This season, Riggs Washington DC unveils Golden Origins, a luminous holiday collaboration with Dutch couture designer David Laport. Inspired by gold—a material born in the heart of stars and a nod to Riggs’ legacy as the “Bank of Presidents”—Laport creates a sculptural tree that rises beneath the hotel’s soaring lobby ceiling. The installation glows with pleated forms [...]
When winter softly touches the Aegean, the Greek islands reveal a completely different personality—quiet, poetic, atmospheric, and deeply charming. Far from the summer crowds, the islands become serene havens filled with warm lights, local traditions, slow days, and landscapes washed in the muted, cinematic tones of December. Christmas in the Greek islands is not what [...]
In Knightsbridge, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park unveils one of London’s most elegant festive transformations with The Jewel of the Season, a luminous collaboration with De Beers London. The hotel’s grand lobby becomes the Enchanted Lotus Bar, a sculptural jewel-box space inspired by the lotus motif of De Beers’ iconic Enchanted Lotus Collection. Under soft, gem-like [...]
When winter settles softly over Greece and the lights of Christmas begin to glow, the country transforms into a refined escape for travellers seeking elegance, warmth, and a touch of festive magic. Beyond the postcard beaches of summer, Greece hides a winter identity filled with stone mansions, snowy mountain villages, boutique hideaways, and gastronomic experiences [...]
Introduction: When Greece Turns into a Winter Fairytale When the Aegean summer fades and the crowds retreat, Greece reveals a quieter kind of beauty. And nowhere does winter cast its spell more elegantly than in Evia. Just an hour from Athens, the island offers mountain villages wrapped in fir forests, running streams, stone alleys, and [...]
From Paris and London to Geneva and beyond, discover the most exciting festive hotel news for 2025 — designer trees, winter chalets, tea rituals and gondola dinners curated by The Hotel Trotter Every December, the world’s great hotels turn the holiday season into an artform — part theatre, part tradition, always pure enchantment. From Parisian [...]
Chalkida (or Halkida) is the place to go if you want a short getaway from Athens that feels like a real retreat, complete with sea views, delicious food, and a dash of island charm. This lively seaside town, which is only an hour from the capital, has all the makings of the ideal day trip: [...]
As the first winter lights begin to glow and the scent of cinnamon fills the air, one question becomes irresistible: Where should you escape for Christmas this year? Whether you dream of snowy markets in Europe or cozy villages in Greece wrapped in festive charm, this guide brings together the most magical Christmas destinations places [...]
Step inside House of NYNN, Athens’ first modern members’ club nestled within THE ILISIAN. Discover a curated world of design, wellness, gastronomy, and cosmopolitan flair that redefines urban luxury living Updated October 2025: We added new photos of House of Nynn at The Ilisian, Athens’ legendary Hilton reborn The House of NYNN Opens at THE [...]
Let the crowds chase summer elsewhere. For those in the know, October in Greece is a revelation—sun-drenched but breezy, culturally rich, and blissfully unhurried. With the sea still warm and hotel terraces gloriously quiet, it’s the perfect time to experience Greek hospitality at its most authentic The most stylish hotels to book in Greece this [...]
