Do you think that cruise holidays are outdated?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 …
Towering above the Cap Martin peninsula and Monaco on the Côte d'Azur, the Maybourne Riviera is a half-manmade, half-organic hotel complex. It sits atop a natural pedestal, with its structure blended into the rocks with cascading terraces and gardens. The Maybourne Riviera's modernist villa is a state-of-the-art masterpiece designed by …
Have you fantasized about a sleeper at one of the IKEA stores, but unlike those people in the news, you were too afraid to hide under a bed and wait until the staff locked the doors and left? Good news! You can do it now legally without the fear of …
The River Resort lies on the serene banks of the Mekong in Southern Laos, in the town of Champasak. It's the gateway to Wat Phu, an 11th-century Khmer temple complex with carvings of Hindu deities. Apart from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Champasak is also home to an endangered freshwater …
The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is a 554-foot (169-meter) skyscraper in Atlanta operated as a hotel by the Marriott hotel chain. The brutalist tower was designed by architect John Calvin Portman Jr. - an American architect who has won numerous awards and designed numerous skyscrapers (especially hotels) in the United States, …
The city of Warsaw quite literally rose from its ashes after the Second World War, and so did the Branicki Residential House, also known as Smolna40. It was bombed and robbed, and it was completely rebuilt after the war. This picturesque eclectic building is where the iconic Hotel Indigo Warsaw …
If you are looking to explore the culture of Thailand, forget about Bangkok and the beach destinations. Instead, come to Chiang Mai, one of the best cities in Asia, where the country's finest food, nature spots, and activities are. The former 19-century headquarters of the British Borneo Company was turned …
A heated debate among hoteliers would commence after questioning which was the world's first boutique hotel. However, L'Hotel in Paris is a likely candidate for this prestigious title. To understand why we have to go back in time. Paris is not a cheap city. Usually, it ranks among the top …
Opened in 2018, this hotel in Austin is true to its name. It proudly exposes building materials inside and outside, has a pool with a quirky hangar to hang out, fancy food, and 93 rooms with brick-laden balconies. It's hard to keep up with Austin's development boom, but luckily there …
TubOtel Sapa is located in a serene area within northern Vietnam's stunning landscape. The hotel has uniquely designed honeycomb/tube rooms with views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Muong Hoa Valley. The honeycomb rooms at Tubotel Sapa were designed by stacking units on top of each other, which …
Nestled within the stunning natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies, Glacier View Lodge offers breathtaking views and a little pampering. At the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, you can see the highest peaks of Mount Athabasca and Andromeda. But the Glacier View Lodge offers something more than most mountain …
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 Dutch hotel developer, citizenM, opened its first property at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2008. It was the beginning of conceptualizing a hotel for world citizens. Since then, citizenM has expanded to America and Asia and opened 31 hotels, with three more coming this year. The recipe for their …
Any visitor to the Big Apple can attest to the overwhelming options for both hotels and vacation rentals throughout the city. One of the biggest disadvantages of staying in Manhattan is that space is limited, meaning both guestrooms and apartments can feel cramped. The Ultimate Luxury apartment in Tribeca is …
The family-owned Vikinghaug is run by Tove Hidle and Terje Gravdal. They bought the lakeside building in 2005 and raised their four daughters there before deciding to dip their toes in the hotel business. With a prime location at the southern edge of Odda in Norway and spectacular views of …
Wondering where to go for your next yoga or wellness retreat? Forget the usual suspects and head to this under-the-radar yoga destination in… Malta. Set right in the heart of the picturesque town called Birgu, a stone's throw away from the historic capital of Valletta, Locanda La Gelsomina is housed …
The scenic Willamette Valley is surrounded by three mountains - Cascade Range, the Oregon Coast Range, and the Calapooya Mountains – and it's often referred to as the Oregon Wine Country. Beautiful nature and wines? We are off to a good start. The Vintage Trailer Resort is home to an …
Summertime villa perches on a hilltop just outside Calangute overlooking paddy fields and a lush tropical garden. It is a rare luxury villa that enjoys two acres of private gardens, shared with birds, butterflies, and tranquility. It is a unique setting even in Goa. The large infinity pool overlooks the …
Situated along the majestic banks of the Ping River, this boutique hotel combines traditional architectural elements of the Lanna Kingdom with modern design. The exterior consists of layered red bricks contrasting the crispy green color of the plants. The courtyard's impressive Tamarind trees are over 120-year-old. The 5-story resort feature's …
A new luxury hotel in Paris, Le Grand Mazarin, is Maisons Pariente's first property in the city and is located a few blocks from Cathédrale Notre-Dame. The hotel is in the historic Marais district, known for its vibrant cultural identity. Victor Hugo used to call this neighborhood his home, and …