We just received these pictures of a spectacular boutique hotel called Astarte Suites Hotel which features panoramic views overlooking the Aegean Sea on Santorini’s cliffside. The hotel is a suggested place to stay in Financial Times, NY Times and Conde Nast Traveler, and in 2007 became a member of Boutique Hotels & Resorts International. Far […]
Inspired by the incomparable scenery of the Indian Himalaya Mountains, the Shatki 360 Leti resort was founded in 2004. The mountain hut was founded by Jamshyd Sethna, a travel professional from Bombay, India. Indian firm Studio Mumbai completed the resort, which is located 7,700 feet (2,300 meters) above sea level perched in the foothills of […]
Sophisticated, eclectic, subtle and beautiful are just some of the word’s best used to describe the Riad Enija, a boutique hotel in Marrakech, Morocco. According to the owner, Riad Enija is “a Moroccan name, but my version is from Greek mythology, it means Ying and Yang. Riad Enija is also in honor of my daughter. […]
The project is a redevelopment of several small independent houses that are located within the historical city center of Modica, Sicily. The houses were originally single family homes and are arranged in a circle around a Mediterranean garden. Each room has an entrance from the garden and a private terrace which overviews the historical center […]
Amongst a dramatic landscape of rolling vineyards lies this beautiful retreat called Clos du Lethe a luxurious and contemporary boutique hotel in the small village of Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Originally a French farmhouse, this stunning property has been transformed from a crumbling mass to a five room, including one suite, luxury guesthouse. Outside Clos du Lethe, an […]
This one bedroom, over-the-water bungalow is thoughtfully appointed with every imaginable comfort, custom-crafted furnishing and amenity. This unique 1,000 square foot bungalow is the most intimate, romantic and most popular accommodation on the island. Casa Ventanas is at the end of a dock that stretches over 150 feet off the island for the ultimate in […]
Grace Santorini is an exclusive 20-room hotel carved into the cliff-face 300 meters above Santorini’s volcanic caldera. This luxury paradise has been designed by Athens-based studio Divercity Architects in collaboration with mplusm. The hotel is included in Tatler’s 2011 list of the 101 Best Hotels in the World. Located in the beautiful setting of Imerovigli […]
The Argos in Cappadocia is a stunning retreat set high up in the heart of the ancient village of Uchisar in Turkey, and enjoys wonderful views over the haunting landscape of the Cappadocian valleys, over to the distant impressive Mount Erciyes. Originally a monastery, then a caravanserai and a linseed oil factory, the manager Yasemin […]
Thinking about traveling to Switzerland for a ski vacation this winter? You like the unusual? You should consider The Whitepod Resort in Bretaye, Switzerland. Whitepod is not just another hotel, it’s a unique and ecological resort. Whitepod is an extraordinary concept designed to be in harmony with the surrounding environment whilst still benefiting from a […]
Set within a scenic oasis, at the foot of a dramatic rock-mountain, amidst the desert in Egypt, the Adrere Amellal has the feel of a place forgotten in time. The local Berbers here still live much like they have done for centuries, wearing their traditional clothing, speaking their native Siwi and harvesting the bountiful dates […]
