The beautiful beaches of Anguilla are stunning even by Caribbean standards. Of these, Shoal Bay East is, with its pristine fine sand and shimmering turquoise water, undoubtedly one of the most spectacular.
The Lechtal is one of the most beautiful mountain areas in the Alpine region. Far away from transit routes and mass tourism, it impresses with high alpine peaks, imposing gorges, green mountain meadows and the turquoise-blue Lech, the last true wild river in the northern Alps. This unique nature is the postcard-perfect backdrop for one of the most exclusive hideaways in the Tyrolean Alps: the Benglerwald Berg Chaletdorf, which was expanded in early 2021 to include six additional luxury chalets.
In the mountain village of Prechtlgut, distance from everyday life lies “in the nature of things”. The eight luxury chalets are spread over the 9,000 square meter property in the middle of the mountains around Wagrain. With the Grafenbergbahn directly opposite, nature explorers soar up to the Sonntagskogel and to high-altitude hikes in the midst of the grandiose Tauern panorama. This not only promises freedom for the senses, but also pure hiking and skiing fun. But within a radius of a good 100 kilometers around Wagrain, the Salzburger Land has so much more to offer in addition to the slopes of the extensive Ski World Amadé and an extensive network of hiking and biking trails.
n the picturesque landscape of southern Styria near Graz, a very special hideaway welcomes its guests - Golden Hill Country Chalets & Suites! It is a magical place set in idyllic parkland with elegant luxury chalets and a unique premium loft. This multiple award-winning enchanting paradise was created by Dr. Barbara and Andreas Reinisch. Lavender fields and vineyards in summer and snow-covered hills in winter form the framework for her “painting”. In this refuge of joie de vivre, discerning guests can take an invigorating break from everyday life.
This hotel in the Tannheimer Valley, established more than five decades ago, is defined by Alpine style which is reflected in interesting ways in the architecture, design, cuisine and spa experience.
The chalet village, located at 1,100 meters above sea level in the face of the Leoganger Steinberge in Salzburger Land, has 14 mountain and premium chalets such as the Willy Bogner Chalet, which guarantee exquisite hotel comfort with absolute privacy. Furthermore, the portfolio of the hotel, which is one of the pioneers of luxury chalet villages, will be supplemented by the exclusive Villa ETANER and the unique Poacherer Villa.
Ischgl is more than a famous vacation resort in the Tyrolean Alps. The lifestyle mecca scores with a symbiosis of fascinating nature, international flair and it inspires an international audience with a very special refuge. In First Class situation at the runways of the Silvretta arena lies the five-star Superior Gourmet & Relaxe Resort Trofana Royal. Here with the host family of the Thannen everything is arranged for a relaxed, luxurious Auszeit.
The Manoir de Lébioles is one of the most beautiful buildings in the architectural legacy of the town of Spa and has passed into history as the “Little Versailles of the Ardennes”.
This “hideaway”, Member of the Althoff Hotel Collection, has probably the most spectacular view of Saint-Tropez. The guests can experience tranquility, excellent hospitality, personal service, culinary delights and a luxurious beauty center.
It is a place for people who appreciate the special, a refuge of joie de vivre and enjoyment - luxurious yet down-to-earth - the Château de Montcaud in the picturesque village of Sabran, the gateway to Provence.
Enjoying a picturesque vineyard location, everything here is devoted to the finer pleasures in life – exquisite accommodation, gourmet cuisine and superb wines from the Aureto wine cellar.
Marlon Brando’s former paradise haven, the Tetiaroa Atoll, has lost none of its allure. Exotic bird varieties, colourful coral reefs and crystal clear water are perfect for relaxing time out far removed from everyday life.
For more than 150 years, the parent hotel of the renowned Oetker Collection has stood for impressive grand hotels and passionate commitment to its guests.
Gentle hills, picturesque villages and internationally renowned winegrowers. The Rheingau is one of the most important wine growing regions in Germany. The Schwarzenstein Castle towers majestically at the highest point in the picturesque Johannisberg. Built in 1873, it is now one of the most beautiful domiciles in the country - is a luxury hotel, star restaurant and a dream destination for connoisseurs.
