This unusual hotel is a converted windmill on a Portuguese cliff top. It is set on a large private property just next to a large nature reserve. There are two whitewashed windmills that overlook the swishing sea. Each has modern facilities and you can use the sun terrace and swimming …
Set in the Irish countryside, just outside the town of Tralee, famous for its rose festival, Ballyseede Castle is surrounded by 30 acres of woodland and rich history. Entering the gates of the castle, you are immediately set back in time. Doric columns, ornate cornices, oak staircase, marble fireplaces, vintage …
This hotel loves nature. They like to make olive oil from their own trees - in fact; you can get involved and learn the ancient art of extracting the rejuvenating and delicious oil yourself. Then you can bake your own bread using the special herbs that grow nearby and learn …
Looking for a location for your next golf retreat? Look no further because The Cascades Golf Resort, Spa, and Thalasso has created the ultimate golfer’s paradise in Egypt. Golf players will love the fantastic 18-hole golf course while their non-golfing companions can indulge in all the amenities the 5-star hotel …
This 500-year-old building was once owned by aristocratic families but it is now a designer hotel. A huge renovation project took place in 1993 when the Viennese architect Boris Podrecca managed the feat of creating a modern hotel encompassing four old houses. Today, each of the 33 rooms has been …
So it’s an ultra-modern wooden cabin with views over the grand ocean waves by the famous Hirtle’s Beach. It may look like the sort of cube you would find in a toddler’s mouth but inside it is a triumph of eco-sensitive architecture and cutting edge ergonomics. It has caused considerable …
Built at the starboard end of the British obsession with the seaside, this holiday bungalow is shaped like a barge and decorated with a nautical theme. The bungalow is self-catering with all modern conveniences provided for. Wooden shutters allow air to circulate in summer and protect the windows from storms. …
The wheels of the 19th Century olive mill were spun by the glorious River Vaz that flows by its side. Today it is a private getaway set in acres of achingly beautiful private gardens full of oak trees, olive groves, and lawns. Revamped in 2004 the style is modern and …
Boeing (as in the airplane company) was founded here, so to commemorate that you'll find riveted metal cocktail tables to rest your specially crafted beverage. The massive circular fireplace in the Living Room which houses the resident DJ high above, riffs on a forest ranger look-out tower, and is covered …
Named after the area’s sugar factories, Azucar features 20 beachside bungalows all as white as their namesake. The thatched roofs and colorful daybeds accent the pristine whiteness. Set on the Gulf of Mexico on miles of sandy beaches, Hotel Azucar is made for rest, recreation, and meditation. Each little bungalow …
Less than a five-minute walk from Peru’s Plaza de Armas, the Inkaterra La Casona is the first boutique hotel in the city of Cusco. Built in a 16th Century manor house on an old training ground for the Incan army, guests will truly feel as though they’ve stepped back in …
The status of psilocybin mushrooms changed to illegal in the Netherlands in 2008, but it didn't stop Room Mate Bruno from being high on an artistic trip. This hotel is located in a former tea warehouse of the Dutch East India Company. Step inside, and you will find that the …
Do you hate people? Fair enough. People are loud and annoying. In fact, people are the opposite of what you need on your holiday. That’s basically the premise of Manakau PurePod. The PurePod is located in the Seaward Kaikōura Mountain Range, about 2.5 hours north of Christchurch, New Zealand. To …
You wake up in a prison cell with s pounding heart and a painful headache reminiscent of your yesterday's consumption. Distressed, you try to collect your last night's memories. And then it hits you, and you breathe a sigh of relief. You haven't done anything wrong. Actually, you have done …
If you've visited EAST in Hong Kong, you'll love the EAST in the coastal city of Miami in Florida, USA. Located centrally to give you easy access to famous districts like Wynwood and South Beach, this hotel has 352 rooms, suites, and residences. Whether you choose a cozy 300 sq. …
Ever wanted to jump right into a Salvador Dali painting? Sen Pszczoly in Warsaw might be as close as it gets. Inspired by the famous *Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee*, this loft hotel recreates the surreal, dreamlike and outlandish atmosphere of Dali’s paintings. Each room is different …
Forget the anonymous and characterless hotel stays. At Douar Samra, you will know everyone’s name (even the donkey’s!), and you’ll be a part of the family. It’s a traditional Berber home restored as a guesthouse but didn’t lose its original character. Set in Imlil Valley, in the Atlas Mountains, it …
Located in the heart of London, close to where the old Thames flows. This hotel is in a Victorian building dating from 1885 and is within walking distance from the best bits of London, including Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and the City. A recent renovation has brought everything up to …
Located in Langsuan, downtown Bangkok, Luxx is a boutique hotel furnished with exquisite hardwood and contemporary design. The first things you notice when arriving are the huge teakwood doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside there is a courtyard swimming pool and a large garden where you can enjoy a drink underneath …
If you are ever in Botswana, Sanctuary Baines Camp is definitely high on the list of places you must stay at before you leave. It is a small camp with big appeal. The site only houses 5 luxury suites which helps you retain an element of privacy, and there is …