This 17th-century palace is located in Medina of Fez and is a prime spot for indulgence and exploration. Medina of Fez is the largest contiguous car-free urban zone in the world and has been occupied since 859AD. Its rich heritage has lead it to be called the “Athens of Africa”. …
Wake up to the sight of endless sand dunes surrounding you. Then, slowly realize the wooden structures next to you are actual shipwrecks. Notice the signs indicating that you are in a place called Skeleton Coast National Park. Burning sun, dunes, shipwrecks, and skeletons? Surely, this must be a nightmare. …
Cambodia has some tropical islands scattered off the coast in the Indian Ocean. They remain largely undeveloped – a rarity in South East Asia. Song Saa is one of the first luxury resorts to take one of these islands as its home. It is run in partnership with the local …
At the top of this medieval tower, you will find your dramatic bedroom. Have you seen how high the ceiling is? The candles, the stone walls, the exquisite hardwood furnishings, this is just sexy. And historical too. Sexy and historical – not too often, you get those two things together. …
Located in the historic British town of Exeter close to the natural beauty and riotous surf of the southern coast, The Magdalen Chapter is part of Swire Hotel’s British collection. Set in a voluminous 19th Century building that used to be the West of England Eye Hospital, The Magdalen Chapter …
Completed in 1820 as a residence for Princess Lobanova-Rostovskaya and later home to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, this Four Seasons hotel is steeped in history and culture. With high ceilings, marble bathrooms, and 24/7 room service, guests will certainly feel like royalty in this lavish setting. This hotel is popularly …
The 18th-century mansion within the confines of St. Jorge’s Castle in Alfama, Lisbon is home to Solar do Castelo. This eco-hotel, which was built on the site of the former Alcaçova Palace, offers top-of-the-line hotel rooms with hardwood floors contemporary décor, a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, and a bathroom with a …
This is Moscow's first boutique hotel and it is jam-packed with sizzling décor. There is a giant golden apple in the glasshouse lobby and every floor has a different colour scheme with the seven floors corresponding to the colours of the rainbow. The unique design for each floor is noticeable …
This fort was named after the first Earl of Leicester who was a 16th Century English statesman and close friend of Queen Elizabeth I. Originally designed to deter the French from invading England again, it remained an isolated post in the British channel until it was captured by the Nazis …
You may have heard of popular towns in Switzerland like Geneva and Zurich, but what about Crans-Montana? Just a few hour train ride from Geneva, this ski resort is a paradise for any mountain lover. Set at an elevation of 2112m above sea level, Hotel Chetzeron in Crans-Montana overlooks the …
For hundreds of years, The Medicis were one of the most powerful families in Europe. If anyone knew the most beautiful spot in Italy it was them. Their summer houses were legendary. Now you can stay in one of their great buildings located in the Val d'Orcia which is a …
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the DEL900 hostel is a unique escape for travelers looking to explore this cosmopolitan capital. With a vintage, quirky, 1900s vibe and style, this hostel is described as having “all kinds of musical, expressive & architectonic styles converge and coexist in perfect disharmony.” From the …
Curaçao is an island in the south Caribbean that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. That is why the capital city is called Willemstad. The idyllic island is just right for those who want to enjoy a tropical paradise in the clear waters of the Caribbean. The hotel …
Dalton Bloom embarked on a journey to build a unique structure in the sweeping hills of Austin. He convinced his architect friend Charles Harker, who, in the early 1970s, studied at the University of Texas and looked for a graduation project. After agreeing on the details, work has commenced on …
Hotel K5's compact building in Tokyo's business district packs more facilities than its humble exterior would suggest. The simple four-story brick structure houses twenty designer guest rooms, a coffee shop, a restaurant, a brewery, and a cocktail bar. The former bank building in Nihonbashi Kabutochō from the 1920s was transformed …
Situated in the bustling city of Zurich stands the Kameha Grand Zurich. With a unique fusion of architecture and interior design, this hotel will grab your attention right from the moment you see it, be it the spaciously well-designed suites or the quirky façade. The truly Swiss rooms have doors …
The astonishing medieval town of Kortrijk in Belgium is home to some of the most well-preserved historical architecture in Europe. The city center is kept free of cars so the atmosphere is left unspoiled. The D-Hotel takes a 19th Century windmill and farm building and marries it with cutting-edge contemporary …
The Mekong River is the 12th longest river in the world. It begins in Tibet and flows through six countries all the way to the sea. In the section that flows through Laos, barges have long been used on the river as the main source of transportation for traders and …
Conveniently located in Amsterdam World Trade Center (WTC), the Qbic Hotel is situated in the heart of Amsterdam’s financial district. It is a prime location for international travelers as it is only 10 minutes via taxi or tram to Schiphol Airport and the city center. As the home city for …
Located high on the southern tip of Phuket, this hotel has vast views of the Andaman Sea. Your villa is decorated in a sophisticated modern style with Thai trinkets abounding. Then you should go bounding outside and straight into your private infinity pool. Then take a wash in the indoor/outdoor …