Canada’s west coast lures nature lovers with diverse wildlife and cultural immersion. To showcase British Columbia’s best assets, Sonora Resort takes a green approach to everything they do, working to preserve the natural surroundings while providing unparalleled experiences for guests.
Overlooking the sea, rising high above the Sentier des Douaniers, Brittany’s beloved coastal footpath, the Manoir de Lan-Kerellec exudes a joie de vivre born of love and longevity.
As the world re-opens after the pandemic, a trip to Hawaii is a particularly rewarding destination, promising natural wonders that almost seem out of this world. Within the planet’s most isolated archipelago, the island of Maui offers the most exemplary of climates.
A five-star hotel and three-star restaurant with deep Savoyard roots is home to masterful mountain savoir-faire – dedication that, in 2020, earned the French property recognition as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, a Living Heritage Company.
For International Women’s Day, ten women from the Relais & Châteaux family reveal their vision of hospitality—and how they are meeting the challenges facing the industry following the pandemic.
The history of Venice tells a story of a city that stretches far beyond its iconic islands and canals. From the 16th to 18th centuries, it expanded across the waters of the lagoon, to the mainlands of Veneto, where it became equally renowned for the majestic villas built along the Brenta river.
Once a year, the inhabitants of the Caribbean let loose in a frenzy known as Carnival. Here’s an overview of the greatest festivities, as seen by Relais & Châteaux establishments across the region.
After an eight-month renovation was followed by the global pandemic, guests at famed Courchevel hotel Le Chabichou can now finally take full advantage of this French institution’s stunning transformation.
Normally accustomed to a constant flow of tourists, the Covid pandemic has allowed Venetians to reclaim Venice for themselves. Alain Bullo, Maître de Maison of the Londra Palace Hotel and a Venetian by birth, reveals some lesser-known gems of this remarkable island city.
This year, choose a destination that takes you further – somewhere capable of transcending its own natural beauty, bringing meaning to your trip, and helping you connect to its mystery. These 22 destinations offer more to discover, with tales to tell, and people to tell them…
It is said they contain the memory of the world. Irascible, marvelous, silent yet somehow eloquent, glaciers are stewards of ancient secrets. We would do well to treat them with respect while we have the chance, to appreciate that even to walk upon their surface is a rare and exquisite privilege.
This small Caribbean island is so beautiful and wild that we would like to keep it secret. Let's go to Dominica, a confidential landmark off the beaten track and a preserved Garden of Eden.
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.
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.
Hotel B in Lima plays on its contrast with this bustling metropolis by providing each client with a tailored art of living fostered by the presence of contemporary art on its walls.
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.
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.
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.
Through pictures by British photographer Adam Slama, explore the heady charms of the Mexican city of Tequila.
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.
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.
Four members of the association — from Mexico to Hong Kong and all the way to the European countryside — share their hope for the future as Relais & Châteaux properties gradually reopen throughout the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
An insider’s guide to Cape Cod, the magical landscape that has long inspired creative souls.
Peacefully ensconced a few miles north of Toulouse is the Château de Drudas, an historic monument offering an oasis of peace and quiet.
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.
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.
The state of Wyoming, with a population density of only six people per square mile, is renowned for its rugged, unspoiled beauty.
The Inn of the Five Graces in the United States, by the Spanish illustrator Isabel Albertos.
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.
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.”
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magee Homestead, USA by the French Alexandre Luu.
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.
"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."
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.
Tucked away in England’s idyllic New Forest, Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa is the perfect location to relax, explore and reconnect with nature.
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.
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.
Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa by Alice Wietzel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Sri Lanka, by the Corean Haam Juhae.
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.
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.
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.
Following a devastating wildfire nearby, two R&C properties are back.
Ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya, by the German Tatjana Prenzel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It is an establishment with a soul. The soul of the family that has been caring for it for 30 years.
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 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.
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.
Hotel Schloss Hohenhaus, Germany by the Colombian Michelle Mildenberg.
Manoir Hovey, Canada, by the French Mugluck.
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.
EOLO - Patagonia's Spirit, Argentina, by the Argentine Josefina Schargorodsky.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suzy Ann meandered and wove along unspoiled stretches of the river taking me back to my school days.
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.
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.
Villa Crespi, Italy, by the Italian Clara Rubin.
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.
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.
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.
Awasi Patagonia, Chile, by Chilean Jorge Roa.
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...
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.
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.
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 soothes the mind and stimulates creativity — a luxurious wine country retreat woven into nature, refreshing any time of year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Southbound Escapade bloggers explore South America. Their road-trip starts at Hotel B, a pavillon dating Belle Époque 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At Huka Lodge, Chef Paul Froggatt shines a light on New Zealand cuisine for well-traveled foodies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
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 !" 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
“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
"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."
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.
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.
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.
Nancy Novogrod, former Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure, shares her thoughts on merging with nature at the “Wick” in Canada.
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.
Twin Farms will captivate you at the most unexpected turns.
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...