In the midst of a magnificent park with old trees, romantic natural lakes and palm trees resides a domicile that has been pampering people from all over the world since 1897 and that now shines in new, modern splendour: the Parkhotel Bad Wörishofen.
Nestled in the lush green Leine valley, the hilly landscape of the Harz foothills and only a few minutes' drive from the university town of Göttingen, one of the most luxurious domiciles in Lower Saxony is located in the middle of Hardenberg at the foot of the historic Hardenberg castle ruins: the five-star Hardenberg BurgHotel.
North Rhine-Westphalia | Sauerland | Schmallenberg
The highest demands for a top-class holiday characterized by enjoyment and wellness are fulfilled in the family-run Hotel Deimann. The Sauerland's only five-star superior hotel includes 114 rooms and suites, three restaurants, including the gourmet restaurant Hofstube Deimann, which has been awarded a Michelin star, a library, the spa in the estate and a daily fitness and relaxation program. The hideaway is even more attractive with the new adults-only lounge and relaxation area on the lake terraces. A sunbathing terrace, new panoramic saunas, an outdoor infinity pool and a new activity park with an adventure golf course are just some of the highlights. More space, views of nature and elegant furniture await all foodies in the new Hofstube, directed by star chef Felix Weber, right in the heart of the hotel. The experience of the show kitchen and an even more impressive wine presentation underline the sophisticated gastronomic profile of the house.
In close proximity to downtown Saarlouis, the LA MAISON hotel invites you to a rendezvous between tradition and modernity. The fully renovated former Higher Administrative Court is celebrating a stylish comeback as a four-star superior hotel with a modern extension, guest house and a beautiful park. The ingredients for this: a selected interior, a feeling for light and colour, an eye for details with object character.
Situated on the outskirts of Weimar, the exceptional four-star Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land stands in the grounds of a beautiful 36-hole golf course that has won awards in its own right
The small town of Ilsenburg, surrounded by glittering lakes at the foot of the Brocken, is located right next to the Harz National Park, just a few kilometres from Wernigerode and Goslar. It is the ideal starting point for discovery tours through the magical, myth-enshrouded mountain world. The picturesque old town is full of half-timbered houses, cafés, small shops and romantic alleyways. A real gem is hidden in a spacious, historic park with old trees, arbours, grottos and a natural pond: Villa Ottilienruh! Built in 1861, the residence can look back on a chequered history.
Ines and Jens-Uwe Schültke had the villa extensively renovated and opened Villa Ottilienruh as a luxurious hotel in November 2022, thus creating a further incentive to visit Ilsenburg. A stay in the villa is reminiscent of the time when holidays were still called summer retreats. It is a place of power that promises deep relaxation, a place for a well-earned break from the hectic pace of everyday life. When guests enter the country estate, they immediately sense the passion, taste and commitment with which the new hosts have created this unique retreat. Four beautiful, individual design suites invite them to enjoy their own personal summer retreat. Each one is a very special retreat in its own right. Guests can find further relaxation in the wellness area with soothing massages. Here they can also immerse themselves in the exquisite world of energetic balance (CQM – Chinese Quantum Method).
The villa is of course a perfect location for celebrating unforgettable weddings or private events. From the elegant entrance area to the picturesque garden and the stylish interiors – there could hardly be a more beautiful backdrop for romantic wedding photos. It is possible to hire the entire house. The creative hosts will be happy to answer any questions you may have about planning a celebration. They also offer their guests chalets for overnight stays. On the grounds of these chalets is another special gem: the Dachsbau restaurant. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30 p.m., gourmets are spoilt with regional delicacies and can get to know the local cuisine of the Harz. What else is there to say? Villa Ottilienruh is not just a place for those seeking relaxation, a starting point for endless hikes, bike tours and discoveries. Four-legged guests are welcome here, as the Harz Mountains are a paradise for nature lovers and “happy dogs“. Last but not least: Ines and Jens-Uwe Schültke are full of further innovative ideas, as demonstrated by their latest project: the extension of the villa with dreamlike country houses, which will be completed this year.
