There’s staying in Tuscany, and then there’s becoming part of it. At Borgo San Felice Resort, a Relais & Châteaux property carved from an entire medieval hamlet, you don’t check in so much as move in. Days revolve around vineyards and stone piazzas; evenings around candlelight and Chianti poured by the people who made it. Meanwhile, cobblestone lanes lead to Michelin-starred dining, a botanical spa, and vineyard views that stretch to the horizon. Every building and every corner feels touched…
If you’ve ever visited France’s Loire Valley, you know that you can’t throw a stone around the area without hitting a centuries-old castle. That said, most of the region’s historical edifices are only open for day visits. Like in a museum, you can walk around the place, and look at the architectural features and priceless art, but you can’t touch and you certainly can’t spend the night. But who wants to stay in a run-of-the-mill hotel after spending the day…
From snow-dusted summits to gallery-lit soirées, there are a few events that act as a magnet for biggest names in business, tech, and entertainment. These are the events that ballers go to during the year. The Event: World Economic Forum The Location: Davos, Switzerland Every year, the frosty peaks of Davos, Switzerland transform from a sleepy ski town to a power playground where billionaires, government leaders, tech titans, and A-list celebs flock for a week of future-shaping conversations. The annual…
Long gone are the days when castles were exclusively for royalty. Today, there are plenty of châteaux-turned-hotels where those without a title or a double-barrelled name can revel in the luxury that comes with historical properties. And Le Château de Théoule, located on France’s Mediterranean coast, is one of them. History and Location Originally built as a soap factory in the 17th century, this property then became a castle when a Scottish Lord took it over at the start of…
Luxury properties in France are a dime a dozen. Even Versailles has its own five-star hotel. But not all French upscale hotels are created equal, and if you only want the crème de la crème, we’ve got you covered. Since 2010, Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency, curates a list of the best five-star hotels (AKA palaces) in the country. So far, the distinction Palace de France has been awarded to 31 French properties. We have selected the seven…
You ate a lot of pie this summer in the Hamptons. A lot. But it sure was nice spending the past month in revelry and merriment. Now, it’s time to get back to business. Clear your head. Detox and reset. Maybe figure out what you want to accomplish this last quarter. Or even ponder the meaning of life. Whatever the objective, we have a place for that. These are places with no club, no spraying champagne, no parties to go…
Those who say the two most important events of the year are Thanksgiving and Christmas have never experienced a Fashion Week. Twice per year, the major fashion houses present their collections for the upcoming seasons and it’s way more exhilarating than a turkey dinner. New designs for fall/winter appear on the catwalk in February and March, while those for spring/summer are shown in September and October. If you weren’t able to catch the shows earlier this year, don’t fret. You…
In real estate, everyone knows that even the most beautiful house in the world will not generate interest if it’s the wrong location. Well, the same goes for hotels. Even the most luxurious hotel will not attract travelers if it is far away from the good stuff, in a dodgy neighborhood, or in a drab area. Fortunately for us, the Hotel Hassler Roma has it all. It’s opulent and it sits in the best spot in all of Rome: at…
Like most good things, SHA Spain began as a solution to a problem. The founder of SHA, Alfredo Bataller Parietti, dealt with numerous health complications. Through the power of a nutritious diet—combined with Western and holistic medicine— Parietti successfully recovered from what once was considered an unsolvable diagnosis. In 2008, he opened the doors of the wellness clinic SHA Spain. The goal is to help people live longer, and live more fulfilling lives at their optimal state of being. Not…
We’ve known it for some years now, but it’s worth repeating: Delicious food and fine dining experiences aren’t limited to restaurants in France, Italy, and Spain. Northern Europe, and Denmark specifically, is packed with award-winning venues. After all, there are a whopping 37 Michelin-starred restaurants in this teeny-tiny country. That means that if you’re the type who travels to eat (and who could blame you), Copenhagen should be your destination of choice. These are nine restaurants you can’t pass on…
