The world may be in turmoil, but on a small island in the Cyclades, you hardly notice it. Daily life here is so calm that Folegandros feels like a symbol of the good old days. With its rugged cliffs, sparse vegetation, and the endless expanse of the Aegean, the connection to the island’s origins is deeply felt. The Gundari Luxury Resort blends seamlessly into its intimate, timeless, and natural surroundings.

An informal boutique hotel in a peaceful green setting, offering breathtaking views, unique design, contemporary art, and welcoming hosts.

In the Mountains of India, One Finds the Meaning of Life—or so they say. Especially on Hippie Hill. The spiritual energy of the Kasar Devi Temple extends all the way to The Kumaon, a design retreat featuring minimalist architecture by Pradeep Kodikara and Jineshi Samaraweera. Here, ample space and tranquility provide the perfect setting for a healing quest for truth, wisdom, and freedom.

Can an Ancient Asian Tea Ceremony and a Mallorcan Stone Courtyard Tell the Same Story? At first glance, it may seem unlikely—but upon closer inspection, they share a profound connection: harmony with nature, simplicity, and respect for tradition. At Es Racó d’Artà, a tranquil retreat in the untouched northeast of Mallorca, Asian influences blend naturally and seamlessly into the surroundings.

Es gibt Geschenke, die man auspackt – und solche, die man erlebt. In einer Welt, die sich immer schneller dreht, ist gemeinsame Zeit das Wertvollste, was wir verschenken können. Eine Reise, eine Auszeit, ein Moment, der bleibt.

Ah yes! This is what it feels like when you find your inner self again. In everyday life, we often get lost in work or other distractions and forget to be mindful of ourselves. But there are places that can help you to embark on this powerful journey again. For example, the four-star-superior Hotel Alpin Juwel – a gem with a holistic detox retreat.

The number five is pronounced “go” in Japanese. And we gladly accept this invitation. Where is the journey taking us? To the financial district of Tokyo, into a hundred-year-old former bank building that now houses the K5 Hotel. The interior design, crafted by Swedish architecture firm Claesson Koivisto Rune, is based on Japanese life philosophies, which often blend seamlessly with Scandinavian design principles. These five design elements reveal the underlying concepts:

Vom Pyjama in den Skianzug? Wäre möglich, denn der Skitag im Gradonna beginnt direkt vor der Hoteltüre. Kein mühsames Schleppen der Ausrüstung, keine lange Anfahrt: das 4-Sterne-Mountain-Superior-Resort ist direkt in die Natur eingebettet und nur einen Schritt von der Piste entfernt. Den Schlafanzug kann man dann gleich wieder anziehen, wenn man den Blick am Abend über die greifbar nahen Dreitausender schweifen lässt.

Certamente, Venice belongs on the bucket list and probably some of you reading these lines have already strolled through St Mark’s Square, stopped for a Bellini at Harry’s Bar or been to the pavilion show at the Biennale. But what about organising a party in the Serenissima? No? Eureka! We’ve found something. A hotel in a historic palazzo in the sestiere Cannaregio that can be booked for events.

If you want to spell the Alfa Hotel, you might find more suitable words than Andrew, Lucy and Frederick – words that capture the feeling of this special place: A for alpine, L for letting go, F for finesse and A for a time out. All of this reflects in the spa area of the four-star hotel in Serfaus, which recently added an outdoor relaxation pool to provide even more space for relaxation.

A trip into nature purifies the soul and lets you breathe deeply, but how about a holiday in the middle of a protected nature reserve? The Serra Nature eco- resort is located in the heart of the Sierra La Calderona, surrounded by cork oaks, thyme and sea air. A location unlike any other in Europe.

Culinaria Living reaches for the stars not only because of its elevated position above the Merano region, but also in culinary terms. In the two apartments somewhere between the sea and the Alps, you feel just as much at home as in the Michelin-starred restaurant.

It shimmers, shines and glows at the Sportresidenz Zillertal. A glow-up at the Tyrolean Lifestylehotel brings innovations, modernisation and more quality. A rapprochement with the times. A sign of reflection. A spark that ignites:

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