vella

At Fontenille Menorca, two Relais & Châteaux hotels share the land and sky: Torre Vella and Santa Ponsa. On nearly 750 acres, they embody Menorca’s floral, terrestrial and architectural wealth. Explore the Torre Vella finca amidst the olive trees, a site steeped in natural, down-to-earth enchantment

Coast to Coast|and into the Blue

Travel Route du bonheur Benjamin Loyseau Alice Cavanagh Publié le 06/07/2020

Coast to Coast
and into the Blue

From the tip of Corsica to the north of Sardinia, journalist Alice Cavanagh and photographer Benjamin Loyseau follow the road journeying south which reveals a flair for fine produce, a long line of family tradition and the endless temptation of brilliant blue waters ever present on the horizon.

Zornitza Family Estate:|Enotourism in Bulgaria

Travel Be Inspired Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu Publié le 02/07/2020

Zornitza Family Estate:
Enotourism in Bulgaria

At the crossroads between stories and natural gifts, we discovered Zornitza, a little bit of Tuscany in the southeastern part of Europe. Located in Bulgaria, between beautiful hills blessed with mild Mediterranean climate and sandy soils, this young family estate has it all.

Landhaus Stricker: |seaside calm on the island of Sylt

Travel Be Inspired François Simon Publié le 17/06/2020

Landhaus Stricker:
seaside calm on the island of Sylt

Sylt, the northernmost of the German islands, is known as one Central Europe’s last remaining wild regions. Our reporter-writer François Simon went there to inhale the invigorating breezes of this maritime clime and taste the marvelous local cuisine of Chef Holger Bodendorf.

Bucolic Bliss |on Funen island

Travel Annick Weber Publié le 19/03/2020

Bucolic Bliss
on Funen island

Writer Hans Christian Anderson was born on the Danish island of Funen, and still today the island’s idyllic setting and famously cosy lifestyle are worthy of a fairytale. Amid this rural bliss lies Falsled Kro, the epitome of a countryside inn.

Green living |on the Emerald Isle

Travel Be Inspired Megan Lambert Publié le 16/03/2020

Green living
on the Emerald Isle

It’s an edifice straight from the pages of a Hibernian fairytale, an ode to Ireland’s beauty. Ballyfin sweeps you into another century enveloped in aristocratic elegance.

Architecture #11

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 09/03/2020

Architecture #11

Magee Homestead, USA by the French Alexandre Luu.

And the sky meets the sea

Travel Route du bonheur Anne-Claire Héraud Nicolas d’Estienne d’Orves Publié le 06/03/2020

And the sky meets the sea

A land of legends, softness, and light, England’s southern coast is ruled by its epic gales. Islands, estuaries, forests: author Nicolas d'Estienne d'Orves and photographer Anne-Claire Héraud the many contrasts there are for discovering this crucible of British civilization.

Immersed in the Mountains: |at Blackberry Mountain

Travel Jordi Lippe-McGraw Publié le 04/03/2020

Immersed in the Mountains:
at Blackberry Mountain

"When was the last time you truly relished the great outdoors? I don’t mean a beach vacation – I mean really getting back to the land: a cabin in the woods, a comfortable, high-altitude hideaway. On a hillside deep in the Great Smoky Mountains, that’s exactly what Blackberry Mountain has to offer."

Gôra Kadan: |Eternal Japan

Travel Joann Pai Publié le 24/02/2020

Gôra Kadan:
Eternal Japan

Just a short ride away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Hakone is a popular destination to recharge and completely immerse oneself in the surrounding nature. I booked a trip to Gôra Kadan, known for its hot springs (onsen) and gorgeous views of Mount Fuji, for a weekend escape.

A Treehouse Hideaway |at Chewton Glen

Travel Megan Lambert Publié le 17/02/2020

A Treehouse Hideaway
at Chewton Glen

Tucked away in England’s idyllic New Forest, Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa is the perfect location to relax, explore and reconnect with nature.

Man and Nature |at Suján Jawai camp

Travel Rymn Massand Publié le 13/02/2020

Man and Nature
at Suján Jawai camp

I sit here as the sun starts to rise, with the birds gathering to sing their dawn cacophony, the moon still high in the sky, and look out over the majestic landscape toward the craggy rocks, hills, and acacia trees, feeling that if there is a moment of perfection … this is it.

The Answers to Life in a Garden

Travel Céline Marks Tamlin Wightman Publié le 10/02/2020

The Answers to Life
in a Garden

Explore the city of Cape Town, drink the wine and wild air of the Winelands … but for needs of the heart and soul, retreat to the gardens of The Cellars-Hohenort in the Constantia Valley.

Architecture #10

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 06/02/2020

Architecture #10

Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa by Alice Wietzel.

The American Northeast,|Riding a Wave of Blue

Travel Yann Stofer François Simon Publié le 03/02/2020

The American Northeast,
Riding a Wave of Blue

When you look at the map of New England, it reveals, to those who look closely, a few magical white dots, a kind of secret code for insiders: these are the Relais & Châteaux of the East Coast. The collection is noteworthy, sometimes cosy and quiet, sometimes glorious and iconic.

La Bamba de Areco: | Luxurious Living in Gaucho Country

Travel David Coggins Publié le 22/01/2020

La Bamba de Areco:
Luxurious Living in Gaucho Country

Just two hours from Buenos Aires, you will find a remarkable estancia that distills the charm of Argentinian gaucho tradition in a truly beautiful setting.

An Oasis in the Thar Desert

Travel Joann Pai Publié le 16/01/2020

An Oasis in the
Thar Desert

To reach the last destination of our trip through beautiful Rajasthan, India, we headed south of Jodhpur, into the Thar Desert. Rising like a mirage in the sand, we arrived at Mihir Garh, the Fort of the Sun.

A Lifetime Invested |in Protecting African Wildlife

Travel Tamlin Wightman Publié le 13/01/2020

A Lifetime Invested
in Protecting African Wildlife

National Geographic photographer and filmmaker, Beverly and Dereck Joubert, co-founders and owners of Great Plains Conservation, have dedicated their lives to protecting wildlife and wild spaces.

Sensory Summits |at the Foot of a Mountain

Travel Daniel Bernard Publié le 08/01/2020

Sensory Summits
at the Foot of a Mountain

At the base of Mount Tanigawa, northwest of Tokyo, a traditional inn invites you into a world of contemplation. Wrapped in its welcoming simplicity, travelers experience the changing of the seasons more intensely.

Architecture #9

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 06/01/2020

Architecture #9

Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Sri Lanka, by the Corean Haam Juhae.

New Zealand Reflections: Part 2

Travel Georgia Hopkins Publié le 02/01/2020

New Zealand Reflections: Part 2

In an equally majestic panorama that sweeps from mountains to ocean, the landscape completely changes on the road from Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown to Otahuna Lodge in Canterbury, the last leg of our New Zealand excursion.

