Based in West Europe’s tallest building, the Shard, Shangri-La London is a luxury hotel that has been called “a new level of luxury”. According to the Telegraph’s “Luxury” section, “Rooms sizes range from 323-2024 square feet (30-188 square meters) and are among the largest in London. Standard across all rooms …
Located off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, Canada, Fogo Island is a remote yet accessible little spot (think: just over 2,000 people living in 10 distinct communities). Situated in the Labrador Current along "Iceberg Alley," the Island Inn sits by the rugged shores of the wild North Atlantic Ocean. This …
This hotel was a frequent haunt of famous author Agatha Christie who set her novel, And Then There Were None, on a fictionalized version of the archipelago. The hotel was finished in 1929, and throughout the 1930s, it played host to glamorous guests. In World War 2, it served as …
Alta is the northernmost city in the world that has over 10,000 inhabitants. Its location in a valley along the banks of the river Alta means it is sheltered from the vicissitudes of the climate to the extent that its land does not develop permafrost. It is one of the …
Situated in the northern mountains of the Czech Republic, Hotel Ještěd dominates the skyline of the Liberec region. Reaching an altitude of over 3,280 feet (1,000 meters), it has been a significant landmark and place of historical importance. The first monument was built at its summit in 1737, but today …
It holds the world record for ‘smallest hotel in the world’, and when you arrive at Punta Grande, you will be forgiven for thinking you have arrived at the home of an insane fisherman with love for very exposed locations. Situated on a rocky outcrop on the island of El …
Whether you are a tech nerd or just have a dream of living in a world where robots cater to your every need, the Pengheng Space Capsules Hotel is the choice for you. This hotel made news all over the world and took the internet by storm, and for a …
John and Cynthia Hardy came up with the idea to create a nostalgic and unique Balinese hotel experience in 2005. The eleven available suites are antique Javanese bridal homes that were restored and modernized in Bali. The Bambu Indah offers magnificent panoramic views of traditional Balinese rice paddies in the …
Pangu is not just a famous plasticine penguin but is actually a hotel in China so luxurious it has claimed “7 Star” status. It was built by renowned architect C. Y. Lee who built the Taipei 101 – one of the world’s tallest buildings. It has 12 rooftops “Sky Courtyards”, …
As you arrive via helicopter, Spitbank Fort initially looks like a military outpost from a classic strategy game like Red Alert or Total Annihilation. Indeed, when it was built in the 1860s its purpose was military: to defend Britain’s Portsmouth Harbour which was then one of the richest ports in …
Adventure seekers rejoice! Located in the Bali Safari and Marine Park, the Mara River Safari Lodge is the perfect place to reconnect with nature in a unique resort setting. Rooms are decorated in muted tones, crisp whites, and peppered with influences of the safari theme. In addition, each room has …
Hotel Arbez is an unusual place – half is in France and half in Switzerland. When a new border between the two countries was drawn in 1862, it happened to run down the middle of a field owned by one Mr. Ponthus. He built a shop that straddled the border, …
France is a pretty place. From the ornate promenades of Paris to the warm hills of the wine country people love to holiday here. But there is one area that is claimed to be the most beautiful and this is the Loire Valley. The river Loire has carved the valley …
The La Mamounia Marrakech is truly a luxurious hotel that has aged remarkably, even 90 years after its creation. The La Mamounia Park is covered in greenery and gives you 20 acres of garden backdrop with fruit trees, flowers, and even olive trees. Meanwhile, the in-house luxuries have won multiple …
Perched 800 meters above sea level, this hotel sits on the edge of the Ramon Crater which is the world’s largest makhtesh – a landform unique to Israel where water erosion creates deep craters. Despite being located in the middle of the desert landscape, the temperature is cool all year …
Hicksville Trailer Palace is no ordinary place. It's the ultimate adult playground for the outdoorsy crowd. This free-spirited camping is dog-friendly, adults-only (that means 21+ in the USA!), and supports the 420 ("wake and bake") movement - there is even a dedicated vape room for smokers. The cool factor got …
Usually, when you think of industrial machines and docks, your mind doesn't rush to the luxury hospitality market. Yet, that is exactly what the Krane is. What used to be an industrial coal crane in the Copenhagen harbor is now a luxury two-person retreat. Yes, you read that right: a …
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station is housed within America’s first “union station” in Indianapolis. This unique hotel offers 273 guest rooms; the most popular feature is the 26 authentic Pullman train car rooms. Still set on their original tracks, the …
Sekeping Victoria (Ruins of Victoria) is located in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Georgetown, Penang, a constituent island off the coast of Malaysia. The island was a colonial hub for trade in spices, tobacco, and betel nut for much of the 19th Century. Remnants of the old town center …
Built in the 19th Century, this getaway is unlike any other in Raipur, India. Lakshman Sagar was originally constructed as a hunting lodge, hosting only the most elite and noble families. Now, it’s home to 12 sustainably designed cottages dotted along a man-made lake. Known for its “slow living” mantra, …