Schleswig-Holstein | Baltic Sea | Wangels-Weissenhaus
WEISSENHAUS is a real retreat for the soul and creates a pleasant distance from everyday life. 120 guests experience hospitality on an impressive 75 hectares of natural scenery in a direct beach location and just an hour from Hamburg. At WEISSENHAUS you can experience an unknown expanse that you often look for in vain in everyday life and rarely find. A space that allows you to simply be relaxed - alone with yourself or with others.
The island of Santorini is stunning and unique! Built on a multi-coloured volcanic rock, the whitewashed towns cling to the cliffs of the world famous caldera and the sunsets are famous.
Between Lake Lugano and Lake Como, a Mediterranean region opens up to the traveler, in which all the clichés of luxury and "dolce far niente", of impressive mountain nature and azure blue lakes become reality. Everything that makes the beautiful life under the southern sun so promising is concentrated here: subtropical flora, Mediterranean way of life, first-class cuisine, enchanting individuality and, since summer 2021, a jewel of the luxury hotel industry, the ARIA Retreat & SPA.
Far away from everyday life, the mega-luxurious mountain villas by Chalet Mirabell invite guests to a dream holiday on the sun terrace of Merano – including a view of the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Dolomites. Since 2018, the four alpine luxury villas have topped the range of the enchanting five-star domicile Hotel Chalet Mirabell, which is without question one of the most beautiful hideaways in South Tyrol. The villas are in an exposed dream location and set new standards in terms of size, equipment, design and comfort.
South Tyrolean beauties surround the village of Hafling near Merano on all sides. The historical streets of Merano on one side; the fascinating mountain world of the Dolomites with the Meran 2000 ski area and hiking routes on the other. And right in the middle: the five-star Hotel Chalet Mirabell. With its fantastic panoramic location above Merano, luxurious rooms and suites, warm hospitality and a unique range of pampering options, it is one of the most beautiful wellness hotels in South Tyrol.
Hosts who live what they love
Even from afar, you can recognize the charming ensemble of the Hanswirt in Rabland near Merano by the typical red and white of the shutters. The history of this impressive four-star superior hotel can be traced back to 1357, and today it combines a successful symbiosis of history and zeitgeist.
As if captured on canvas by a painter with a brilliant brushstroke, the luxurious five-star Hotel Castel rises on the southern slope of a vineyard above Meran. From here you have a panoramic view of the beautiful spa town and a fascinating landscape. It is thanks to the host family Dobitsch that this unique hideaway enjoys an excellent reputation far beyond the country's borders and is one of the best addresses in South Tyrol.
In the heart of Tuscany, just a few kilometres from the rolling hills of Chianti, Italy's legendary shoe designer Salvatore Ferragmo and his wife Wanda discovered a property in the 1950s that captured their hearts - VIESCA Toscana. They bought it with the intention of turning it into a private residence and spent unforgettable holidays there with the whole family. In the meantime, their grandson Salvadore has followed in his grandparents' footsteps. The entrepreneur had the 16th century manor house, the suites and the elegant villas belonging to it renovated once again and created a unique hideaway for people who have succumbed to the charm of beautiful Tuscany.
The LVMH group enjoys an international reputation as “the” epitome of high-end luxury – so you can expect the highest standards also from their elegant Cheval Blanc Randheli-Resort in the Maldives.
Spanning just over five hectares, this untouched paradise in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, was, until recently, home only to birds – but the island is about to change when, in autumn 2016, the luxury resort Milaidhoo Island opens its doors.
In the heart of a paradise, turquoise coloured lagoon in the Baa Atoll lies the island of Kunfunadhoo, better known as Soneva Fushi or Robinson island, birthplace of the “barefoot luxury” from visonary hotelier Sonu Shivdasani.