Belle Époque Beauty |on the Pontresina Pistes

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 19/12/2019

Belle Époque Beauty
on the Pontresina Pistes

In a 1900s Art Nouveau building with stained-glass windows and turrets, Hotel Walther, a sumptuous mountainside hotel, is in one of the most beautiful villages of the southern Alps: Pontresina.

South African Safari

Travel Céline Marks Publié le 04/12/2019

South African Safari

A stay at the Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve is a gift you give yourself, a moment far from the urban clamor. Here, wildlife and life in the wild weave their spells; days are measured by sunrise and sunset as you share experiences with the animals of the savannah.

Sonoma County Strong

Travel Matthew Villano Publié le 29/11/2019

Sonoma County Strong

Following a devastating wildfire nearby, two R&C properties are back.

Architecture #8

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 22/11/2019

Architecture #8

Ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya, by the German Tatjana Prenzel.

Burg-Schwarzenstein: |Honoring both Past and Present

Travel Jean Berthelot de La Glétais Publié le 20/11/2019

Burg-Schwarzenstein:
Honoring both Past and Present

A bridge between past and present – this is no doubt the first impression visitors have of the Burg-Schwarzenstein Hotel, some sixty kilometers (thirty-seven miles) from Frankfurt, Germany.

Château de Bagnols: |A Refined Sense of History

Travel David Coggins Publié le 15/11/2019

Château de Bagnols:
A Refined Sense of History

Staying in a hotel that was built in the year 1217 is destined to be a singular experience. But nothing prepares you for the striking visit to the remarkable Château de Bagnols.

New Zealand |Reflections: Part 1

Travel Georgia Hopkins Publié le 12/11/2019

New Zealand
Reflections: Part 1

Glaciers and fjords, skyscraping mountains and verdant plains, subtropical forests, a volcanic plateau, pristine coastlines – nature’s every variation awaits you on New Zealand’s South Island. First stop: Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown.

Chantilly: A Princely Hideaway | just outside Paris

Travel Travel journal Joann Pai Lindsey Tramuta Publié le 31/10/2019

Chantilly: A Princely Hideaway
just outside Paris

Just 25 minutes by train from Paris, the Domaine de Chantilly and L’Auberge du Jeu de Paume provide a delicious and historic cultural experience just a stone’s throw from the French capital.

Valverde: Lisbon’s |Luxurious Secret

Travel Guillaume Crouzet Publié le 28/10/2019

Valverde: Lisbon’s
Luxurious Secret

Behind its carved, 19th-century façade, the Valverde Hotel, located on the celebrated Avenida da Liberdade, is home to a vast, verdant patio. Here, from dawn to dusk, the property thrums with life, from breakfast buffets to fado performances, considered some of the city’s best.

Going Green in Bavaria

Travel Lucie Charpentier Publié le 17/10/2019

Going Green in Bavaria

Explore a sublime, preserved environment, a peaceful oasis where time seems to stand still. Set out to meet nature face-to-face and find utter relaxation in Bavaria’s warm hospitality and unique savoir-faire.

Sweet Autumn Days | at Domaine d'Auriac

Travel Jean Berthelot de La Glétais Publié le 14/10/2019

Sweet Autumn Days
at Domaine d'Auriac

A few miles across the Aude River from Carcassonne is the Domaine d’Auriac – a majestic, historic property where time stands still and the hostess receives her guests like family, with warmth and kindness.

Ischia: the Bay of Naples' |thermal island

Travel Georgia Hopkins Publié le 11/10/2019

Ischia: the Bay of Naples'
thermal island

The island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, is more than colorful palazzi and vertiginous lanes: It’s a renowned hydrotherapy site with volcano-heated waters thought to have great curative powers.

The Château de Courcelles, |22 miles from Reims

Travel L'art du voyage Publié le 09/10/2019

The Château de Courcelles,
22 miles from Reims

It is an establishment with a soul. The soul of the family that has been caring for it for 30 years.

3 historic hotels | barely an hour from London

Travel Megan Lambert Publié le 30/09/2019

3 historic hotels
barely an hour from London

London, in all its vibrant, metropolitan glory, cannot be missed, but England’s real crown jewels? They don’t reside in The Tower. Come rain or come shine, the English countryside is evergreen and, with some of her most historic houses and princely castles within easy reach of the capital.

Les Hortensias: Lady of the Lake

Travel Jean Berthelot de La Glétais Publié le 27/09/2019

Les Hortensias:
Lady of the Lake

Les Hortensias du Lac – an emblematic hotel in Hossegor in France’s coastal Landes département, has been completely renovated and just reopened, now exuding even more human, down-to-earth warmth and wonder.

Barcelona, |the gothic catalan

Travel Annick Weber Publié le 25/09/2019

Barcelona,
the gothic catalan

Located in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, on the discreet Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Hotel Neri, a historic 18th-century palace, features classic modern design and contemporary art.

Architecture #7

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 11/09/2019

Architecture #7

Hotel Schloss Hohenhaus, Germany by the Colombian Michelle Mildenberg.

The Louise, inside the vineyards | of the Barossa Valley

Travel Georgia Hopkins Publié le 02/09/2019

The Louise, inside the vineyards
of the Barossa Valley

Pulling into the hotel’s circular driveway, with vines sitting prettily off in the distance, I knew we were in for a treat. The Barossa Valley area is a wine region renowned for its outstanding Syrah vineyards (or Shiraz, as we like to call it in Australia).

Architecture #6

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 29/08/2019

Architecture #6

Manoir Hovey, Canada, by the French Mugluck.

Pastoral paradise

Travel Amber Gibson Publié le 19/08/2019

Pastoral paradise

Wharekauhau Country Estate is the most enchanting sheep station in all of New Zealand, just a short helicopter ride or leisurely drive from the capital city of Wellington, and the perfect home base for exploring wine and food in the Waiarapa.

Architecture #5

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 14/08/2019

Architecture #5

EOLO - Patagonia's Spirit, Argentina, by the Argentine Josefina Schargorodsky.

In the footsteps of |the "Rembrandt of the East" in Goa

Travel Megan Lambert Publié le 09/08/2019

In the footsteps of
the "Rembrandt of the East" in Goa

Megan Lambert explores the works of celebrated 19th-century artist António Xavier Trindade, known as “The Rembrandt of the East”. She discovers a surprising family connection between him and the owner of Ahilya by the Sea, Goa, an oasis of natural beauty and an ideal haven for artists.

Ferragamo’s treasured Il Borro

Travel Be Inspired Arturo Bamboo Publié le 06/08/2019

Ferragamo’s treasured Il Borro

Il Borro is a place where the past, present and future all come together in beautiful surroundings, it is the ultimate mash-up of a "borgo" turned country-estate resort and a wellness retreat.

Architecture #4

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 01/08/2019

Architecture #4

Torre del Remei, Spain, by the Spanish Sara Maese.

Romorantin: a sensory Renaissance

Travel Eugénio Mailler Publié le 29/07/2019

Romorantin:
a sensory Renaissance

Leonardo da Vinci’s little-known project, cut short by his demise, was to transform Romorantin into the “ideal city” and that spirit permeates the city to this day. As it does the Grand Hôtel du Lion d’Or, erected in the days of the Italian genius and designed to make all the senses sing.

