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The Malabar House is more than a beautifully designed heritage hotel. It is an art hotel, home of a carefully curated collection, highlighting Kerala’s composite culture as a passage between East and West. The rooms are comfortable and the service is flawless. Malabar Junction, the hotel’s renowned restaurant and Divine, its wine lounge, combine the tradition of South India with exciting culinary innovation. Enjoy classical music or a dance performance on the patio’s stage, rejuvenate body and soul at the ayurvedic centre, step into the history and culture of Fort Cochin, and explore Kerala’s backwaters on the hotel’s own eco-friendly house boat.

The Malabar House

The Malabar Junction

Hotel and restaurant in town.

The path that leads to The Swag is the best of life itself. Strikingly beautiful, it offers all that is essential to mankind: nature, rivers and healing mountain air. Perched almost a mile above sea level, at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — The Swag is a high-altitude retreat boasting breathtaking views of North Carolina’s highest peaks. Located near Asheville, a stay here is the ideal change of scenery to leave you feeling refreshed and renewed, especially after one of the many memorable hikes. Nestled deep in the woods, it is the epitome of a romantic getaway where the concern for the environment, remarkable array of amenities and delicious traditional cuisine only add to its rustic charm. Hosting only a few dozen guests at any one time, The Swag is a favourite of thoughtful travellers who treasure the property’s rare, restorative combination of epic natural beauty and authentic hospitality.

The Swag

Hotel and restaurant in the mountains.

These modern little villas bordering the East China Sea come complete with their own private pools. Along with the offer of sports activities and esthetic treatments made of marine salts and medicinal plants harvested on-site, you are ensured complete relaxation if that is what you desire. But this peaceful and secluded hotel is also the ideal base for discovering the Yomitan Peninsula and the island of Okinawa, where you can enjoy the natural beauties of this preserved coast, while also taking in the rich historical and artisanal heritage of the ancient kingdom of Ryukyu. End your days dining amid the soft marine breeze as you savour delicate continental cuisine featuring the island’s best produce.

The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas

Fine Dining

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront.

In the heart of Japan’s “Northern Alps”, discover the secret charms of this hotel that opened in 1931. This little jewel is tucked away in the calm and serenity of the mountains, between the snowy peaks and fine traditional hot springs, located in the national park, and renowned for their therapeutic qualities. Tobira Onsen Myojinkan offers a divinely serene atmosphere in the forest, relaxing baths in the heart of nature, aromatherapy and superb rooms and suites. The sophisticated Kaiseki-style food is a marvellous balance of textures, flavours and colours. Organic French cuisine is also on offer, prepared by a talented chef who specializes in macrobiotic cuisine.

Tobira Onsen Myojinkan

Nature French SAI / ナチュレフレンチ「菜」

Hotel and restaurant in a park.

Wine connoisseurs consider the Willamette Valley to be an exemplary region for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tributary Hotel aims to be its gateway. Vineyard owners Katie Jackson and Shaun Kajiwara were inspired to create this boutique hotel in a century-old traditional brick building, which they discovered largely in its original condition. Now beautifully restored, its spacious and inviting suites offer the perfect stopover for anyone wishing to discover what's new in this ever-changing landscape.  Every day, Katie and Shaun’s neighboring farm supplies the kitchen of the fine dining restaurant, ōkta farm and kitchen, with fresh produce cultivated with regenerative agricultural methods. In the heart of charming McMinnville, Tributary Hotel seeks to give them a memorable experience of Oregon wine Country.

Tributary Hotel

ōkta farm and kitchen

Hotel and restaurant in a village.

Ticino, Switzerland, is blessed with a balmy climate, stunning scenery and the infinite pleasures of “la dolce vita”. It is a land of lakes and mountains, fabulous food, fine wines and endless leisure pursuits. The elegant Villa Principe Leopoldo is situated on the “Collina d’Oro”, with stunning views over Lake Lugano Bay and the mountains. The villa is characterised by its strong Italian spirit and Mediterranean style, accommodating spacious rooms and suites. The La Luce Gourmet Restaurant offers a cuisine that reveals authenticity, passion and respect for its ingredients, not forgetting tradition and territory. 

