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Taking inspiration from the world of perfume, and drawing on the aromatic composition of each ingredient, to create sauces of astonishing complexity; awakening childhood memories by marrying orange blossom with carrot to enhance its flavor; or constructing a dessert like a monochrome painting: Anne-Sophie Pic's approach to cuisine is a sensitive and evocative one. Enriched by her travels and personal encounters and conveying emotions she wants to share, this celebrated chef’s dishes are rich storytelling creations. In unison, the hotel is a refined destination, contemporary yet warm, and surrounded by delightful Mediterranean gardens where you can swim surrounded by olive trees and roses.

Restaurant Pic

Restaurant and hotel in town.

Nestled in the heart of the Chianti region, the Pieve Aldina embodies the spirit of a Sienese hamlet. This hotel, located on the Chiantigiana, the picturesque wine route that links Siena to Florence, invites you to fully enjoy Tuscany’s charms. Surrounded by vineyards, cypress and olive trees, the main building dates back to the 10th century and was once a summer residence to the bishops of Siena. Most of the historic building’s terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and charming archways are original. They highlight the local style of this authentic address beautifully. The region’s rich culinary heritage is showcased in the two restaurants, both with terraces, including the oenoteca. After a day well spent exploring the area’s wine cellars or taking part in a cooking class to learn the art of making delicious fresh pasta, you can enjoy a relaxing massage and lounge by the pool overlooking the valley.

Pieve Aldina

Le rondini

Hotel and restaurant in the country.

Built using sustainable methods and materials, Pikaia Lodge is a model of elegance and ecology on the island of Santa Cruz, in the heart of the Galápagos. Its rooms and suites, with their simple and refined design, all feature floor-to-ceiling windows with inimitable views of the lush coastal hills. Some even come with a private balcony and plunge pool, perfect for relaxing in complete privacy after a day of exploration.
On the ground floor of the contemporary main building, discover two stylish spots to unwind. Opening onto a dreamy infinity pool, the Lobby Lounge is ideal for enjoying a drink while gazing at the sea. Or head to the Homo Sapiens Lounge to peruse its fine collection of books and films on the Galápagos Islands, as well as its temporary exhibitions on local history. Exploring this archipelago in an eco-responsible manner has never been so luxurious.

Pikaia Lodge

Evolution Restaurant

Nestled in the Bow River Valley, with the spectacular Canadian Rockies as a backdrop, the Post Hotel offers one of the most picturesque locations imaginable: the heart of Banff National Park, Canada’s first.This is a protected region, designated as a World Heritage Site – unspoiled natural beauty, pristine wilderness and a safe haven for the bountiful wildlife. Imagine skiing or hiking in this breathtaking landscape. Just two hours west of Calgary International airport and you are there: spacious suites, crackling fireplaces, Temple Mountain spa, award winning fresh market cuisine and one of Canada’s largest wine cellars, with over 25,000 bottles and more than 2,200 labels.

Post Hotel & Spa

Post Hotel Dining Room

Hotel and restaurant in the mountains.

The historic inn Gasthof „Post“ is located in the centre of Lech, a world-renowned winter sports resort. The atmosphere of the “Post” is marked by the long family history of the place, its country house charm and local antiques as well as loving attention-to-detail in the décor, which create a welcoming ambience. Culinary delicacies await in the restaurants that have won several awards for their outstanding cuisine. Relaxation is complete at the Post Beauty & Spa and its spectacular panoramic pool, with stunning mountain vistas and treatment suites that are wonderfully located in the heart of the beautiful Ebra garden.

Post Lech Arlberg

Jägerstube

On the Caribbean Sea, overlooking the world's second-largest barrier reef, the Placencia Peninsula is something of a seaside paradise. Prana Maya Island Resort is nestled on the private island of Placencia Caye, arranged around a quiet cove where sailboats moor up. Its suites and villas combine contemporary comfort with charming, locally crafted features. Each villa boasts a private stretch of beach, as well as a beautiful pool whose blue hues rival those of the open sea. After taking a boat trip, exploring the coral reefs or enjoying a relaxing spa treatment, the resort’s two restaurants, are the perfect destinations for fresh, seasonal cuisine overlooking the water. Prana Maya Island Resort also offers easy access to the wider coastline, allowing guests to explore Belize's lush natural beauty and the ruins of ancient Mayan cities.

Prana Maya Island Resort

The Grill at Prana Maya

On the left bank of the Rhine between Cologne and Frankfurt, Germany, discover a property that blends history with modernity: PURS Luxury Boutique Hotel & Restaurant combines elegance, refined aesthetics, gastronomy and a warm welcome. Located in a former residence of the Archbishops of Cologne, this boutique hotel has just eleven rooms and suites as well as a renowned restaurant featuring contemporary interior design by Axel Vervoordt. The Belgian designer and collector of antiques has subtly married the rich heritage of the hotel with works of art, creating a contemporary style that simultaneously makes guests feel at home and conjures a haven of tranquility. This canvas is home to the creative cuisine of chef Peter Fridén.