Set sail to Salina

Travel Estérelle Payany Publié le 26/07/2019

Set sail to Salina

That greenest of the Aeolian Islands: Salina the wild, where the tip of Capofaro is anointed with an immaculate lighthouse set amidst an enchanting vineyard. It is the perfect place to discover Mediterranean culture while respecting its profound fragility.

Londolozi, Africa’s safe haven

Travel Rhiannon Taylor Publié le 23/07/2019

Londolozi, Africa’s safe haven

Located in the heart of the South African savannah, Londolozi – literally “protector of all living things” and once a favorite of Nelson Mandela – is an ecotourism paradise. It is a lodge where elegance abides by harmony with nature.

Architecture #3

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 19/07/2019

Architecture #3

Dev Shree Deogarh, India, by the Indian Shweta Malhotra.

Vevey, | a once-in-a-generation festival

Travel Jean Berthelot de la Glétais Publié le 15/07/2019

Vevey,
a once-in-a-generation festival

This summer, the little Swiss town of Vevey in the Canton of Vaud is getting ready to hold its 12th Fête des Vignerons. It’s an event you can’t afford to miss, because it only comes around five times every century! Relais & Châteaux is a partner to this year’s event.

Villa Cordevigo: |a love story in Verona

Travel Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu Publié le 12/07/2019

Villa Cordevigo: a
love story in Verona

For a romantic getaway a few kilometers from Verona, the ageless city of lovers since the days of Romeo and Juliet, Villa Cordevigo is the ideal retreat. This 17th-century episcopal palace, nestling in an Italian-style garden, is the quintessence of la dolce vita.

Menorca majesty

Travel Lauren Wells Publié le 12/07/2019

Menorca majesty

Rising regally over Menorca’s Port Ciutadella, the Hotel Can Faustino is one of the most beautiful luxury establishments on the Balearic Islands. It is also designed to feel like a family home, where guests are met with warm, down-to-earth hospitality.

Architecture #2

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 05/07/2019

Architecture #2

Villa Crespi, Italy, by the Italian Clara Rubin.

Le Mas des Herbes Blanches, |under the song of the cicadas

Travel Marissa Cox Publié le 28/06/2019

Le Mas des Herbes Blanches,
under the song of the cicadas

Tucked away deep in Provence, far from the hustle-bustle of the big cities, is Le Mas des Herbes Blanches, surrounded by olive trees and cypresses, offering a magnificent view of the Luberon Valley and steeped in Mediterranean atmosphere. An oasis of peace disturbed only by the song of the cicadas.

The winds of freedom blow |in Southern California

Travel Daniel Bernard Publié le 26/06/2019

The winds of freedom blow
in Southern California

At Rancho Valencia, the Californian come-as-you-are lifestyle is alive and thriving. Just a few hours in this hacienda will have you feeling suddenly free.

German romance

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 24/06/2019

German romance

Far from the clamor of the big cities, photographer duo Arturo Bamboo finds inspiration in the soothing, romantic ambiance of the Schlosshotel. From the spacious rooms bathed in natural light to the vast landscaped grounds, the couple eternalizes life in the great outdoors just an hour from Berlin.

Architecture #1

Travel Architecture Support Éditions Publié le 21/06/2019

Architecture #1

Awasi Patagonia, Chile, by Chilean Jorge Roa.

A stationary journey in the 1920s

Travel Jean Berthelot de la Glétais Publié le 19/06/2019

A stationary journey
in the 1920s

The Hôtel Parc Victoria is an Art-Deco masterpiece in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, southwest of France. An inimitable institution that whisks guests back in time a hundred years...

In Napoleon’s footsteps | at Castillo de Arteaga

Travel Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu Publié le 13/06/2019

In Napoleon’s footsteps
at Castillo de Arteaga

A 30-minute drive from Bilbao, overlooking the Natural Biosphere Reserve of Urdaibai, sits the majestic Castillo de Arteaga. A neogothic, fortified tower brought to life by Napoleon III back in the 19th century, shaped today as a one-of-a-kind hospitality story.

Ragusa, Sicilian gem

Travel The Rollinson Publié le 11/06/2019

Ragusa, Sicilian gem

On the largest island in the Mediterranean, Ragusa seems to have been preserved by time. In its maze of alleyways, the Locanda Don Serafino hotel occupies a former palace stable near the ramparts of the lower part of the city. Blogger Nathan Rollinson recounts his discovery of this place.

A new encounter with the thames

Travel Obsession by Alexander Gilkes Publié le 06/11/2015

A new encounter with the thames

Suzy Ann meandered and wove along unspoiled stretches of the river taking me back to my school days.

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

Jancee Dunn New York Times bestselling author of six books

Jancee Dunn
New York Times bestselling author of six books

Lucy Laucht Travel photographer

Lucy Laucht
Travel photographer

Joann Pai Canadian food & travel photographer

Joann Pai
Canadian food & travel photographer

Anne-Claire Héraud French self-taught food photographer

Anne-Claire Héraud
French self-taught food photographer

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

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

Céline Marks French blogger & photographer

Céline Marks
French blogger & photographer

Tamlin Wightman Travel writer and photographer

Tamlin Wightman
Travel writer and photographer

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

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

Matthew Villano American writer CNN Travel, San Francisco Chronicle

Matthew Villano
American writer CNN Travel, San Francisco Chronicle

Arturo Bamboo Berlin-based silver halide photographers

Arturo Bamboo
Berlin-based silver halide photographers

Guillaume Crouzet French lifestyle chronicler

Guillaume Crouzet
French lifestyle chronicler

David Coggins Writer and editor for US publications

David Coggins
Writer and editor for US publications

Lindsey Tramuta Food and travel writer

Lindsey Tramuta
Food and travel writer

L'art du voyage Journalists in luxury hospitality

L'art du voyage
Journalists in luxury hospitality

Rhiannon Taylor Australian travel & lifestyle photographer

Rhiannon Taylor
Australian travel & lifestyle photographer

Estérelle Payany Food critic for Télérama and radio France Inter, author of some 30 books

Estérelle Payany
Food critic for Télérama and radio France Inter, author of some 30 books

Amber Gibson Tourism columnist Forbes USA

Amber Gibson
Tourism columnist Forbes USA

Whitney Valverde Costa Rican blogger "Whitney's Wonderland"

Whitney Valverde
Costa Rican blogger "Whitney's Wonderland"

Marissa Cox Founder of lifestyle blog "Rue Rodier"

Marissa Cox
Founder of lifestyle blog "Rue Rodier"

