Going trekking to California's most iconic national park, but not sure where to stay? AutoCamp Yosemite is located near the entry to the park, surrounded by the greenery of the Sierra Foothills forests. The mid-century modern Clubhouse on-site is where you can hang out after a long walk in nature …
From the pristine white beaches and dramatic cliffs to the vivacious culture and nightlife, it is easy to understand why Mallorca is one of Europe’s premier vacation destinations. Whether your ideal vacation involves strolling along with the world-renowned beaches and azure waters or exploring the rambling streets and markets, you …
Segera Retreat is an oasis of safari luxury, set in the heart of Laikipia, Kenya. The six villas, creatively made of timber and thatch, are built on elevated platforms set above a profusion of lush greenery. The dramatic wall of cactus that encircles the property attracts sunbirds and other beautiful …
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 …
Among the hundreds of luxury hotels in New York, it's a challenge to introduce a genuinely novel concept to the city. However, the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 2017, has managed to achieve just that. It combines eco-chic, luxury, and a touch of industrial roughness to create a …
The peaceful town of Sant Llorenc des Cardassar is situated in the serene countryside of Mallorca. Located on the east coast, approximately one hour from the capital of Palma, Sant Llorenc des Cardassar offers visitors a true taste of Mallorcan culture. This sleepy residential town is nestled amid the rural …
A 377-meter (1,237-foot) tower. An infinity pool on the 76th floor. Eight restaurants spread across 82 floors. Dubai's latest architectural statement has arrived, and it's already snatched several Guinness World Records in the process. Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG opened its doors this week as the world's tallest …
Surrounded by brawny mountains a mere stone's throw from Lake Garda – the largest lake in Italy and a popular holiday destination – Vivere Arco allows you to choose from a number of suites with kitchenettes, their own private entrance and access to the veranda which overlooks the swimming pool. …
This hotel gives you the choice: traditional Spanish Baroque or Japanese-style cubes. The designer was inspired to create the unique ‘Kube’ rooms after reading a philosophical piece called ‘In Praise of Shadows’ by Tanizaki who is one of Japan’s great modern writers. It is a sophisticated space with one glass …
Located in the Mexican Caribbean and achingly hip, this hotel is built around a courtyard swimming pool: the blue iris in an eye of chicness. Around the pool are the designer day beds and a Jacuzzi. There is a DJ playing ambient music, hopefully with gratuitous lashings of DJ Shadow. …
Known for its pristine white-sand beaches and crystalline waters, The Maldives consists of approximately 1,200 islands that have become a premier holiday destination for travelers from around the world. Kandolhu Island is perhaps one of the best-kept secrets of the Maldives, situated only 70 kilometers southwest of Male. The 25-minute …
Catskills is Urban Cowboy's third location after the ones in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and Nashville, Tennessee. It's their first effort outside of an urban environment, but their cowboyness shines through every detail, especially the beautiful Native American-inspired wallpapers. Founders Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks are also behind the quirky [Wes Anderson-style …
In the remote town of Paimio, in the middle of a pine forest, is one of the most internationally significant buildings representing functionalist architecture. Functionalism emerged after World War I as part of modernism. With a strict focus on functionality, it became the dominant philosophy. This movement was also closely …
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 …
Lily of the Valley is the love project of a father and daughter who manifested their dream hotel in the world-famed Côte d'Azur - the Mediterranean coastline of southeast France. They hired Philippe Starck, a French industrial architect, and designer, to bring Lily of the Valley to life. His two-level …
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 …
Deep in Ohio's woodlands sits what might be America's coolest getaway – a luxury cave home that's so popular you'll need to book a year ahead to stay there. Hidden on a 40-acre plot called Dunlap Hollow in Hocking Hills, about an hour's drive from Columbus, "The Cave" flips what …
Ikies offers you the chance to stay in the traditional village houses of Oia on the Greek island of Santorini. Stunning little whitewashed domes with mosaic floors built on terraces carved from a cliff where the Mediterranean sea sings 1000 feet below. The Oia sunset is famous for its beauty, …
This is one of the most culturally rich hotels ever. Built in the 15th-century during the renaissance, over the centuries this building has hosted Vivaldi, Proust, and Sigmund Freud. Recent renovations have turned it into an award-winning hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant. Take a chill pill in the Citrus Garden, …
Aspen established itself as the mecca of ski enthusiasts, and it's one of the world's most famous ski resorts. The popular retreat is renowned for celebrity sightings, exquisite restaurants, luxurious hotels, lively après-ski entertainment, great shops, and four mountains with impressive ski areas. Aspen's mining heritage is incorporated into the …