The Maldives archipelago impresses all who visit with countless highlights one of which is the island world of the Baa Atoll. With the opening of the five-star hideaway Vakkaru Maldives, this paradise in the Indian Ocean now has a further dream destination to offer.
There are seven bedrooms, a beach house, a luxury yacht as well as the diving school available on the two hectares of the island. A beach house with open-air living and dining room, kitchen, library and lounge forms the center.
The wine country around the metropolis Cape Town is the culinary epicentre of South Africa. Surrounded by vineyards, Karen Roos and her husband Koos Bekker created the dream resort of Babylonstoren from the former Cape Dutch farm between Paarl and Franschhoek.
Cliff faces, surging rivers, the expanse of the savannah and one of the most beautiful game reserves in South Africa: this is the Marakele National Park in the northeast of Limpopo province.
Part of the exclusive Virgin Limited Edition owned by Sir Richard Branson, it offers not only an ideal “base camp” for exploring the area around Cape Town, but it is, furthermore, one of the most extraordinary boutique hotels in the region.
Castell Son Claret, the luxury hotel, on the beautiful Island of Mallorca merges pure nature, relaxing luxury and culinary delights. Only 30 minutes from Palma city centre, this ‘Leading Hotel of the World’ is located within 326 acres of unspoiled countryside at the foot of the UNESCO protected ”La Tramuntana” mountains. The former 19th century castle, meticulously renovated in 2013 by the Kühne family welcomes guests to a unique experience. Surrounded by lavish gardens, the 41 rooms and suites of our luxury hotel in Mallorca are contemporary in design, with many featuring terraces, their own garden or a private pool
Nestled in the imposing Tramuntana mountains is one of Mallorca's most beautiful hideaways - the boutique hotel & restaurant Ca`s Xorc, a former olive press consisting of two adjacent fincas. Few places exude this magic, which you can feel in view of the paradisiacal garden and the dream view from the terrace over the lovely valley of Sóller to the sea.
Between Marbella and Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol, Spain’s sunshine coast, this beachside resort offers everything the luxury traveller could wish for: a beach club, championship golf course, lush grounds with two open-air pools, a superior spa, sumptuous suites and eight private villas with many privileges.
Southern Mallorca is famous for its white, sandy beaches, picturesque bays and breathtaking natural beauty. It is here, close to the village of Campos and the famous Es Trenc bay, also known as the ‘Caribbean beach’, that a veritable gem of a hideaway - the Font Santa Hotel Thermal Spa & Wellness - welcomes its guests
Island holidaymakers dream of blissful solitude and a romantic ambience coupled with a generous helping of luxury. And there is a place where this dream comes true: located above the Bay of Canyamel, Hotel Can Simoneta enjoys a majestic cliff-top setting high above the turquoise sea.
In the east of Mallorca is the enchanting five-star finca domicile Pleta de Mar Luxury Hotel by Nature, which nestles harmoniously into nature and offers great views of the sea. The very high quality equipped suites meet the highest demands.
Opening in mid-June, the Son Bunyola Hotel is the newest star in the Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson's collection of award-winning luxury hotels. This magnificent 16th-century manor house in the Tramuntana region of north-west Mallorca offers a total of 26 rooms and suites as well as three independent luxury villas that have been available for rent for a number of years.
It is probably the most extraordinary holiday home on Mallorca. In a spectacular location with a view of the twin mountains of Alaró, the Swedish entrepreneur and hotelier Mats Wahlström created a luxury domicile without equal - Spirit of Son Fuster - from a mansion built in 1350 to the north-east of Palma. Opened in March 2022, the private hotel is reserved for the sole use of families, friends or management teams and guarantees absolute privacy.
The hotel located 914 meters above sea level on Mount Burgenstock with a fantastic view over Vierwaldstatter Lake and a no less amazing view of the surrounding mountain peaks.
Koh Kood has long been regarded as “Thailand’s last secret” and the island is, indeed, still largely undiscovered.
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