Marie Faure-Ambroise Founder of lifestyle website My Travel Dreams

Marie Faure-Ambroise
Founder of lifestyle website My Travel Dreams

Jen Murphy Journalist US about travel & fitness adventures

Jen Murphy
Journalist US about travel & fitness adventures

Lauren Wells American Instagram influencer

Lauren Wells
American Instagram influencer

Eugenio Mailler Taste Activist

Eugenio Mailler
Taste Activist

Sophie Cornibert Co-founder of Fulgurances

Sophie Cornibert
Co-founder of Fulgurances

Tarajia Morrell Founder of cooking blog The Lovage

Tarajia Morrell
Founder of cooking blog The Lovage

Kim Levy Journalist about the culture of taste

Kim Levy
Journalist about the culture of taste

Rooksana Hossenally Travel & lifestyle journalist

Rooksana Hossenally
Travel & lifestyle journalist

Rosa Park Co-founder of Cereal Magazine

Rosa Park
Co-founder of Cereal Magazine

Laura Burkitt Londoner stylist

Laura Burkitt
Londoner stylist

The Rollinson London-based travel blogger

The Rollinson
London-based travel blogger

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

Jill Barth Wine expert (Forbes, USA Today)

Jill Barth
Wine expert (Forbes, USA Today)

Macarena Escrivà Spanish journalist for CN Traveler Spain, Viajar Magazine

Macarena Escrivà
Spanish journalist for CN Traveler Spain, Viajar Magazine

The dazzling colors of Jaipur

Travel Joann Pai Publié le 05/06/2019

The dazzling colors of Jaipur

Sometimes you just have to be honest with yourself: You deserve the best. The Rajmahal Palace, drenched in rich, flamboyant colors and patterns and boasting monumental architecture and a supremely attentive staff, offers a maharajah’s life every moment you are within its walls.

Meadowood, | Napa Valley’s creative retreat

Travel Jill Barth Publié le 31/05/2019

Meadowood,
Napa Valley’s creative retreat

Meadowood Napa Valley soothes the mind and stimulates creativity — a luxurious wine country retreat woven into nature, refreshing any time of year.

Auberge Saint-Antoine: |hotel-museum filled with history

Travel Amber Gibson Publié le 24/05/2019

Auberge Saint-Antoine:
hotel-museum filled with history

Within the walls of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Historic District of Old Québec, the centuries converge at Auberge Saint-Antoine, where antiquity meets modern luxury.

For the love of a Dutch island

Travel Guillaume Crouzet Publié le 22/05/2019

For the love of a Dutch island

Texel is one of the Dutch North Sea Islands. More than one thousand hectares of dunes, tall grasses and wild orchids, but only seven villages. It’s in one of those that Nadine and husband Jef have restored the historic vicarage that is now home to a sleek hotel and its Michelin-starred restaurant.

Green road-trip in Asturias

Travel Macarina Escrivà Publié le 20/05/2019

Green road-trip in Asturias

Welcome to Asturias, an enchanting natural paradise stretching along the Cantabrian Sea. A land of rolling mountains, spectacular beaches, cliffs to cause even the most daring to tremble, colorful villages, resplendent natural wonders, and unforgettable cuisine.

Dream cruise on the Amazon |aboard the Delfin

Travel On the road Southbound Escapade Publié le 17/05/2019

Dream cruise on the Amazon
aboard the Delfin

The third stage of the Southbound Escapade bloggers' Peruvian adventures is not a stopover, but a moving expedition aboard the Delfin. Sailing on the Amazon River, this intimate and elegant ship offers the thrill of the exotic and the comfort of a cruise.

Awasi Atacama: the desert oasis

Travel On the road Southbound Escapade Publié le 17/05/2019

Awasi Atacama: the desert oasis

To finish off a road trip in South America in style, stopping at the Awasi Atacama in Chile is obvious. Southbound Escapade bloggers enjoy this oasis of delight before leaving to explore the Atacama Desert, with its bewitching contrasts and full of surprises.

Artistic trip in Lima

Travel On the road Southbound Escapade Publié le 17/05/2019

Artistic trip in Lima

Southbound Escapade bloggers explore South America. Their road-trip starts at Hotel B, a pavillon dating Belle Ã‰poque in Lima, a few minutes walk from a dream view of the Pacific Ocean. It is the perfect starting point to explore the capital of Peru.

Discover the Inca civilization |at Sol y Luna

Travel On the road Southbound Escapade Publié le 17/05/2019

Discover the Inca civilization
at Sol y Luna

Discovering the soul of Peru also means immersing yourself in its culture, its incredible landscapes and its history. For their second stopover, Southbound Escapade bloggers stop at the authentic Sol y Luna, in the heart of the Sacred Valley and a few kilometers from the famous Machu Picchu.

L'Albereta: | a secret way of life

Travel David Coggins Publié le 13/05/2019

L'Albereta:
a secret way of life

When you arrive at L’Albereta in Franciacorta, in the Lake District of Lombardy, east of Milan, the peaceful setting feels almost like a secret. Passing through vineyards, you arrive at a refined, stately country villa, covered in vines, overlooking Lake Iseo in the valley below.

The wild beauty of Mexico

Travel Whitney Valverde Publié le 09/05/2019

The wild beauty of Mexico

Wild beauty and well-being are everywhere at Imanta Punta de Mita. Nestled in the equatorial forest, bordering the Pacific Ocean, it is the ideal place to experience this exhilarating feeling of change of scenery and enjoy the wonders of Mexican nature.

The true authenticity of Mykonos

Travel Isabel Junqueira Publié le 02/05/2019

The true authenticity of Mykonos

Mykonos, famous for its 24-hour summer parties, displays a more authentic side in the offseason. At the Myconian Ambassador, the island’s first five-star resort, rest and relaxation await you, helping you ease gently out of winter and prepare body and soul for summer.

French cuisine in Japan: | 150 years of history

Travel Delicious Journeys Ryoko Sekiguchi Publié le 25/04/2019

French cuisine in Japan:
150 years of history

For the Japanese, visiting Kobe means living anew the first encounters with Westerners in the 19th century, symbolized by historical monuments that witnessed their presence in the past. In this city of European flavor, Chef Yamaguchi has designed a French-style auberge.

From vineyards to volcanos |at andbeyond Vira Vira

Travel Delicious Journeys Laura Burkitt Publié le 19/04/2019

From vineyards to volcanos
at andbeyond Vira Vira

For her second stop in Chile, Laura Burkitt stops at the andbeyond Vira Vira hotel in the Pucón Lakes region. Dominated by the Villarrica volcano, the landscape fascinates and provokes the thrill of wide open spaces.

Off-Season at the Cala Rossa

Travel Jean Berthelot de la Glétais Publié le 17/04/2019

Off-Season at the Cala Rossa

The Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa, a warm-weather paradise near Porto-Vecchio, offers a more secluded – but just as enchanting – experience before and after the summer season.

Weissenhaus Grand Village: |a sublime sanctuary by the Baltic Sea

Travel Jessica Jungbauer Publié le 12/04/2019

Weissenhaus Grand Village:
a sublime sanctuary by the Baltic Sea

Enter the gates and you’ll be surrounded by lush greenery and charming brick houses until you arrive at the alluring castle at its center. With a history dating back to the 16th century, the hotel spans the entire village–from a quaint breakfast house to the elegant castle-spa.