PURS Luxury Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

PURS Restaurant

Hotel and restaurant in town.

The wooden guest suites of Quercus, located in countryside south of Atlanta, emulate the style of early pioneer cabins. Nestled within unspoiled nature, they offer all-inclusive stays reserved for adults only. Their outwardly rustic appearance contrasts with light-filled, contemporary interiors, furnished with impeccable taste. Terraces, featuring swing chairs, offer a chance for reflection overlooking the ancient oak forest–ideal following a wood-fired sauna, a cold plunge or an in-room massage. The 4,000 acres of Quercus, located south of Atlanta, are crossed by a tranquil river, ideal for kayaking or fly fishing. Guests can explore the grounds on horseback or on foot, and visit the farm that produces the finest biodynamically grown ingredients. Ingredients are selected according to the seasons, to be served at Uberto restaurant, where Chef Ryan Smith offers guests dishes that bring alive the concept of the estate: to live in harmony with nature.

Quercus

Uberto Restaurant

In Jackson Square, one of San Francisco’s oldest and most charming districts, a century-old landmarked building houses one of the finest restaurants in the city. Chef Michael Tusk prepares Italian- and French-inspired Californian cuisine using only fresh local ingredients procured by a carefully selected local network of small farmers and producers. The same care is applied to the selection of wines suggested for each dish. In an elegant, art déco-inspired setting, you can savor dishes like whole roast duck for two with black garlic and green gage plums or risotto with cardoons, porcini mushroom and white truffle.

Quince

Restaurant in town.

In the heart of the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quinta Nova Winery House overlooks terraced vineyards and the river below. On this 300-acre, family-run estate, the property produces its own Port and Douro wines in perfect harmony with the landscape. In this sympathetically restored 18th-century mansion, the rooms boast contemporary, elegant decor, conducive to relaxation. The warm and intimate atmosphere immerses guests in the gentle pace of Portuguese life in a truly inspiring setting. In the kitchen, Chef André Carvalho showcases local produce with a contemporary interpretation of regional culinary classics. Quinta Nova Winery House also boasts a private villa in the Dão region, about 75 miles away: this offers a chance to discover ‘Portugal’s Burgundy,’ one of the country's oldest wine-growing regions, set amid the mountains.

Quinta Nova Winery House

Terraçu's

Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard.

Overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Quintessence Hotel lives up to its name. Located on the tropical island of Anguilla–known as one of the pearls of the Lesser Antilles–this intimate haven of peace has been tastefully decorated with Caribbean art, giving guests a homely feel while in paradise. Woodwork and furniture made from local timbers lend each of the suites and villas an authentic and warm character. All guest rooms benefit from private access to the hotel's lush gardens, as well as the incomparable Long Bay, considered the most photogenic of the island's 33 beaches. For travelers seeking a tranquil disconnection from their regular life, choosing whether to cool off in the infinity pool or the turquoise sea may be the only dilemma they’ll face. The chef of the Quintessence Hotel rounds out this unforgettable experience with Franco-Caribbean cuisine created using local ingredients from artisan producers.

Quintessence Hotel

JULIANS-A Tropical French Bistro

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront.

This 19th century mansion combines all that is great about the southwest of France and the Landes, the country of dunes and wide open spaces. The scent of the sea pines drifts over those relaxing by the swimming pool or on the white sandy beaches, only a few kilometres from the Relais de la Poste, or those surfing the famous waves of the Landes coast. Chef Jean Coussau concocts with great talent flavorful gourmet recipes originating from the region between the Basque Country and Bordeaux, with its wealth of exceptional products, like Adour lamprey, hot duck foie gras with grapes, sand asparagus from the Landes or Gillardeau oysters on a bed of chanterelles.

Relais de la Poste

Restaurant and hotel in a village.

Cypresses, umbrella pines, olive trees and vineyards as far as the eye can see; stone buildings and terracotta-colored walls; Relais Il Falconiere & Spa somehow concentrates all the sensations and beauty of Tuscany in a single destination. Located halfway between Arezzo and Perugia, near the beautiful Etruscan city of Cortona, the property of Silvia and Benedetto Baracchi is a rare property which combines discretion and refinement. Arranged around a 17th-century country house, and spread between an old farmhouse and a new contemporary villa, rooms and suites each have their own characteristics and unique decor.
Il Falconiere restaurant occupies the former conservatory, where chef duo Silvia Baracchi and Richard Titi present their local and sustainable approach to gastronomy. The olive oil and wine produced at the heart of the family property can be found in the treatments provided at Thesan Etruscan Spa. Well-being here comes in all of its many forms.

