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'20feb5
Ballyfin more
Ranked the number one hotel in the world by Conde Nast Traveler in 2016, the Ballyfin is set in a gorgeous 20-room Georgian home, about an hour and a half north of Dublin. From the stunning four-poster canopy beds and 80-foot library, to the richly textured wallpapers and gilded mirrors, ...
'19jan18
Glendoria more
Do you want to get away from everything and everyone? You have a pretty good chance at Glendoria Hotel, hidden away in the forests and meadows of the Masurian Lake District in Poland. Glendoria offers a combination of conventional hotel rooms housed in a 1930s building and glamping in stylish ...
'18oct17
Frutt Family Lodgemore
Frutt Family Lodge is not your usual family hotel - they call themselves a 3-generation hotel because they cater to kids’, parents’ and grandparents’ needs at the same time. From the design of rooms to types of entertainment, this Swiss Alpine hotel aims to keep everyone in the family happy ...
'18jun19
Hever Castle more
A bed and breakfast within 13th century castle grounds? Don’t mind if I do! Located in Kent, Hever Castle was once the seat of the Boleyn family and today is a beautifully preserved museum. King Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, spent her early youth here and the castle was ...
'18apr4
The Bubble Suite de Solognemore
Stargazers rejoice! The Insolites de Sologne, located in France, is known for their unique, clear “bubble” suites. The Pond’s Bubble is the second largest bubble in France and offers luxury accommodations for up to two guests. The suite is actually made up of two bubbles and is located on the ...
'17nov1
Lakshman Sagar Resortmore
Built in the 19th Century, this getaway is unlike any other in Raipur, India. Lakshman Sagar was originally constructed as a hunting lodge, hosting only the most elite and noble of families. Now, it’s home to 12 sustainably designed cottages dotted along a man-made lake. Known for its “slow living” ...
'16dec5
Chhatra Sagarmore
Located in India, Chhatra Sagar is a place rich in history. A reservoir named Chhatra Sagar in memory of the late nobel, Thakur Chhatra Singh of Nimaj, is where this luxury camp gets its name from. Made up of 11 luxury tents, which have always been important to the Rajput ...
'16jan12
The Old Church of Urquhartmore
An old church dating back to 1843 now houses a quaint bed and breakfast in the small village of Urquhart, Scotland. The gallery of the church has been replaced by a spacious lounge and dining room under the original church ceiling. Travelers can make use of two public lounges, one ...
'15jun18
Herangtunet Hotelmore
Nestled in Norway’s highest mountain range, the enchanting village of Heggenes is perched between two picturesque national parks. At an altitude of 500 meters, you will find the exclusive boutique hotel Herangtunet. This stunning estate seems as if it were taken from the pages of a fairytale. Set amid an ...
'15jun1
Pumphouse Pointmore
The Pumphouse Point is a charming boutique hotel set amid the majestic alpine backdrop of Australia’s deepest lake. The spectacular features of the landscape around Lake St. Claire were created as a massive glacier moved across the landscape, all of which are visible from the unique perspective of this heritage ...
'15may8
Hotel d’Angleterre Genevamore
On the scenic banks of Lake Léman in Geneva rests the famed Hotel d’Angleterre. The hotel aims to fulfill its motto of “No request is too large, no detail too small” and guarantees that every guest’s stay is unforgettable. Every air conditioned room and suite is unique in its décor ...
'14dec12
Village Flottantmore
What better way to celebrate nature than by floating on the water? The Village cabins to rent are heated and comfy, but the real attraction is the amazing feeling of floating on water while you sleep in a comfy bed or dine with friends. You can either have a cabin ...
'14oct17
Hotel Oeschinenseemore
*A traditional alpine welcome* This hotel was built in 1892 in the Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area of the Swiss Alps that has since become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 30-bed and dormitory property has been passed down four and five generations of the same family which is impressive in these ...
'13dec18
Camping Raftmore
*Cool, cool water where I rest my head* The peaceful waterways of the Netherlands have long been a popular holiday destination. There is something about calm, fresh water, trees and far-distant grasslands that relaxes the soul. Trouble is, you always have to leave the water and return back to reality ...
'13sep9
Fasano Boa Vistamore
*A totally cosmopolitan choice* Located on a 750 hectare property a few hours from Sao Paulo, this hotel seeks to recreate the glamour of the 50s and 60s. The two wings of the hotel sit on the highest point in the property, overlooking a lake where the sun appears to ...
'13aug2
SwissTubes more
*Cylinders of Comfort* SwissTubes and the attached campsite are located in the shores of Lake Thun surrounded by snow-capped mountains. A nearby nature reserve will convince you that all those writers and philosophers who came to this location over the centuries were right – it really is a place of ...
'13jun25
Ooops Hotelmore
At first glance it looks like this hotel is a victim of flooding – half submerged in Lake Mälaren. The foundations, driven into the lake bed, have been made to look as if they are the ground floor of a house creating a cunning illusion. You are delivered to this ...
'13may21
Winterlake Lodgemore
Alaska is one of the few frontiers left in the world. Its thick forests are home to moose, bears and the occasional flinty-eyed huntsman. Your Alaskan lodge is a traditional log cabin built in the old bushman style. The furniture is all hand-carved and made locally. The five cabins are ...
'13jan22
The Chilko Resortmore
British Columbia is one of the few temperate wildernesses left on Earth. This lodge is the kind of place that offers ‘Grizzly Bear Viewing Packages’ - awesome! The Lodge has a ‘no mobile phone’ policy and everything is geared towards creating a serene retreat from the insanity of modern life. ...
'12dec4
Palacio de Salmore
The exceptionally flat salt plains in southern Bolivia are the largest in the world covering over 4000 square miles. They are rich in minerals and contain around 60% of the world’s Lithium. Extracting and exporting the minerals has been big business and a railroad was constructed by the British in ...
'12sep14
Hotel Antumalalmore
Built in the 1940s in the Bauhaus style, this modern architecture is striking and functional. It looks wide awake with windows that open up the side of the building and encompass views of the beautiful habitats of Pucon. Manicured gardens blossom with local plants, trees and shrubs and you can ...
'12aug6
Aufberg 1113 more
Two specially commissioned holiday apartments located high in the Austrian Alps where the scented air holds, in its spell, spicy conifer forests and ancient glaciers. Professor of architecture, Andreas Meck used bird’s nests for his inspiration. He placed his design hotel on the edge of a deep valley with views ...