48 hours in Paris | through the eyes of Annick Weber

Travel City Guide Annick Weber Publié le 12/04/2019

48 hours in Paris
through the eyes of Annick Weber

Between world-class museum collections and gourmet temples, grand boulevards and colourful street cafés, the harmonious beauty of the French capital never fails to inspire.

Hentley Farm, culinary lab

Travel Georgia Hopkins Publié le 11/04/2019

Hentley Farm, culinary lab

In the heart of Australia's Barossa Valley, Hentley Farm is Chief Lachlan Colwill's favourite place for reflection and experimentation. In the morning, as a true partner of nature, he selects, picks and fishes what you will taste in the evening.

The silent chess game

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Publié le 11/04/2019

The silent chess game

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. The last leg of her journey is one hour from Taipei, in the mountains, where Volando Urai hosts the most disconcerting show.

The majesty of Rajasthan

Travel Joann Pai Publié le 09/04/2019

The majesty of Rajasthan

Joann Pai leads us to discover the riches of India. Its first stopover is the Sujan Sher Bagh, nestled in the heart of the Ranthambhore Nature Reserve in Rajasthan. It is the ideal place to meet tigers and experience the luxury camping of the 1920s.

A journey to heaven | in the Atacama desert

Travel Delicious Journeys Laura Burkitt Publié le 09/04/2019

A journey to heaven
in the Atacama desert

Cordilleran landscapes and harmony with local culture await you at Awasi Atacama, in the heart of the driest desert in the world. For her first stop in northern Chile, Laura Burkitt invites us to experience an open-air show in a picturesque and authentic house.

The Last Guardians of Raw-Milk Edam

Travel Guillaume Crouzet Publié le 08/04/2019

The Last Guardians of Raw-Milk Edam

Deep in the countryside some thirty miles north of Amsterdam, the Koopman family has been raising cows for three generations and turning their milk into the only raw-milk Edam still produced in Holland. A trip back in time.

Defining New Zealand Cuisine

Travel Delicious Journeys Amber Gibson Publié le 08/04/2019

Defining New Zealand Cuisine

At Huka Lodge, Chef Paul Froggatt shines a light on New Zealand cuisine for well-traveled foodies.

Costa Rica: eden garden

Travel Route du bonheur François Simon Publié le 05/04/2019

Costa Rica: eden garden

In Costa Rica, nature is the one who holds all the cards. Let’s be clear: you’re in the minority here. The forest is here. Standing in its duality of fascination/repulsion. Listen carefully and open your eyes wide; you won’t be disappointed.

The Swiss pine, king of the Alps

Travel Delicious Journeys Annick Weber Publié le 03/04/2019

The Swiss pine,
king of the Alps

Tucked under a thick, snowy blanket in Switzerland’s Engadine region lies the wood-clad In Lain Hotel Cadonau, a charming property where family heritage is kept alive.

Dreamy contemplation in Taipei

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Publié le 02/04/2019

Dreamy contemplation in Taipei

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. For the fifth leg of this journey we meet her in Taipei in a disconcerting hotel of Chinese elegance.

Girl meets Elephant: | a Jabulani love story

Travel Tamlin Wightman Publié le 02/04/2019

Girl meets Elephant:
a Jabulani love story

The story of the camp Jabulani is one of love and hope. Tamlin Wightman discovers a deep connection in an unusual place: with a herd of rescued elephants in the wilderness of South Africa.

Sustainable tourism is all in the mind

Travel Daniel Bernard Publié le 01/04/2019

Sustainable tourism is all in the mind

What happens in Kerala doesn’t stay in Kerala! Long, long, long after the poets have disappeared, their songs still whisper through the streets. The same is true for memories of Purity.

Castle Hill Inn, |viewpoint in Newport

Travel On the road Southbound Escapade Publié le 29/03/2019

Castle Hill Inn,
viewpoint in Newport

The third step of this journey in the North American east coast takes us nearby the sea to Rhode Island. In keep with Newports heritage, Castle Hill Inn will transport you to the apex of well-being. A world-class hospitality combined with palate-caressing dining await you.

5 delicious journeys as seen by …

Travel Delicious Journeys Benjamin Loyseau Publié le 28/03/2019

5 delicious journeys as seen by …

On the occasion of the launch of the new brand campaign "Delicious Journeys", we asked five personalities – chef and gardener, manager and property owner – to tell us what they see as the enchantment of travel and the essence of taste. Proof, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

The suspended time at | Martha's Vineyard Island

Travel On the road Southbound Escapade Publié le 28/03/2019

The suspended time at
Martha's Vineyard Island

After visiting The Point in the Adirondacks, Martha's Vineyard is bucket-list destination and the Charlotte Inn proposes to elevate this already exceptional visit into an experience worthy of a lifetime residency in your most valued memories.

A one of a kind experience | in the very heart of the Adirondacks

Travel On the road Southbound Escapade Publié le 28/03/2019

A one of a kind experience
in the very heart of the Adirondacks

The roadtrip in North American east coast begins at The Point, a unique property which has been cultivating an unparallelled symbiosis with nature for more than 75 years. Nestled in the Adirondacks, bordering the Saranac Lake, this is the unequivocal winner in the œluxury meets wilderness category.

Mountain springs in seasons|of sun and snow

Travel Ryoko Sekiguchi Publié le 18/02/2019

Mountain springs in seasons of sun and snow

At Tobira Onsen Myojinkan, tucked away in a secluded corner of the mountains, a two-hour train ride from Tokyo, the spring waters leave you feeling cleansed from the inside out while the cuisine, reflecting Nagano’s natural bounty, renews body, mind, and spirit.

Great romantic | English gardens

Travel Route du bonheur Emma Love Publié le 14/02/2019

Great romantic
English gardens

From colorful herbaceous borders to world-class vegetable patches and sweet-scented roses, there is something uniquely special about English gardens and historic country estates. Here are some of the most spectacular, where the contemporary design of the planting also nods to the past.

Exploring Scotland|from an enchanted castle

Travel Guillaume Crouzet Publié le 04/02/2019

Exploring Scotland
from an enchanted castle

Glenapp Castle rises up grandly from the tall trees encircling, a vision of slate roofs, crenellated towers, and daunting walls of rosy stone, all straight out of a Walter Scott novel. Today, this fortress built on Scotland’s southern coast, is an entrancing hotel bursting with surprises.

Colorado |under the snow

Travel Jen Murphy Publié le 31/01/2019

Colorado
under the snow

I’ve come to this remote pocket of America's wild west, in Southern Colorado not to run from the law, but to experience winter at Dunton Hot Springs. Snow season may be the best kept secret at this former mining town turned rustic-luxe.

Meeting with | a chinese lady in Nanjing

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Publié le 21/01/2019

Meeting with
a chinese lady in Nanjing

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. For the fourth leg of this journey we meet a guide in Nanjing who seems to have come straight out of the 1930s.

