1. Napa Valley, California, USA Ideal for wine lovers, Napa offers lush vineyards, gourmet dining, and cozy boutique hotels. It’s a quick escape for West Coast travelers looking for a serene retreat. 2. Lisbon, Portugal With beautiful architecture, historic sites, and sunny beaches nearby, Lisbon is a perfect blend of relaxation and culture. Affordable last-minute [...]
As far as striking hotels go, you’d be hard pressed to find a more impressive offering in the beautiful city of Barcelona than the five-star Hotel Arts Barcelona. Soaring 44 floors above the sea, this iconic landmark on Barcelona’s coastline is easily recognised from afar with its blue shimmering façade bedecked with its white-beamed exoskeleton. [...]
It’s no secret Europe is an appealing continent for country-hopping. Once you’re there, cycle-friendly streets, extensive train systems, and relatively cheap inter-country flights make it highly accessible. Scenery wise, Europe has everything from snowy mountains, lush forests, and glittering beaches to ultra-modern cities, medieval villages, and Neolithic structures. Wherever you go, you can just as [...]
1. Sagrada Familia La Sagrada Familia is probably one of the first Spanish landmarks you think of when you picture the country. This iconic basilica is truly one of a kind. Designed by the imaginative architect Antonio Gaudi, his signature creative style is on full display. The construction for the church started in 1882 and still isn’t [...]
Forget the glammy glitz of Ibiza—the real jetset destination in this island cluster is the boho chic 32 sq mile sister island, Formentera. This small hotel—just 14 rooms—sits on the snack shack-lined, white sand Playa Migjorn on the west coast. In between dips in the Caribbean-warm water, book some yoga sessions or a massage on [...]
lebua at State Tower Bangkok, Thailand "The bar and restaurant views are breathtaking views and they are just as lovely from the bedroom balconies." Marina Bay Sands Singapore Ink48 - a Kimpton Hotel New York City, NY, US "Ink48 has become my favorite hotel in NYC… I love to get a drink on the roof [...]
Travel east from mainland Spain and you’ll arrive at one of the most popular island groups in the world, the Balearics. Mallorca (sometimes Majorca) is the largest island but you can also enjoy the clubbing capital of Ibiza, the idyllic charms of Formentera and the glistening sands of Menorca. The Balearics have long been a [...]
1. Dorset, UK 2. Mont Blanc, France 3. Paris, France 4. Marbella, Spain 5. Bregenzerwald, Austria 6. Berchtesgaden Alps, Germany 7. Rome, Italy 8. Santorini, Greece 9. London, England 10. Interlaken, Switzerland
Being near water equals instant relaxation for some of us, so a swimmable destination is much preferred when vacationing. You can't really call a trip a success if you're not pruney the entire time, can you? If you, too, are basically a mermaid IRL, we've rounded up some of the most incredible spots around the [...]
The Sarojin Khao Lak, Thailand "You can sit at the pool and still hear the waves crash of the ocean only meters away." Velassaru Maldives Velassaru Island, Maldives "Feel the worries and stress dissipate with each day… each dive into crystal blue waters." Delamore Lodge Waiheke Island, New Zealand "If you are after [...]
