There are mountain hotels, and then there’s Chetzeron: a former gondola station perched at 2,112 metres, high above Crans-Montana, reimagined as a minimalist alpine sanctuary that feels both of-the-moment and out-of-time. Here, the drama is not just in the view—though the panorama of the highest Alpine peaks is nothing short of cinematic—but in how every…
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Nestled on the edge of Ortisei, where the Dolomites rise like a jagged crown above South Tyrol, the Alpin Garden Luxury Maison & Spa is the kind of hotel that lingers in your memory long after checkout. This adults-only retreat is a masterclass in Alpine chic, where bold design meets understated elegance, and every detail—from…
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the early morning at Hotel Garni August. The peaks of the Dolomites glow pink above Ortisei, and from your balcony, the valley feels close enough to touch. Garni August is not a grand hotel, nor does it try to be. Instead, it offers a kind of understated warmth…
Perched on the slopes of Namsan, the Grand Hyatt Seoul is a classic city resort that marries cosmopolitan energy with tranquil, leafy surrounds. With 616 rooms and suites, a sprawling fitness complex, and panoramic views across the Han River and city skyline, this is a hotel that feels both grand and grounded—a perennial favourite for…
Perched above the whitewashed labyrinth of Cadaqués, Hotel Villa Gala is a boutique retreat that captures the languid, sun-drenched spirit of the Costa Brava. With just 14 rooms, all boasting sweeping views of the Mediterranean and the town’s iconic church, Villa Gala feels less like a hotel and more like a private hideaway for those…
There is a fairly good chance you have never heard of Aigua Blava, that is because it is a secret. You are not supposed to tell anyone about the remarkable coastline, hidden away, a little over an hour from Barcelona and about the same from the French Border.
Perched above a scalloped bay on the wild…
The Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort sits at the beating heart of Hastings Street—Noosa’s sun-drenched, see-and-be-seen boulevard. Step through the glass doors and you’re greeted by a gentle hum: the clink of welcome champagne, the soft shuffle of sandy feet, and staff who strike that rare balance between polished professionalism and genuine warmth. There’s a sense…
Perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea and out to the Isola Bella (which is immediately familar to anyone who watched White Lotus) The UNA Hotel Capotaormina offers the perfect beach alternative to being up high in the pretty village of Taormina (204 metres above).
The UNA is a funny hotel its…
The images on Accor site do make The Clarence Hotel look really smart with a modern designs and rooms that have plenty of space. After a massive renovation completed in December 2024, the hotel reopened and it looked ideal for our quick weekend in Sydney.
We took advantage of an Accor Plus offer (you pay an…
With the most amazing views of the breathtaking Dolomites, Hotel Icaro in Val Gardena sits on the edge of ski run (which is a wonderful field of grass and flowers in warmer months), away from the villages of the Alpe di Siusi but still close to everything.
Icaro is a gem that seamlessly blends modern…
