Standing opposite Baden-Baden’s renowned spa gardens and right in the heart of the action, the Steigenberger Europaeischer Hof is set in one of Germany’s most beautiful regions. Known for its curious mix of pastimes with a picturesque racing course, a palatial casino and world-renowned thermal spas, Baden-Baden provides a smorgasbord of old-world glamour and is(…)
The Poiano Resort is in a dreamy location in the hills above Lake Garda, amidst 60 hectares of private grounds where you'll find rolling parklands of olive trees and grape vines. It is surrounded by fragrant rose gardens and commands spectacular views of the valley. This is an excellent base for visiting the lake, exploring(…)
Take a Roman holiday at the elegant Duke Hotel. Located near Villa Borghese’s gorgeous gardens, this urban four-star retreat is the perfect spot for a historical and food-fuelled break. Pay a visit to Vatican City, toss a coin in Trevi Fountain and connect with your inner gladiator at the coliseum. Make sure you procure a(…)
The four-star Is Benas Country Lodge is a traditional, charming hotel in the beautiful, relatively untouched countryside of the Sinis peninsula – a protected marine area on the western coast of the Italian island of Sardinia. This small INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (only 18 bedrooms) and peaceful lodge feels like a real home away from(…)
Situated within a gondola oar's length of the famous Grand Canal, the five-star Palazzina G is secreted away down an alley that gives little hint of the luxury to be found within. Designed by Phillip Starck, rooms and suites are stylish and clean in simple creams interspersed with a rainbow of warming neutrals. Bearing the(…)
Perched on Portugal’s idyllic coast in the picturesque town of Albufeira and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic with its glinting azure waters and golden beaches, Forte Do Vale is an idyllic retreat for guests hoping to chill out and do little else. With two swimming pools, a children's pool, a beach just 500m away(…)
Experience la bella vita at the four-star Villa La Grotta's magnificent countryside oasis. Surrounded by postcard-perfect Chianti scenery, you’ll be staying in a restored mansion that was once the residence of an Italian noble family. Right in the heart of Tuscany's world-famous wine regions, you can expect spectacular views over rolling hills, vineyards and fragrant(…)
The romance of the Montenegro coast, with its secluded bays and sleepy Mediterranean countryside, has an irresistible allure. The Kotor Vista apartments boast an awesome location, just opposite 300m of sparkling bay and a view of ancient Kotor old town – a historic city set by a glistening bay in Montenegro. As such, it’s a(…)
Enjoy an extravagant weekend break at Park House, an outstanding family-owned boutique hotel that's the last word in bespoke English eccentricity. If you're looking for a unique romantic escape that's intimate and private then you've found it, Park House has only 12 rooms in the main house and a peaceful location within ten acres of(…)
An elegant Regency townhouse plays home to new designer boutique hotel La Suite West. This pad sits on the peripherals of Hyde Park, just minutes from central London, pastel-coloured Notting Hill and glamorous Knightsbridge. Aside from the covetable location, it is also one of the latest creations of celebrated interior designer Anouska Hempel INSERT INTO(…)