Māori Mana | at Kauri Cliffs

Travel Amber Gibson Publié le 18/01/2019

Māori Mana
at Kauri Cliffs

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs is much more than a golf lodge, with a rich Māori cultural heritage and incredible opportunities to connect with nature along New Zealand's north coast.

Disconnect to reconnect|on the Zambezi River

Travel Tamlin Wightman Publié le 16/01/2019

Disconnect to reconnect
on the Zambezi River

There are a few special places around the world where old habits and routines can’t find you. Somewhere remote, for instance. Somewhere like Royal Chundu in Zambia, with its private slice of the quiet upper reaches of the legendary Zambezi River offering you a chance to disconnect from everything.

Costa Rica : in search|of a green enigma

Travel Route du bonheur Yann Stofer François Simon Publié le 02/01/2019

Costa Rica : in search
of a green enigma

Here is a destination where the adventure begins with a running start. Beaches, tropical forests, and the wave of azure of Latin America’s “Switzerland” quickly reveal themselves. It is here that Nayara Springs is located, a unique address combining papaya, excellence and reconciliation with nature.

Precious Lalique crystal

Travel L'art du voyage Joann Pai Publié le 20/12/2018

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 Point,|lakeside retreat in New York

Travel Rymn Massand Publié le 13/12/2018

The Point,
lakeside retreat in New York

For anyone who has lived in New York, one of the city’s great pleasures is that there are so many choices for an escape, from the beaches to woods to lakes and mountains, from grand estates to small sailing hamlets. All within driving distance or a short train journey.

The pinnacle of beauty | in the Rockies

Travel Joann Pai Publié le 10/12/2018

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.

The five senses in Hangzhou

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Publié le 29/11/2018

The five senses in Hangzhou

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. The third leg of this journey takes us in a wooden room in Hangzhou, with the spicy smell of a precious pomander.

Family story : | the Sri Lanka of |Merill, Malik & Dilhan Fernando

Travel Family story Publié le 23/11/2018

Family story :
the Sri Lanka of
Merill, Malik & Dilhan Fernando

"My father was the pioneer in creating a branded Sri Lankan tea. From that came our hotel division as well which is on our tea estates."

A Royal renovation in Champagne

Travel Joann Pai Publié le 14/11/2018

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.

South Africa : art with subject

Travel Patrick Locqueneux Publié le 12/11/2018

South Africa : art with subject

Understanding South Africa, its history and the art which has accompanied its ongoing convulsions takes a little time, but perhaps the most important thing is to have a starting point. D'Ellerman House to Delaire Graff Estate including AtholPlace, Mr. Tripper makes us travel with the thread of art.

A Milanese fairytale| at Château Monfort

Travel Amber Gibson Publié le 09/11/2018

A Milanese fairytale
at Château Monfort

Milan may be Italy's industrial powerhouse, a fashion and business capital that's better known for work than play. Whatever brings you to town, Chateau Monfort will whisk you through the looking glass to a charmed land of Art Nouveau architecture, woodland creatures and pretty pastels.

Victoria & Albert museum|shaking up Scotland

Travel Guillaume Crouzet Publié le 07/11/2018

Victoria & Albert museum
shaking up Scotland

Since it opened this September, having drawn 100,000 visitors in less than three weeks, the Victoria & Albert Museum has electrified the small coastal town of Dundee. As beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside, it has become the key attraction in a region that more than merits being explored

Hotel Daniel,|dream parisian house

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 05/11/2018

Hotel Daniel,
dream parisian house

Within minutes from the legendary Avenue des Champs-Élysées, sits the Hotel Daniel, an oasis away from the crowd. Once inside, you'll be surrounded by beautiful antique furniture, colourful one-of-a-kind textiles and oriental art : the perfect starting point to explore the Paris we all dream of.

Guatemala : land of colours

Travel Annick Weber Publié le 02/11/2018

Guatemala : land of colours

On the shores of Lake Atitlán, ancient Mayan culture is kept alive in bustling villages lying in the shadow of towering volcanic peaks. Colorful, history-laden and with shimmering lake views all around, Casa Palopó evokes the spirit of Guatemala at every turn.

A Canadian safari on Vancouver Island

Travel Amber Gibson Publié le 22/10/2018

A Canadian safari
on Vancouver Island

Between Sonora Resort's luxury lodge in the pristine Discovery Islands and the most elegant camping experience at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Tofino, Vancouver Island's Relais and Chateaux properties bring visitors up close and personal with bears, whales, elk, sea lions and bald eagles.

5 o'clock near the West lake

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Publié le 17/10/2018

5 o'clock
near the West lake

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. The second leg of this journey takes us to Chaptel Hangzhou for a secret tea-time.

48 hours in Kyoto | through the eyes of Lauren Wells

Travel City Guide Lauren Wells Publié le 10/10/2018

48 hours in Kyoto
through the eyes of Lauren Wells

Once the capital of Japan, Kyoto is a city steeped in history, mixing modern life with beautiful traditions. Perhaps the most wonderful way to experience "true" Kyoto is to stay at a traditional inn, and no ryokan can compare to the 145-year old Kaneamean Nishitomiya.

Luxembourg City, the unknown | capital in the heart of Europe

Travel Annick Weber Publié le 28/09/2018

Luxembourg City, the unknown
capital in the heart of Europe

Ancient fortresses, ultra-modern museums and a scenic clifftop setting: a weekend in Luxembourg City reveals why the Grand-Duchy’s fairytale of a capital is greater than the sum of its parts.

The tea pickers of Yunnan

Travel China stories Marie-Christine Clément Publié le 26/09/2018

The tea pickers of Yunnan

For Instants, hotelier-writer Marie-Christine Clément shares her travelogue in six exquisite, “unforgettable moments” across China, exploring the land’s traditional crops and culture. The first leg of this journey takes us along the Lancang River, the land where the tea tree was born.

Peaceful idleness | in the English countryside

Travel Joann Pai Lindsey Tramuta Publié le 20/09/2018

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.

Dolce vita in the island of Capri

Travel Rosa Park Publié le 06/09/2018

Dolce vita in the island of Capri

Just off the coast of Sorrento, Italy, the little island of Capri resides under a radiant sun, a medley of undulating rocky cliffs robed in vibrant verdure. On its west side, atop a dramatic cliff, Hotel Caesar Augustus sits, regal and awaiting audience.

Ten delicious lessons |from the Napa Valley

Travel Route du bonheur Yann Stofer François Simon Publié le 24/08/2018

Ten delicious lessons
from the Napa Valley

Sometimes the joy of a beautiful evening is simply the culmination of a subtle harmony of elements: a cuisine, a decor, a landscape or even a vineyard. It is when everything comes together through this delicate turn of magic that rare moments are created.

48 hours in Palombaggia|through the eyes of Lili Barbery

Travel City Guide Lili Barbery Coulon Publié le 14/08/2018

48 hours in Palombaggia
through the eyes of Lili Barbery

Infused with the aromas of the maquis, the Bergeries de Palombaggia hotel sidles up to the hillside and overlooks one of southern Corsica's most beautiful beaches of turquoise waters and white sand, surrounded by stone pines. Slightly farther in the distance are the Îles Cerbicales.

