We really dig a hotel that calls itself a “rebel retreat.’ Located on the Costa del Sol, newly opened La Zambra is a design hotel with a bohemian vibe. Its décor would fit right into Tulum, but instead it’s located between Marbella and Malaga, in the space of the former den of debauchery, the Hôtel Byblos. And, the transformation is exciting. Overview Though the property was originally home to the hedonistic, La Zambra has been completely refurbished under the Hyatt…

We love the Grande Dame hotels that impress you from the moment you arrive. But we also like the hidden gems: The boutique hotels that give you the perfect combination of luxe rooms, personalized service, and a place that feels like home. Now, there’s a brand-new hotel in that category, and it’s in Rome — where cool, quaint spaces are on the rise. Just a coin toss from the Baroque Trevi Fountain, Umilta 36 is a sparkling new hotel paying…

What happens when what’s arguably the most luxurious hotel in Italy’s Lake Como opens a sister property? High expectations, for sure. Passalacqua is the sibling of the famed Grand Hotel Tremezzo and, by all accounts so far, she’s the Pippa to Kate Middleton. Here’s a look at the buzziest opening this year on the Lake. Overview Once a historic private villa built in 1787 by the Odescalchi family of Como, Passalacqua certainly isn’t new. It’s been around awhile and has…