Relais Il Falconiere & Spa

Il Falconiere

Soak up the history and savour the exquisite cuisine at Restaurant Kong Hans Kælder. Established by the Grønlykke family in 1976, the restaurant is located in the oldest cellar in Copenhagen dating more than 700 years back, erected during the reign of Danish monarch King Hans, and once the residence of legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Vaulted ceilings and soft lighting create an intimate atmosphere. An open kitchen invites guests to observe the Chef while he crafts such signature dishes as his Roasted Black Lobster, served with delicate white asparagus and accompanied by an asparagus-lobster mousse with a superbly light and frothy asparagus sauce. Classic French cuisine has been paired down to respect a new-found desire for simplicity. Superb ingredients, such as the freshest shrimp from the Fjords or turbot from the North Sea speak for themselves.

Restaurant Kong Hans Kælder

Restaurant Kong Hans Kaelder

It is a century-old house with yellow walls, bordered by the sea and the woods of Christianslund. Inside, amidst a white and light wood decor, father and son bustle about the open kitchen and exchange with the guests who follow the preparations of the dishes. 
The cuisine is lively and showcases, within an ever-evolving menu, the best products of this region called “the garden of Denmark”. Fresh fish, seasonal fruits and vegetables are found on beautifully assembled plates, such as the lobster accompanied by pickled white asparagus or the traditional Øllebrød embellished with strawberries, lemon verbena sorbet, and financiers.



Restaurant Lieffroy

Restaurant on the seafront.

In Menton, on the Côte d'Azur, chef Mauro Colagreco has settled with his family and built the Mirazur. More than a restaurant, it is the perfect embodiment of the Mediterranean: not just a home, but a way of living, and thinking. With nature as his only guide, Chef Colagreco has created a gastronomic enterprise perfectly integrated with its environment, whose fertile inspiration feeds his instinctive approach to cuisine. Convinced of the benefits of short supply chains, he is a passionate advocate for a style of 'circular' gastronomy–by working with produce from Mirazur's own gardens and orchard, he breathes fresh life into his art. His relationship with the elements, the seasons – and the stars – is beautifully depicted in every dish. With his wife, Julia, Chef Colagreco invites you to discover a menu driven by the cycle of nature, showcasing inspired creations constructed with flowers, roots, fruits and leaves, in harmony with the sky, the earth and the entire universe.

Restaurant Mirazur

The imposing black-wood structure, reminiscent of a traditional North American barn, has quickly become one of the most sought-after destinations on Canada’s culinary scene. Its success stems from the vision of chefs Eric Robertson and Daniel Hadida, who strive to make the most of the produce grown on the surrounding 42-acre estate. The property includes a farm, vegetable garden, orchard, bakery and wine cellar. Here, they use biodynamically grown grapes cultivated on their own land and from vineyards of the wider Niagara Peninsula to craft their own wines. The menu at Pearl Morissette reflects a similar approach, sourcing as much as possible locally, primarily from small-scale sustainable agriculture, showcasing the chefs’ skill, creativity and dedication to their ingredients. In its rustic-chic dining room, bathed in natural light, every dish reveals the richness of the terroir.

Restaurant Pearl Morissette

A subtle mix of Andalusian sumptuousness and Moroccan art de vivre, the Riad Fès reflects its prestigious past and the refined civilisation to which it belongs. This majestic palace is an authentic example of Hispanic-Moorish architecture, boasting four harmoniously styled patios, sculpted doors and zelliges on the walls, stucco arcades and marble basins. It offers panoramic views of the magical spectacle of the sun rising over the Fès Medina, and the Atlas mountains. Hammams and massages, fountains, smoking-rooms, sophisticated cuisine and a trendy lounge bar: this is a world where traditions and contemporary conveniences combine delightfully.

Riad Fès

Gayza

Upstream from the Victoria Falls, on the banks of the powerful Zambezi River, you find paradise on earth. Royal Chundu, with its two magnificent lodges in the middle of the bush far from the madding crowd, is the place to enjoy peace and quiet in what remains as an untamed corner of the earth. The River Lodge is on the riverbank while the Island Lodge is located on an island, both offering spacious suites with a colonial décor reminiscent of the splendour of the times of the early explorers. Returning from their excursions, guests can sample divine spa treatments with natural African ingredients or enjoy Zambian cuisine, watching stars light up the sky over the river.

Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges

Lodge and restaurant on a river.

Perched on a rocky hill overlooking the beach and marina of Lacco Ameno, San Montano Resort & Spa offers an elegant island retreat away from the crowds. The De Siano family cultivates the fine art of Italian hospitality every day to welcome guests. Shades of blue from the sky and sea echo throughout the decor of its lounges, rooms and suites, as well as in the refined table settings. Everything here seems designed to showcase its exceptional 360-degree panorama, taking in the islands of Capri and Procida, the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius beyond. From the terraces, the three restaurants of San Montano Resort & Spa highlight the abundance of the sea with dishes typical of Ischia. These moments of culinary joy are complemented by sublime well-being experiences in its nine pools or under the expert hands of therapists at the Ocean Blue Spa.

San Montano Resort & Spa

La Veranda

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