That private island feeling | in Seychelles

Travel Tamlin Wightman Publié le 03/08/2018

That private island feeling
in Seychelles

It’s a strange yet precious feeling to be alone on a private island. Once my butler had shown me around, explained the intricacies and practicalities of having a never-ending villa home next to a white sand beach in the Seychelles archipelago, it was just me.

Romance at its best |in the green heart of South Tyrol

Travel Gabriel & Ruxandra Gavrilescu Publié le 30/07/2018

Romance at its best
in the green heart of South Tyrol

The smallest 5-star hotel in the Italian Alps is probably also the coziest boutique place to keep in mind for a couple getaway. Everywhere you look is all about the perfect balance between romance, amazing nature and design with character.

Natural hideaway |close to the Baltic sea

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 27/07/2018

Natural hideaway
close to the Baltic sea

German photographers Arturo & Bamboo escape the buzz of their Berliner life, to enjoy Baltic Sea's beaches on Usedom's island and immortalize Gutshaus Stolpe's peaceful atmosphere, a little piece of heaven located in the heart of a natural parc. A dreamy break within two-hour driving from Berlin.

Il San Pietro di Positano, |perched between sky and sea

Travel Spencer Bailey Publié le 20/07/2018

Il San Pietro di Positano,
perched between sky and sea

Perched dramatically on the edge of a cliff along Italy’s Amalfi Coast is one of the most unforgettably opulent hotels I’ve ever been to: Il San Pietro di Positano.

Cascais, the ultimate escape |from Lisbon

Travel Whitney Valverde Publié le 09/07/2018

Cascais, the ultimate escape
from Lisbon

"It feels almost as though it is an island alone in the ocean as you sit on the balcony of your suite, overlooking the cliffs and the raging waves below! In Cascais, the seaside resort where locals escape from the capital, Fortaleza do Guincho is Portugal’s most romantic hotel."

A place of wines and wonders

Travel Patrick Locqueneux Publié le 29/06/2018

A place of wines and wonders

From Cape Town, it takes scarcely an hour to reach the Delaire Graff. The former vineyard, which has since expanded with a very exclusive lodge, has become an essential stop along the legendary and scenic Helshoogte Pass, a road crisscrossing some of the world’s most beautiful countryside.

Ibiza's hidden face

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 27/06/2018

Ibiza's hidden face

Spanish Balearics archipelago offers plenty of fascinating places from small historic towns to unspoilt sandy beaches with clear seas and remote rocky coves. Ibiza is the third and last stop of the photographers duo Arturo Bamboo and is once again a paradise for travelers.

Pura vida Costa Rica !

Travel Dream Whitney Valverde Publié le 25/06/2018

Pura vida Costa Rica !

"Pura vida !" These are the first words that greet us when we arrive in Costa Rica. This very popular and positive expression translates as "pure life". People use it to welcome tourists, but it is when you discover the many riches of this country that it makes sense.

Anne de Bretagne:|a journey between land and sea

Travel Rooksana Hossenally Publié le 15/06/2018

Anne de Bretagne:
a journey between land and sea

There's a special atmosphere on France's Jade coast. Not far from the picture-perfect ports of neighbouring Brittany, facing the ocean, you will find Anne de Bretagne Hotel, known for its outstanding two-Michelin-star restaurant.

Chasing volcanoes|on Reunion Island

Travel Tamlin Wightman Publié le 11/06/2018

Chasing volcanoes
on Reunion Island

Enigmatic, wondrous, a moonscape and marine paradise… Réunion Island is a land of great contrasts and sights that shine a light on the power of our planet, whether you're high up in a helicopter or standing with your feet in the Indian Ocean.

Cliveden House, a lesson in elegance

Travel Lili Barbery Coulon Publié le 04/06/2018

Cliveden House, a lesson in elegance

It looks much like the venerable estates in the television series Downton Abbey. Yet Cliveden House possesses a history and heritage beyond anything in that drama. An extraordinary hotel of rare beauty, the place for all those who have always dreamed of spending a night in a museum.

24 hours in Cordeillan-Bages|in the eye of David Coggins

Travel David Coggins Publié le 31/05/2018

24 hours in Cordeillan-Bages
in the eye of David Coggins

A haven of peace at the gateway to Bordeaux, between the estuary and the Atlantic beaches, in the heart of the Pauillac vineyards, Château Cordeillan-Bages is a wine tourism destination that renews itself between tradition and modernity around its core business: wine.

Lakeside Magic in Austria

Travel Guillaume Crouzet Publié le 28/05/2018

Lakeside Magic in Austria

Just an hour’s drive from Vienna, and a few minutes’ walk from immense Lake Neusiedl is a small collection of country houses dubbed the Taubenkobel. This unique hotel mixes traditional country charm with modern art, and features one of the country’s best restaurants.

Menorca, the unspoiled|charmer of the Balearics

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 14/05/2018

Menorca, the unspoiled
charmer of the Balearics

Menorca might just be the best-Balearic secret, it's the calmest, least developed and greenest of all. After Mallorca, let's travel in the hotel Can Faustino for the second step of our Balearics' trip.

Puglia, your next|dreamy Italian vacation

Travel Rosa Park Publié le 07/05/2018

Puglia, your next
dreamy Italian vacation

Hidden amidst the medieval White City of Ostuni in Puglia, La Sommita is a tucked-away palace, beckoning world-weary guests to take pause. With a Michelin star restaurant, blissful views over rugged terrain and modern suites with historical accents, it provides an amazingly restorative stay.

Paradise regained in Mykonos

Travel Guillaume Crouzet Publié le 03/05/2018

Paradise regained in Mykonos

Far from the island's main town of Chora, where people move from restaurants to nightclubs, there is still a Mykonos where luxury is synonymous with peace , and sensual delights with design. Founded by the Daktylides family, the Myconian Ambassador hotel is emblematic of that delectable balance.

Sierra de Tramuntana,|the other Mallorca

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 23/04/2018

Sierra de Tramuntana,
the other Mallorca

Driving from Palma de Mallorca into the Tramuntana mountain range - an UNESCO world heritage site, one finds a pretty little village: Valldemossa, first step of our Baleares journey which will bring us from Minorca to Ibiza.

10 reasons why you should stop|at Nayara Springs in Costa Rica

Travel Whitney Valverde Publié le 16/04/2018

10 reasons why you should stop
at Nayara Springs in Costa Rica

It was another beautiful sunny day in Costa Rica and we were ready to discover Nayara Springs, a resort located in the Arenal Volcano National Park, promising us an intimate and luxurious experience.

48 hours in Marrakech|through the eyes of Céline Marks

Travel City Guide Céline Marks Publié le 12/04/2018

48 hours in Marrakech
through the eyes of Céline Marks

Looking beyond its ceaseless urban hum, Marrakech reveals itself as place distinctive for its sensitivity, hospitality, beauty and ability to transform itself and offer a whole world of new discoveries. Photographer Céline Marks experienced it over the space of a weekend.

