The BnA Alter Museum stands out as a beacon of contemporary art and experimental hospitality in the heart of Kyoto, where tradition often takes center stage. Opened in 2019, this unique place blurs the lines between museum and hotel, allowing you to engage in art while trying out an unusual …
The Golden Horn has seen empires rise and fall, but its latest transformation might be the most surprising yet. Where Ottoman naval shipyards once built vessels that ruled the seas, Rixos Tersane Istanbul now floats like a modern-day galleon - complete with infinity pool and cigar lounge. This isn't your …
The Atlas Ad Astra Missile Silo Adventure Resort is situated in Ellsworth County, Kansas, and is part of a Cold War-era missile complex. Originally used by the U.S. government in the 1950s for missile defense, the site has now been transformed into an adventure resort and Airbnb by a creative …
Malta's unique boutique hotel has 21 luxury suites and a rooftop swimming pool within the walls of the Il-Maċina fortress in Senglea harbor. Its setting couldn't be more interesting. Nestled between the walls of a 16th-century fortress and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Cugó Gran Macina Malta Hotel …
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 …
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: …
Animals strut freely between palm trees while mezcal cocktails are crafted behind an open-air bar – welcome to Acre, a paradoxical oasis where desert meets jungle in the quiet outskirts of San José del Cabo. Sprawling across 25 hectares of improbable greenery, this isn't just another Mexican boutique hotel but …
The Mirante do Gaviao Amazo is located in a unique spot where the road ends and nature begins. Nestled on the banks of the dark-colored Rio Negro, this resort, with its boat-shaped houses, harmonizes luxury, sustainability, and adventure in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. It fosters a deep connection …
A father-daughter duo have created something extraordinary in the hills above Manali - part spaceship, part anthill, entirely magical. Driving through the winding roads of Naggar, you'd be forgiven for doing a double-take when the Tree of Life Eila Art Hotel comes into view. Rising from the cedar forest like …
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 …
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, …
Deep in the rugged beauty of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, something magical is happening. Where once there was just mountain wilderness, 16 fairy tale cottages now dot the landscape like something plucked from the pages of a Brothers Grimm collection. This is Charmed Resorts, the brainchild of Tyson and Audy Leavitt, …
On a picturesque hillside in the Swiss Alps, Anakolodge stands out as something different. The seven traditional cabins scattered across two hectares of wilderness are the vision of architect and manager Olivier Cheseaux, who wanted to create a place where people could completely disconnect from the modern world. The philosophy …
Retro on the outside and modern on the inside, The Pink Hotel brings life to the Gold Coast region with its beautifully flashy façade. The Australian Barbie house has a motel-style room arrangement, and it's only a few hundred meters from the beach. Just south of Brisbane lies the Gold …
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 …
At the Wolf River Harbor of Memphis, Tennessee, stands a structure that has undergone a serious transformation. The Memphis Pyramid was once a sports arena loud of crowd roar, but now it houses an unlikely blend of retail extravaganza, a rustic lodging known as the Big Cypress Lodge, and a …
What started as a house-hunting expedition in 2002 has morphed into one of Morocco's most photographed properties. Howell James and Vanessa Branson thought they were buying a holiday home in Marrakech's ancient medina. Instead, they accidentally acquired a string of crumbling buildings that would become El Fenn – a maximalist …
Ewelina and Artur, the owners and creators of the Szuflandia project, wanted to create a unique getaway in Wisła – a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Beskid Mountains in southern Poland. Their goal was to break away from the local tradition of building multi-storey A-frame houses or …
Fancy spending the night dangling off a cliff face in Argentine Patagonia? OVO Patagonia has opened four transparent capsules bolted to a rock wall, offering what might be the most vertigo-inducing accommodation experience on the planet. This isn't glamping – it's something altogether more unhinged. The concept is simple, if …
You know something's different about 1 Hotel Central Park the moment you clock its ivy-strangled facade on Sixth Avenue. While neighboring buildings flash their steel and glass credentials, this place is practically photosynthesizing – 36,000 plants cling to its exterior like nature's own Instagram filter. Step inside and you're hit …