Villa Principe Leopoldo

La Luce Gourmet Restaurant

In every direction, the jagged peaks of the Valais Alps pierce the skies. This is the perfect setting for a serene high-altitude retreat combining sports, wellness and culinary delights. Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa is located in the center of the car-free village of Saas-Fee, an intimate ski resort surrounded by mountains over 13,000 feet above sea level and known as ‘the pearl of the Alps.’ Throughout the year, the hotel invites guests to relax and recharge, indoors and out. Decorated with sustainable and natural materials such as local wood, slate and wool, guest rooms exude comfort and warmth as well as offering breathtaking views of the glaciers. There are three restaurants for you to choose from, each showcasing local, seasonal produce. Finally, its immense spa, with a relaxation area bathed in light, promises an unforgettable moment.

Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa

Cäsar Ritz

The Wickaninnish Inn stands on an outcrop between the Pacific Ocean, Chesterman Beach and a forest of giant evergreens. Artists, including renowned wood carver Henry Nolla, designed elements of its two buildings with the aim of blending art, nature and culture. You can even meet local artists at the onsite carving shed. Each room has a fireplace and picture window offering views of the coastline. Set off on a day of sea kayaking, or to see whales, sea lions or bears around Clayoquot Sound. Relax with a soothing spa treatment after your day's adventures. From November to March, you can admire mighty Pacific storms, watching from the comfort of your guest room as waves come crashing ashore.

Wickaninnish Inn

The Pointe Restaurant

Clustered at the edge of Yala National Park, the cocoon-like tents at Wild Coast Tented Lodge resemble giant pawprints. That makes them the perfect starting point for a thrilling safari in search of leopards and elephants, to then return to continue your immersive, all-inclusive stay in the serenity of this camp tucked between jungle and ocean. The wilderness lodge blends into the landscape with its organic shapes, bamboo structures, and pristine canvases, a concept that earned a UNESCO Design Award. The elegant suite interiors recall expeditions of yesteryear, journeys to the far reaches of this unspoiled corner of southeast Sri Lanka. Some have a private plunge pool, with the ocean just a stone’s throw away, while hidden away in a leafy, mysterious jungle. Set off at daybreak, guided by the camp’s naturalists, to observe local wildlife and plants, then come home to the Wild Coast Tented Lodge to dine outdoors on Sri Lankan cuisine prepared with contemporary flair.

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

The Dining Pavilion

Lodge and restaurant on the seafront.

Nestled among the bucolic valleys and pristine lakes of the Litchfield Hills, Winvian is a unique hotel complex with 45 hectares of lush grounds bordered by centuries-old maple trees. A team of 15 architects designed the 18 original chalets and one suite, each with its own special design and atmosphere. Guests can choose to stay in a two-level treehouse 10 meters off the ground, a lighthouse in the middle of the forest, or perhaps a lodge built around a massive oak tree. In addition to the spa, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, fly fishing, race car driving and other unforgettable experiences are available, all just two hours from the buzz of New York and Boston.

Winvian

Winvian Farm Restaurant

Hotel and restaurant in the country.

Simply cross the threshold of Yihe Mansions and you will be taken back to the Republic of China’s past, a time when the country’s leaders built their residences in the shade of the maple trees on Yihe Road in Nanjing, the capital of ten dynasties. Its stylish private villas have been magnificently restored and now offer sophisticated, deeply historical rooms and suites, spas, restaurants and even their own museums. Extremely spacious, they boast soft light and greenery throughout; the decor is an elegant blend of traditional artefacts and contemporary objects, with fine wood and precious fabrics. This is a serene environment where you can truly appreciate the beauty of China’s culture and history.

Yihe Mansions

Wan Guo Chun Chinese Restaurant

Take a seat at the counter and let yourself be surprised. Here, there is no menu or predefined specials; the chef follows his inspiration and what he perceives of his guests' desires to prepare them a unique meal celebrating a moment that will not be repeated. At the head of this family restaurant, Shinichiro Takagi is the custodian of a culinary tradition that finds its origins in the concept of Ishoku Dogen, according to which food and health are linked. From the traditional decor to the pottery supplied by local artisans, from the slightest flower to the best ingredients, nothing is left to chance when creating an exquisite kaiseki cuisine and a moment of perfect harmony.

Zeniya

Zeniya / 銭屋

Restaurant in town.

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