Family Pariente: The New Savoir-Vivre
Renowned designers, sophisticated places, discreet service: The hotels of Pariente family are among the most exciting in France.
Experiences
Markus Lanz is one of the most successful TV presenters in Germany and also works as a podcaster, documentary filmmaker and photographer. The north Italian wishes his homeland the courage to preserve its heritage.
Pop prince, TV presenter, ski racer and photographer: Hubertus Hohenlohe cannot be pigeonholed. He's also a jetsetter and globetrotter with three nationalities - and therefore probably the best person for our format.
Marigolds, granita, concerts and campfires: you'll find the beauty of northern Italy in the details. Northern Italian writer Tanja Raich reminisces about childhood, school, Kafka and tourism.
From yachts with direct access to the sea and avant-garde architecture to the coolest new beach hangouts: here are the travel trends for summer 2024.
Qatar Airways is one of the leading airlines in the Middle East. In 2024, it'll offer even more special comfort and new routes.
Spa
The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is a pioneer in the field of silent immersions. Here, you can enjoy a hermit-style vacation.
The spa at the BollAnts wellness hotel in the German Rhineland-Palatinate uses the Felke method to harness the healing power of clay.
The healing spa at Castel Fragsburg is the only place where alchemical concepts are applied.
State-of-the-art achievements in shipping make the appeal of a luxury cruise even more exciting. Indulge in gourmet and golf cruises, enjoy wellness on board and experience wonderful expeditions: Today, the high seas are more popular than ever before.
Spring is here, but your fitness is still in hibernation? No problem! Because you'll get a solution from the sensational Six Senses in the Douro Valley, the Forte Village in the south of Sardinia and the elegant Stanglwirt in Tyrol: These wellbeing retreats are now focusing on special fitness methods that'll awaken even the most tired muscles - and they're all in a fantastic location.
Gourmet
Along with her sisters Albiera and Alessia, Marchese Piero Antinori’s middle daughter, Allegra, leads the long-standing Italian vineyard The House of Antinori. It has been in the hands of the family for more than 600 years – and is in its 26th generation. Wine is, of course, Allegra’s passion, even when she’s traveling.
They invented Bellini and Carpaccio and entertained celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin and Ernest Hemingway: The secret of the Cipriani dynasty is intangible, but you can feel it. And although it's difficult to patent this spirit, no one has managed to copy the legend in the company's 90-year history.
Cooking is meaningful, healthy and unifying. It's no wonder that culinary retreats are trending and are becoming increasingly popular.
A cocktail evening without alcohol? What may sound sobering at first is a trend that has long since conquered major cities - and the palates - of this world.
Luxury and comfort instead of adventure and experiences - the all-inclusive luxury vacation is hot again! After two years of pandemic and an excess of stress, it is exactly this maximum of comfort that is currently incredibly in demand on vacation.
sustainability
Very often lately, we read about hotels that proudly present their Green Globe certification. But what does this really mean?
The way we travel is constantly changing. But what are the travel trends of 2024? How and where are we going to travel in the future?
The whole world is concerned about the future of the planet - and the travel industry is sometimes under fire. However, pioneering hotels and resorts are proving that travel can also be part of the solution to leaving a better world for future generations.
A dynasty to be reckoned with: Evan Kwee is the third generation to carry on his family's legacy, setting new standards for sustainability and natural luxury with innovative hotel projects like Patina Maldives.
The new mega city is expected to provide space for up to 9 million people, with no cars, roads or carbon monoxide emissions.
design
The unique "Hotel & Palazzo Vilòn" might be the most stunning and luxurious hideaway in the illustrious Italian capital.
When the creative director of the New York boutique hotel The Lowell - and fiancée of Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer - is not commuting between the US East Coast and London, she is enjoying the sweet life in Italy or looking for unique adventures in remote places such as Antarctica.
Fascinating city trip or relaxed resort vacation? One doesn't have to exclude the other. If you can't decide between stimulation and relaxation, simply combine the two. These hotels offer vacation feeling in the middle of the metropolis.
When it comes to couture, cuisine, lifestyle, and taste, we’ve always looked to France. But besides its accomplishments in those areas, La Grande Nation has also produced a new generation of hotel designers who will shape the aesthetic of luxury lodgings for many years to come.
Be a guest at Louis Vuitton and Co.
Lifestyle
Please adjust your visor, polish your clubs and get your trolley ready. Now, it's time for golf. The green becomes the fashion industry's new mood board.
The best thing about playing tennis? The outfits, of course! Whether on the court or in the city - the new retro tennis look goes everywhere. It'll give your wardrobe a sporty, playful touch.
Gentle waves and warm sand: Your vacation bliss is almost perfect. Dresses and iconic accessories in the colors of summer do the rest.
If you want to combine sophisticated architecture, exciting interiors and relaxed locations in the most beautiful way, you should stay at a design hotel this summer!
What began almost 30 years ago as a members' club for creative minds in London has become nothing short of a global phenomenon. With a simple concept, a penchant for exclusivity, and a keen eye for outstanding design, the international brand is now the epitome of coolness and joie de vivre.