In a former industrial district of Metz, a small French city better known for its Gothic cathedral than contemporary architecture, stands what might be the most whimsical hotel in Europe. Maison Heler, which opened its doors in March 2025, is both a building and a story – the fictional tale …
There's something utterly surreal about sipping Turkish coffee while the Great Pyramid looms outside your breakfast window like an ancient stone grandfather, quietly judging your choice of cereal. At the Marriott Mena House Cairo, this beautiful morning ritual is just another Tuesday. Perched at the foot of the Giza pyramids, …
High above Lake Brienz, where waterfalls crash down mountainsides and the sound of rushing water mingles with the rattle of Europe's oldest funicular railway, sits a hotel that nearly became a car park. Well, not quite a car park, but something almost as tragic: a concrete "jumbo chalet" complex that …
Ideally situated in the chic neighborhood of Oranjezicht, 2Inn1 Kensington provides extravagant accommodation that allows you to escape the downtown hustle and bustle of Cape Town yet still have easy access to the city center. In addition to the quiet atmosphere, the prestigious location also allows you to enjoy spectacular …
The luxurious Ylang ship with unique masts by Heritage Line cruises features plush cabins, authentic Vietnamese handcrafted furniture and decorations, and a luxury spa. The Ylang is the newest premium addition to the cruises in Lan Ha Bay. It had its maiden voyage in the summer of 2019 and is …
Hisa Raduha is a family-run hotel that blends tradition with innovation. It offers charming treehouses and luxurious haylofts in Slovenia's small village of Luče. This enchanting place is nestled in the foothills of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. It is named after Raduha mountain, which extends over the ridge to a rocky …
Fifteen minutes from Rovaniemi's compact center, where the last traffic lights fade into wilderness, sits Apukka Resort - a collection of glass-roofed cabins scattered along the shores of Lake Olkkajärvi like fallen stars. This isn't your typical hotel experience. Here, you'll fall asleep watching the northern lights dance overhead, wake …
The South Ayrshire Coastline houses Marine Troon, an irresistible destination for golfers who appreciate sea views. It offers a clear view of the Royal Troon Golf club and the Isle of Arran. The hotel's proximity to Troon means you can finally satisfy your longing for a Scottish beach. This territory …
The concept sounds like something dreamed up by a particularly ambitious theme park designer: a hotel where you can swim alongside real penguins, separated only by a curved glass wall. Yet here in Lübbenau, deep in the wetlands of Brandenburg's Spreewald region, the Spreewelten Hotel has turned this improbable vision …
The Beatles, one of the most famous rock bands in history, have influenced pop culture for over eight decades now. Their popularity transcended any previous boundaries between music and art. One of their songs, the whimsical Yellow Submarine about an underwater utopia, has many interpretations. In the late 1960s, demonstrators …
Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is over one hundred years old, and even though the rooms and amenities are modern, the serene surroundings seem timeless. Set on a private island on the Okavango Delta, Botswana, this eco-lodge is right at the heart of a pristine African wilderness. The tented rooms are …
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 …
Yacutinga Lodge is a unique, sustainable lodge in Argentina with incredible organic architecture. It is built in a pristine environment of a beautifully chaotic, rainy jungle steps away from the Brazilian border, which, in this case, is the Iguazu River. Far from modern civilization, but close to one of South …
Well-being and relaxation are seemingly contradictory concepts, but Euphoria Retreat, the first holistic wellness destination spa in Greece, does a brilliant job of combining them. The term "hedonism" comes from the Greek word ἡδονή, which stands for pleasure. Euphoria Retreat is a wellness concept where short-term gratifications of body, soul, …
The One&Only One Za'abeel Hotel in Dubai is a marvel of modern architecture designed by renowned Japanese architect firm Nikken Sekkei, responsible for the structural engineering of the Tokyo Tower built in 1958. The hotel's architecture is a futuristic concept of "vertical urbanity," where the traditional horizontal resort layout is …
This 5-star beachfront holiday resort in Punta Cana would be one of the many along the golden coast of the Dominican Republic if it weren't for Nickelodeon. This hotel has cartoon-themed suites where you can jump straight into the pool if you open the terrace door. But the star of …
Isla Kalua is one of Colombia's coolest rentals, built in the shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea. It's where you can take all your friends and chill in a scenic spot surrounded by water. Dance all night long, have a tasty breakfast prepped by the chefs, and dip into the …
The road from Lisbon airport winds through increasingly peaceful countryside before depositing you at what feels like the edge of the world. Here, perched on the cliffs of Praia Grande, sits the Arribas Sintra Hotel – a modest 4-star establishment that happens to hold the rather grand title of mainland …
Between the ancient fortress of Masada and the stark beauty of the Dead Sea lies Kfar Hanokdim, a desert lodging experience that walks a fine line between cultural immersion and desert tourism. Constructed in the Judean Desert near Arad, this collection of goat-hair Bedouin tents, stone lodges, converted buses, and …
There's something deliciously impractical about building a hotel on a cliff. While most sensible hoteliers would plant their flag on a sandy beach or charming piazza, Francesco Mansi had grander ideas back in 1956. Fresh from his adventures in Mexico, he took one look at the Amalfi Coast and thought: …