Echoes of the senses|on Iberian lands

Travel Route du bonheur Ryoko Sekiguchi Publié le 22/03/2018

Echoes of the senses
on Iberian lands

Spain resonates beauty in the chorus of its landscapes, its arts and its gourmet delicacies. It is a sensorial voyage that touches all five senses.

Kitzbühel: A Legend In Its Own Right

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 11/03/2018

Kitzbühel: A Legend In Its Own Right

Kitzbühel boasts a beautiful mix of a medieval Tirolean town centre and a great ski area set against a spectacular backdrop of jagged and rugged mountains. The intimate Hotel Tennerhof just outside the centre offers panoramic views over the town, the legendary Hahnenkamm and surrounding mountains.

Wickaninnish Inn : |surrounded by nature

Travel Céline Marks Publié le 24/02/2018

Wickaninnish Inn :
surrounded by nature

Huge expanses of lakes, stately trees and untamed nature… Vancouver Island is an island wilderness embraced by the Pacific Ocean. And it's here that we find our destination: the Wickanninish Inn. It's a place where time stood still for us.

The ultimate alpine bolthole

Travel Arturo Bamboo Publié le 20/02/2018

The ultimate alpine bolthole

The Dutch duo Arturo Bamboo embarks on a new intimate getaway scheme, camera in hand. This time, they immortalize legendary winter places in Austrian Alps with very personal shots. First stop: the historic inn Gasthof Post, located in the renowned winter sports resort of Lech.

In the land of lions and leopards

Travel Tamlin Wightman Publié le 06/02/2018

In the land of lions and leopards

Kenya plains provide spectacular scenery and nature. Ol Donyo Lodge and Mara Plains Camp offer to discover local wildlife and predators that thrive in this majestic nature during traditional safaris.

On the road|of South India (part 3)

Travel Route du bonheur Jean-François Guggenheim Publié le 25/01/2018

On the road
of South India (part 3)

On the road|of South India (part 2)

Travel Route du bonheur Jean-François Guggenheim Publié le 23/01/2018

On the road
of South India (part 2)

On the road|of South India (part 1)

Travel Route du bonheur Jean-François Guggenheim Publié le 19/01/2018

On the road
of South India (part 1)

Savor Sweet Anjou!

Travel Xavier Mauduit Publié le 09/01/2018

Savor Sweet Anjou!

A château, a Pléiade poet and a lover of Carrara marble all come together here in the heart of Anjou. French historian and writer Xavier Mauduit tells the story of the Château de Noirieux at Briollay with his usual humor.

A sense of place |in the Spice Islands

Travel Be Inspired Tamlin Whightman Publié le 18/12/2017

A sense of place
in the Spice Islands

“Odours have a power of persuasion stronger than that of words, appearances, emotions, or will. The persuasive power of an odour cannot be fended off, it enters into us like breath into our lungs, it fills us up, imbues us totally. There is no remedy for it.” ― Patrick Süskind, Perfume

Family story :|René and Maxime Meilleur at La Bouitte

Travel Family story Publié le 30/11/2017

Family story :
René and Maxime Meilleur at La Bouitte

"When we are in our mountains, there’s always this desire to climb higher and higher. The wish to reach excellence. The mountaineers are like that."

Destination Marrakesh:|opening of the new YSL museum

Travel Rooksana Hossenally Publié le 17/11/2017

Destination Marrakesh:
opening of the new YSL museum

Since October, Marrakesh has been home to a new museum celebrating the life and work of Yves Saint Laurent. The French fashion icon was so inspired by the ocher-colored city that he made it his second home and left his unmistakable mark upon it. This is a travel into the heart of his legacy.

Tennessee: |wild escape at Blackberry Farm

Travel Rosa Park Publié le 24/10/2017

Tennessee:
wild escape at Blackberry Farm

Life slows down at Blackberry Farm. The warm breeze lingers for a moment mid-air, before brushing past my skin. Birds sing a soft, languid tune. Trees sway gently under the rising sun, casting mottled light onto the footpath below.

Reenergize in Japanese mountains

Travel Travel journal Joann Pai Publié le 09/10/2017

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.

Fly fishing at|The Lodge at Glendorn

Travel Obsession by David Coggins Publié le 02/10/2017

Fly fishing at
The Lodge at Glendorn

Alone in nature

Travel Point of view Nancy Novogrod Publié le 25/09/2017

Alone in nature

Nancy Novogrod, former Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure, shares her thoughts on merging with nature at the “Wick” in Canada.

For the Love of the Land

Travel Family story Publié le 11/09/2017

For the Love of the Land

On the Amalfi Coast, the Don Alfonso 1890 hotel and restaurant has been run by the Iaccarino family for generations. Surrounded by their organic farm, they share with us their love for this corner of Italy — its land, history and culture.

In the heart of the forest

Travel Obsession by Hannah Elliott Publié le 04/09/2017

In the heart of the forest

Twin Farms will captivate you at the most unexpected turns.

You keep me wild, I’ll keep you safe

Travel Point of view Tamlin Wightman Publié le 28/08/2017

You keep me wild, I’ll keep you safe

There is an anonymous quote that reads, “You keep me wild, I’ll keep you safe.” It keeps finding me. Perhaps because it can hear the call for the wild in me...

On the Trail of Tea

Travel Publié le 21/08/2017

On the Trail of Tea

Tea Trails is nestled in the heart of the tea-growing region of Ceylon, near Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along the winding paths, enjoying the stunning landscapes as you discover the subtle flavours of tea and life on a tea plantation.

Le Petit Nice, a Hundred Years of History

Travel Point of view Eugenio Mailler Publié le 14/08/2017

Le Petit Nice, a Hundred Years of History

Le Petit Nice's story begins like a film. The date is 1917. The location is Marseille, next to the sea. A countess leaves her neo-classical villa and crosses the street to make a phone call from the bar across the way. She informs her real estate agent of her desire to sell the villa...

The Butterfly Effect – A Q&A with Tina Aponte

Travel Point of view Tamlin Wightman Publié le 07/08/2017

The Butterfly Effect – A Q&A with Tina Aponte

“Each smallest act of kindness reverberates across great distances and spans of time, affecting lives unknown to the one whose generous spirit was the source of this good echo…” ― Dean Koontz

Intimate Saint-Tropez

Travel Travel journal Arturo Bamboo Publié le 31/07/2017

Intimate Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez is one of those mythic towns in the South of France where you can party or simply let time slip away listening to the songs of cicadas. A few minutes from the port, La Bastide is an elegant residence. A place to enjoy the Saint-Tropez lifestyle and experience the art of relaxation.

Nature Takes Centre Stage

Travel Travel journal Grant Harder Publié le 17/07/2017

Nature Takes Centre Stage

Three islands around Vancouver. Three encounters with nature. These Relais & Châteaux properties bring you on a journey into a setting of primary forests and rivers of crystalline waters where the stunning beauty of the landscape and wild fauna are the main spectacle.

White Diamond on Black Sand