The Turbine Hotel and Spa is a premier hotel situated on Thesen Island in Knysna, South Africa, often considered among the most prestigious locales of the Garden Route. This picturesque boutique was once a power station, but it has been meticulously renovated in a luxury hotel integrating the old machinery …
Located in the small village of Silvaplana-Surlej, Switzerland, Nira Alpina is a modern ski resort that will leave you wanting for nothing! This resort provides true ski-in, ski-out access – meaning, you can actually ski to and from the resort itself. In fact, the resort prides itself on the fact …
The iconic district of SoHo is where artists' lofts, art galleries, designer shops, and prime examples of cast-iron architecture are all around the corner. The name comes from the simple fact that the neighborhood is "South of Houston Street". ModernHaus SoHo - formerly the James Hotel - honors the neighborhood's …
Le Château Montebello is a historic resort complex incorporating the largest log cabin in the world, located in Canada at the waterfront of the Ottawa River that divides Quebec and Ontario. It's a short ride from Omega Park, a unique Canadian safari, where, throughout 7.5 miles (12 kilometers), you get …
The Britannia Hut is one of the most popular huts in the Swiss Alps – quite an achievement when you consider how many of them there are. It was built in 1912 while many other classic huts were also built around that time. I think it has to do with …
An association game involving phrases like "concrete" and "desert" would result in aversive emotions. So, how is it possible to turn this upside-down and find beauty in it? Willow House is here to give a lesson in refined aesthetics with concrete, one of the most controversial finishing materials in an …
New York, New York -- there is no other place like it! Most people’s heads immediately fill with images of the bright lights of Times Square or the greenery of Central Park. Yet, there’s so much more to explore in the city that never sleeps! The Crosby Street Hotel is …
Located in Ipswich, United Kingdom, the Salthouse Harbour Hotel offers contemporary rooms with quirky furnishings, colorful decor, and local artwork featured throughout. Set on a waterfront, the building dates back to the 1800s, when it once served as a merchant’s warehouse. Original features such as arched windows and iron columns …
This cozy chalet is located in Saint-Marcel, France, and it’s the perfect spot for a romantic getaway! You may not even want to leave your room to hit the slopes – each one is uniquely decorated and adorably cozy! Guests can choose from a variety of room types; La Bouitte …
In the violent and disputed lands of medieval Europe villages needed to be turned into forts at the first sight of iron spears coming through the fields. This hotel is a converted fortified village built in the 13th Century. Your room is in a 17th Century convent and decorated in …
If you could time travel, would you? If the answer is yes, you can get a taste of the past at Hotel Nordoy. Built in 1925, in the heart of the historic Tel Aviv neighborhood of Nachlat Binyamin, Hotel Nordoy is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the city. Not …
The high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza are the beating heart of the country's wine-making industry. The famous region is responsible for two-thirds of Argentina's entire wine production. Casa Wine Lodge is set in this pretty part of the world, surrounded by natural and manmade beauty. The resort is nestled in a …
The Relais Cattedrale offers a stunning oasis in the heart of the medieval town of Asti, Italy. Surrounded by the bustling life of Palazzo Curbis di San Michele, this boutique hotel provides the perfect setting to begin your tour of Monferrato and unwind after a long day of exploration. The …
Do you think that cruise holidays are outdated? Think again. A holiday on Zambezi Queen is not your usual river cruise. The luxurious 5-star houseboat was designed as an unconventional way of exploring the Chobe National Park. As the boat slowly drifts along the river, you will enjoy the front-row …
Centrally located in Nişantaşı, a beautiful quarter on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey, the Jazz Hotel is a small, themed hotel featuring jazz culture. Peppered with musical instruments, decorative accessories, and figurines, even the smallest details (think: soaps, napkins, and candlesticks) of this hotel represent the love of jazz. …
The Stonefield Villa Resort is located near the town of Soufriere and the Jalousie Plantation Beach and has phenomenal views of the world-famous Pitons, the two volcano peaks. Stonefield Villa Resort is not only a tropical place to visit but also has a rich history. Stonefield was originally a plantation …
An incredible feat of engineering, this luxury cave dwelling is located 70 feet (6.5 meters) below the top of the cliff. It is accessible via a carved stairway that takes you down the side of the 65 million-year-old rock formation. It was blasted out in the 1980s to serve as …
In Wales, there are a lot of stone Victorian public buildings that are no longer used. Rather than tear them down, people have been converting them into homes. Capel Pentwyn is such a property and is available to hire for self-catering groups. Revamped while keeping original features, the interior is …
The Kingdom of Bhutan remains one of the most mysterious and least visited countries in the world. The country opened its doors to tourism in 1974 when a total of only 287 tourists arrived. Even today, the government of Bhutan tries to restrict mass tourism to protect its unspoiled nature …
Located in Milan’s city center, the Hotel Principe di Savoia is flawlessly elegant and has been home to many international travelers since the 1920s. Rooms are lavishly decorated with rich gold tones and deep red, purple and blue accents. The hotel has long become one of Milan's Landmarks and was …