The Southern Ocean Lodge is located on Kangaroo Island, which is mostly a huge nature reserve. The sun-baked limestone cliffs, crashing waves, and unfettered wildlife will certainly inspire you. Sea Lions, Koalas, and Ospreys are common sights here. ###Update:### Southern Ocean Lodge was destroyed in the bushfires that spread across …
Located in Cambodia, this luxury resort is housed in King Sihanouk’s former guest residence from 1962. Rooms at the Amansara are open and spacious, letting in plenty of light through floor-to-ceiling glass doors; it’s not surprising that this has been a longtime destination for the world-famous. Dark wood furniture and …
Facing the 17th-century Nijo Castle in Central Kyoto across the Horikawa-dori street, The Mitsui hotel combines modern-day luxury with ryokan aesthetics, staff dressed in kimono uniforms, and traditional hot spring onsen baths. Kyoto's brand-new hotel takes inspiration from traditional Japanese inns but replaces thin wooden walls with a rock-solid structure, …
Steps from Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market, Hotel Max is a place that caters to the world's creatives. Guests can admire the extensive art collection in the lobby while sipping on the free coffee provided by Seattle's Café Vita. The entire fifth floor of the hotel pays homage to Sub …
Although a part of an American hotel chain, The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest has its own distinct style. The hotel is housed in an early 20th-century building with a stained-glass dome, and the hotel feels just in place among other art deco architecture in the cityscape. Add perfect location to the mix, …
South Africa is home to the world’s first-ever dry-dock marina, where guests can stay on any one of five yachts or boats (with one more in the making!) without the pulse of water rushing underneath. Whether you’re prone to seasickness or just longing to channel your inner-pirate personality sans water, …
SO Sofitel in Bangkok is one of those destinations combining everything (and more) you might want from a hotel. Perfect location? Check. The hotel is conveniently located between the Sathorn and Silom districts, so wherever you need to get to a business meeting, you will never be more than 10 …
The Herdade do Moinho Novo, located in the municipality of Montijo, Portugal, is among the latest innovations in agritourism. Only 30 minutes from Lisbon, the bungalows are set in a cork oak forest, meaning they are surrounded by nature. The “hanging houses” are perfectly integrated into the rural landscape where …
Set on a small hill with views of rolling fields, surrounded by working farms in a fertile valley, Siena House is a quiet retreat in one of the most sought-after areas of Tuscany. Built in the ‘Leopoldina’ style in the 19th Century, the exterior is a gorgeous redbrick farmhouse while …
The Hotel Plaza Athenee New York is a Central Park luxury hotel that puts you right in the middle of New York culture, while also providing plenty of interesting stuff to keep you inside. Twenty-four-hour room service is just the start. You can also expect contemporary niceties like a fitness …
If you’re looking for a private island experience and adventures like city tours and snorkeling, St. George’s Caye Resort may be the perfect spot for your next getaway. Located on a remote island in Belize, Central America, this resort is home to just 16 thatched cabanas, strictly for adults-only. The …
Shusaku Arakawa was an emblematic figure of the Japanese neo-dadaism and conceptualism movements. His close relationship with writer and artist Madeline Gins led to various collaborations between creative minds. The two have worked together on paintings, experimental filmmaking, performance art, and architectural projects. The Reversible Destiny Lofts is one of …
4,000 acres of idyllic coastal countryside near the Uruguayan coast sits one of the most beautiful haciendas in the country. Estancia Vik José Ignacio is 20 minutes from Punta Del Este, a beach town with some of the best nightlife and entertainment venues in South America. The all-suite hotel is …
The Grande Roche Chalet is an awe-inspiring vacation chalet, tucked away in the Courchevel ski resort area just 200m from the center of the resort. Courchevel 1850, Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is located southeast of Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region and is one of the most coveted and luxurious ski destinations in the …
Unlike a traditional hotel, La Classe is actually a former schoolhouse situated in the Belgian village of Denée. With seven bedrooms and bathrooms, this space can comfortably accommodate 19-21 people. Each room is associated with a school subject like mathematics, history, geography, and anatomy. This is an ideal place for …
Costa Rica's tourism is happily bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels of over three million visitors annually, which has constantly been growing. The country that advertises itself with the slogan 'pura vida' (pure life) made a massive leap in comfort and safety for all of us gringos with a slight cost …
Owned by Las Vegas Sands, The Parisian Macao officially opened in 2016. Its landmark feature is the half-scale Eiffel Tower, like the Paris Casino in Las Vegas. While the Paris casino in Las Vegas may be one of the smaller casinos on the strip, the Parisian Casino is not inferior …
Paradero's brutalist-style nature villa is situated on the west coast of Baja California, where the ocean meets the mountain town of Todos Santos. Brutalist architecture emerged from the post-war era in the 1950s in the United Kingdom. Brutalism was a way to express a departure from the 1940s architecture with …
Nestled amidst lush Vermont countryside, this hidden resort offers four accommodations and delicious food, wine, and alcohol throughout your stay, all-inclusive. However, all guests must be over 16 years old. The adult atmosphere of the resort makes Twin Farms the destination for the perfect honeymoon or romantic getaway for two. …
This elegant Scottish estate was recently acquired by tennis star Andy Murray who grew up in nearby Dunblane in an effort to recreate the golden age of grand country living. This secluded destination is situated on 34 acres of woodlands and gardens, complete with a private loch. Guests are offered …